Zoonotic and Vector-borne diseases: Information for Healthcare Providers
A list of resources and information for healthcare providers about zoonotic and vecotr
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A list of resources and information for healthcare providers about zoonotic and vecotr
This section is a source of information for health care providers to guide them in their clinical practice regarding the Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP).
Bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and syphilis, are increasing across Ontario and locally, in Windsor and Essex County. These infections pose a serious health risk to individuals and their partners. Complications from acquiring these infections range from chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and sterility, to more systemic infections of other organs, such as the heart and brain.
The investigation and reporting forms below includes diagnostic testing information, important patient education information regarding prevention of transmission, and mandatory reporting data elements.
Appendix document of Monkeypox Case Definitions
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is following up a confirmed case of pertussis in the Comber area. We would like to take this opportunity to provide a brief update on identifying pertussis, sending appropriate specimens for testing and public health management of the suspect and probable cases of pertussis.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) posted a food recall due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. Information regarding this recall can be found at the CFIA website. The CFIA is advising consumers to not consume the recalled product. The recalled product has been sold exclusively at Costco warehouse locations in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.