Southwestern Public Health
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Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the riseOne public health unit, Southwestern, said it recorded 82 cases of whooping cough from January 2022 to the end of this February.HealthMar 27, 2023
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Elgin, Oxford counties have 40% of recent whooping cough cases in OntarioOfficials with Southwestern Public Health say there have been 82 confirmed cases of pertussis – also known as whopping cough - in the area over the past 14 months.HealthMar 8, 2023
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Middlesex-London Health Unit confirms measles case in London, Ont.The Middlesex-London Health Unit and Southwestern Public Health say the person lives in London and works at Nova Steel in Woodstock.HealthFeb 18, 2023
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Southwestern Public Health launches study on possible safe consumption, treatment siteSouthwestern Public Health is conducting a feasibility study for consumption and treatment services. The report from the study will be published later this year.HealthFeb 10, 2023
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1st monkeypox case reported in Elgin-Oxford, Southwestern Public Health saysVery few details have been made public about the first active case of monkeypox in the Elgin Oxford County region, but the case involves an adult male, health officials said.HealthSep 15, 2022
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Southwestern Public Health study shows indirect impact pandemic had on mental health, other issuesA new report from Southwestern Public Health sheds light on the indirect health impacts COVID-19 has had on the community regarding mental health, unemployment and other effects.HealthJun 1, 2022
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As weather warms, London-area health units issue reminders about Lyme disease risksHealth officials advise residents wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and pants when going into areas where there may be ticks, along with insect repellent containing DEET.HealthMay 5, 2022
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TVDSB Board of Trustees calls special meeting as staff absences riseTuesday's special meeting of the Thames Valley District School Board's Board of Trustees will feature updates from local medical officers of health to help address staff shortages.HealthApr 8, 2022
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COVID-19: MLHU to remove weekend phone booking for vaccine appointmentsThe phone line update marks the latest move as health units in the region pivot their COVID-19 response to align with their regular operations and processes.HealthMar 25, 2022
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COVID-19: LHSC has 22 COVID inpatients, MLHU reports 40 casesAs of March 19, 90.9 per cent of residents in the MLHU region age five and older have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, up from 90.8 per cent a week prior.HealthMar 22, 2022
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