Category: Infectious Disease — Prevention and Control

With measles circulating, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit reminds residents of the following precautions: Stay home if feeling unwell. Measles is highly contagious and may cause symptoms such as: High fever Red or watery eyes Runny nose Sore throat Small white spots inside the mouth Blotchy red rash on the face that can spread across the […]

Starting October 28, free COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available from local pharmacies and health care providers, for all members of the public over six months of age. High-risk populations are eligible and encouraged to receive their COVID-19 and flu vaccines as soon as possible. High-risk populations include: Adults 65 years of age and older Residents […]

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) reports that the first confirmed case of influenza for this respiratory season was received on August 30, 2024. HNHU would like to remind residents that the flu shot is the best protection against getting the influenza virus, commonly known as the flu. Anyone can get the flu, but it is particularly […]

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) wishes to inform the community of a recent outbreak of listeriosis linked to specific Silk and Great Value brand plant-based refrigerated beverages. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of these products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.    As of today, nine cases of listeriosis in […]

With travel-related measle cases detected in Ontario and some within neighbouring health units, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) would like to remind residents to ensure they are up to date on their measles vaccine, especially if planning to travel abroad.   Children routinely receive the first dose of measles vaccine (MMR) at one year of age […]