Media Statement: Update on Elementary Students with Incomplete Immunization Records
As of March 5, 2025, 398 elementary students are suspended from school for continuing to have incomplete immunization records with the Health Unit
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Warning of Possible Measles Exposure
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 9:40 p.m. | Windsor and Essex County
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has received lab confirmation of a case of measles that attends Cornerstone Christian Academy (1664 Talbot Rd, Ruthven, ON). The potential exposure took place from February 21st to 28th.
Media Statement: Elementary School Student Compliance with Immunization of School Pupils Act
The following statement can be attributed to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) regarding Elementary School Student Compliance with Immunization of School Pupils Act
News Release: Most Students in Windsor and Essex County are Up to Date on Required Immunizations
In the fall of 2024, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) completed a review of all student immunization records (65,635) and sent out 7,076 notices to elementary students and 4,785 notices to secondary students.
News Release: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit continues Potassium Iodide (KI) Pill Distribution in the City of Windsor
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) will be distributing Potassium Iodide (KI) pills to Windsor residents living in the secondary zone which is 80 km from Enrico Fermi 2 Nuclear Generating Station. This initiative is to ensure our community is prepared in the unlikely event of a nuclear emergency.
News Release: Increase in local influenza cases: WECHU along with local hospitals urge community to take precautions
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has observed a significant increase in cases of influenza reported within the region. To date in 2025, the WECHU received more than double the number of reported cases of influenza compared to this time last year.
News Release: Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Consumers of the Amherstburg Public Works Water Distribution System
Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health at the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), has rescinded the Boil Water Advisory issued on February 10, 2025, for consumers of the Amherstburg Water Distribution System, in the impacted areas:
Ministry of Health Questions & Answers on ISPA Fundamentals
The purpose of this Ministry of Health quick guide is to provide a summary of the fundamental requirements under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA).