Category: Diseases

SIMCOE, ON, MARCH 22, 2013 – While the risk of getting tuberculosis in Ontario is generally low, it is still important for people to be screened and seek treatment when needed. This is the reminder the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is sharing with the public as World TB Day is recognized around the globe on March […]

SIMCOE, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012- Tests have revealed that a recently deceased Fisherville area horse was infected with the West Nile virus. The horse, which passed away earlier this month, had not been vaccinated against the virus. Some of the other horses on the property were also unvaccinated against West Nile. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is […]

SIMCOE, ON, AUGUST 31, 2012 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has identified two human cases of West Nile virus, one is a Simcoe resident and the other individual lives in Dunnville. There has not been a confirmed human case in Haldimand or Norfolk since 2002. These cases come in a year where increased rates of […]

CALEDONIA, AUGUST 27, 2012 – A series of educational classes aimed at preventing stroke, heart disease and diabetes is being offered by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit.   “Every seven minutes a Canadian dies from heart disease or stroke,” said Joanne Alessi, a Public Health Nurse with the Health Unit. “We’re looking to equip local residents […]

SIMCOE, ON, AUG. 7, 2012 – West Nile Virus has been found to be present in a sample of mosquitoes tested by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit during routine surveillance last week. This is the first sample in the area to come back positive since 2008. “West Nile virus has been considered endemic throughout Ontario for […]