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Public Health Update for Clinicians: Confirmed measles case in Windsor-Essex

Alert Date

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 17:30

Location

Windsor-Essex County

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UPDATED Media Statement: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Warning for Possible Measles Exposure

Following the confirmation of a case of measles which attended Cornerstone Christian Academy, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has updated the exposure window to February 21st and 24th.

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Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Warning of Possible Measles Exposure

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 9:40 p.m. | Windsor and Essex County

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has received lab confirmation of a case of measles that attends Cornerstone Christian Academy (1664 Talbot Rd, Ruthven, ON). The potential exposure took place from February 21^st to 28^th.

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Public Health Update for Clinicians: Multi-jurisdictional Measles Outbreak in Ontario

Alert Date

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 10:00

Location

Ontario

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Public Health Update for Clinicians: Change to Preferred Treatment Regimen for Uncomplicated Gonococcal Infections

Alert Date

Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 09:30

Location

Windsor-Essex County

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Public Health Update for Clinicians: Rise in Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis: Screening Recommendations and Treatment Protocols

Alert Date

Monday, January 13, 2025 - 14:00

Location

Windsor-Essex County

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Public Health Update for Clinicians: Health Advisory for Travel Related Maha Kumbh Mela in India

Alert Date

Monday, December 23, 2024 - 14:00 - Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 16:00

Location

Global

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Covid-19 Outbreaks in other Congregate Living Settings

The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care have set case definition criteria for outbreaks:

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Outbreak Management

What is an Outbreak?

An outbreak is generally a sudden increase in the number of cases of an infection which exceeds what would normally be expected for that setting.

If you suspect an outbreak, break the chain of transmission, and implement outbreak controls.

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Public Health Update for Clinicians: Legionella Testing Recommendations

Alert Date

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 16:00

Location

Windsor-Essex County

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