Tag: cold and flu season

SEPH confirms first cases of influenza in the region

The health unit said the flu vaccine is available free of charge to anyone over six months of age in the province.

Health Unit set to expand eligibility for RSV vaccines

South East Health Unit Medical Officer of Health and CEO, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, said the three pathogens to be aware of this cold and flu season are influenza, COVID-19 and RSV.
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Friends For Dinner has a seat at the table for everyone

The Sunday night fixture has welcomed community members for 107 Sundays in a row, with a Thanksgiving meal this weekend.

Survey shows municipal election candidates strongly oppose ALTO rail project

A group opposing the federal government’s proposed high-speed rail project has released preliminary survey results showing significant opposition among municipal election candidates in Eastern Ontario.

Sharing can alleviate ever increasing community cupboard numbers

Officials at the community cupboard say food bank and meal program numbers are continually climbing and they need support to keep up with ever-growing needs.

Give some thanks to safe driving this holiday weekend

Police say Thanksgiving weekends have the second highest number of fatalities among all long weekends in Ontario.

Take precautions to prevent mosquito and tick bites throughout the fall

As the weather gets colder, health officials say there will be fewer mosquitoes, but ticks can be found at any time of the year.
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