Tag: Health
COVID-19 Vaccine: Health Canada Recommendations For People With Allergies
Health Canada has followed up on the two reports of anaphylactoid reactions to Pfizer–BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine in the U.K. These reactions occurred on December...
Compliments And Other Deli Meats Recalled Due To Listeria
The food recall warning issued on November 22, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the...
Medical Officer Of Health Clarifies Expectations And Exemptions In New Letter...
In an updated letter of instruction to businesses and organizations, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Charles Gardner is providing revised information and clarification for...
You Can Get A Flu Shot On Thursday, December 3 In...
Here is an opportunity for you.
This year especially, is an important year to get a flu shot. The flu shot has been shown to...
Compliments Smoked Beef Pastrami Recalled Due To Listeria
Levitts Foods (Canada) Inc. is recalling Compliments brand Smoked Beef Pastrami from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume...
UV Lights And Wands Will Not Protect You Against COVID19
Health Canada is warning Canadians about the risks of using UV lights or wands that make unproven claims to disinfect against COVID-19. To date,...
Face Mask Mandates Slowed The Spread Of COVID-19 In Canada
While face masks do not cure COVID-19, their use has dramatically slowed down the spread of the virus. This is why the Canadian government...
New Restrictions For Indoor Visits At Long-Term Care Homes In Simcoe-Muskoka
A class order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act has been issued by Simcoe Muskoka’s Medical Officer of Health (MOH)...
Caution About Blue-Green Algae Bloom In Ril Lake, Lake Of Bays
Residents and visitors to Ril Lake, Lake of Bays Township are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the northeast area of...
Blue-Green Algae Notices Lifted For Three Lake Locations Says Health Unit
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has lifted the advisories for three lake locations where blue-green algae was previously detected in Brandy Lake, the...