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This section is reserved for all health care providers. We are counting on your ongoing support in monitoring and improving the health of our community. The sub sections on the right will help you find current and reliable resources in a variety of areas such as vaccines, infectious diseases, and genetics.

If you’re not able to locate the information you need, feel free to contact us at 519-258-2146.

Health Care Communications

Influenza

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).

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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.

Public Health Update

Friday, April 22

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.

Clinicians Update

Monday, June 6

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is working in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on Listeria monocytogenes after food recall warnings of Neilson brand Partly Skimmed Chocolate Milk.