KFLA Public Health

• 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.

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  Mar 1
  
• 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

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  Feb 29
  
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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

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  Feb 27
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• 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

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  Feb 2
• 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
• 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
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• KFL&A Public Health warns of toxic drug supply

  KFL&A Public Health has released an alert to caution residents about an increased detection of xylazine and benzodiazepines in Ontario’s unregulated drug supply.

  Health

  Mar 9, 2023