KFLA Public Health

• Kingston becomes latest Ontario city to declare food insecurity an emergency

  Kingston city council declared food insecurity an emergency last week, becoming the third Ontario city to do so over the past few months.

  Canada

  Jan 21
  
• Kingston area sees 50 per cent spike in drug poisonings in a week: KFL&A

  Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Public Health says it has seen a 50 per cent increase in apparent drug poisonings since Feb. 24.

  Health

  Mar 1, 2024
  
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• Health officials warn of rise in invasive meningococcal disease cases in Kingston area

  Three cases of the rare, potentially life-threatening bacterial infection have been confirmed in the region in recent months

  Health

  Feb 29, 2024
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• Kingston area public health unit urges measles shots after Ontario cases reported

  Two measles cases have been reported in the Greater Toronto Area this month

  Health

  Feb 27, 2024
• Drug overdoses on the rise in Kingston and area, health authority says

  Public Health reports a 15-per cent spike in apparent drug poisonings in the last week

  Health

  Feb 2, 2024
• KFL&A Public Health encouraging proactive approach to flu season

  With the first case of Influenza A detected in Kingston as well as a recent wastewater COVID-19 data spike, health officials are encouraging a proactive approach to flu season.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2023
• Kingston, Ont. opens facilities for residents to escape wildfire smoke

  The City of Kingston has opened a number of locations to give residents some respite from the smoky air.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2023
• KFL&A region named ‘high risk’ for Lyme disease

  Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington has been listed as a high-risk area for Lyme disease right as spring weather arrives, and local health officials are urging caution.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2023
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• Kingstonians react after World Health Organization adjusts COVID-19 booster recommendations

  The World Health Organization has classified healthy children up to 17 a low priority for COVID-19 booster vaccinations.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2023
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• Syphilis cases rising in Kingston, Ont. and beyond

  According to data from KFL&A Public Health, cases of syphilis, an STI, are on the rise locally and across Ontario.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2023