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Starting today, Southwestern Public Health is booking appointments for first-dose measles vaccines dedicated to infants aged 6 to 11 months throughout the month of March. 

We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our colleague, Dr. Malcolm Lock, who most recently served as Acting Medical Officer of Health at neighbouring health unit, Grand Erie Public Health.  

Southwestern Public Health now has an online option for the community to assess their health risks related to recent measles exposures in the community at www.swpublichealth.ca/measles.

Southwestern Public Health now offers a discreet, at-home kit for adults to test for various sexually transmitted infections. 

One lab-confirmed case of influenza reported to public health signals official start to flu season.

Southwestern Public Health has launched a community feedback campaign to help shape its five-year strategic plan.

Southwestern Public Health urges parents and guardians to stay up-to-date with their child’s vaccinations, especially in relation to the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine which can prevent transmission of these diseases.

Southwestern Public Health has received endorsement from its Board of Health to pursue additional efforts to collaborate with the province and municipalities in reducing alcohol-related harms.

With Halloween approaching, Southwestern Public Health is reminding the community to keep edible cannabis products out of reach of children – especially if they are packaged or shaped to resemble Halloween treats.

Individuals at high-risk of severe illness from a respiratory infection are now eligible for vaccination, with general population vaccinations to follow on October 28.