Every year the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit receives reports about animal bites and scratching incidents to people. In fact, in 2024, there were 1,064 cases reported to the health unit that involved both domestic and wild animals. The health unit follows up on all reported cases to ensure the person who was bit or scratched is not at risk of getting rabies.
There are many ways to bond with your baby while feeding. Hold your baby close, look into their eyes, or softly talk or sing to them. Enjoy your time together.
At a media event in the Municipality of Leamington this morning, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s (WECHU) Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh shared information on the increasing cases of measles within the region and steps that residents can take to keep safe ahead of the coming holiday weekend.
Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, the Medical Officer of Health at the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) will provide an update on the status of measles in Windsor-Essex County.
Students in Grades 6 to 12 can increase awareness about the impact of digital technology on their well-being and promote a balanced approach to technology use.
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), in partnership with the Town of Kingsville, will be distributing Potassium Iodide (KI) pills to the Town of Kingsville residents living in the secondary zone which is 80 km from Enrico Fermi 2 Nuclear Generating Station.
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