News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit announces fall immunization campaign
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) continues to remind residents to stay safe this respiratory illness season.
Respiratory
Understanding Flu, COVID-19 & RSV Infographic
Download this infographic resource to help understand Flu, COVID-19 and RSV this season
Seasonal Respiratory Illnesses
Information for the public about seasonal respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza and RSV
Step-by-step Guide to Mantoux Testing
Have all equipment ready. Tubersol® 5 tuberculin units of PPD is recommended. Check expiry dates. Use a disposable tuberculin syringe and a ¼ to ½", 26 or 27 gauge needle with a short bevel. Store tuberculin between 2°C and 8°C. Discard the solution within 1 month of opening, or if it has been exposed to freezing.
Interpretation of Tuberculin Skin Test Results and Cut-points in Various Risk Groups
A table indicating a TEST result, and the situations in which it is considered positive.
Tuberculosis (TB) Poster
A table of TB information, and a downloadable poster of the resource.
What is BCG?
BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guérin) is a vaccine for TB that is given in many countries. In Canada, it is only given to a small group of high risk people. BCG does not provide very much protection from TB disease.
Where can I get a TB skin test (TST)?
You can ask your primary health care provider (e.g., family doctor) for a TST.