Montreal public health warns of possible measles exposure in TMR, West Island
Measles, which is highly contagious and can be deadly, is spread through sneezing, coughing and breathing. Continue reading
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Montreal public health issues warning about measles exposure
The individual flew from Paris to Montreal on April 26, and was contagious until May 4. Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: May 5, 2019
This week on Focus Montreal: an expert in river dynamics discusses avoiding more devastating floods in Quebec and more. Continue reading
Potential health hazards linked to Quebec floodwaters and how to stay safe
During flooding, experts say, it’s difficult to know where the water came from and what it came in contact with. Here’s how to protect yourself. Continue reading
‘All the required measures’ put in place at MUHC amid measles case: Montreal public health
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Montreal’s Public Health authority says the MUHC has done an “absolutely rigorous and exemplary handling of the situation,” after a hospital employee showed up to work while contagious with measles. Continue reading
Meningococcal B identified as strain that killed Montreal woman
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Anyone who has not been vaccinated against the disease can be referred to Santé Publique for vaccination. Continue reading
‘Very, very rare’ tragedy after Montreal woman dies of meningococcal infection
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Symptoms are flu-like, including fever, chills, muscle aches, headache, vomiting and rashes. Continue reading
Des Découvreurs students, staff to receive follow-up medical assessment
Students and staff of Des Découvreurs elementary will receive a medical check up following the carbon monoxide leak in January that sent more than 40 children and adults to hospital. Continue reading
Montreal public health warns of potential measles exposure
Santé Montréal said a patient with a confirmed case of measles travelled by air from Minsk, Belarus, to Montreal on Jan. 27. Continue reading
Montreal public health physician calls for mandatory carbon monoxide detectors in schools
By Anne Leclair Reporter
In Quebec, there is legislation forcing daycares and some healthcare institutions to use detectors, but educational institutions are not bound by the same obligation. Continue reading