Infectious Diseases

Annual Infectious Disease Reports

Annual Reports provide a summary of reportable diseases in Windosr-Essex County.  The information contained provides the evidence necessary to identify key trends in reportable diseases and health issues of local public health significance.

Monthly Infectious Disease Reports

Monthly Reports summarize the most recent reportable disease data and provide a snapshot of current reportable disease activity in the community.

Respiratory Virus Tracking System

The purpose of this dashboard is to provide a summary of respiratory disease activity in Windsor and Essex County.

Personal Service Settings

Ontario Regulation 136/18 Personal Service Settings requires that WECHU regularly inspect and respond to complaints regarding infection prevention and also provide education to owners/operators and staff about safe practices that reduce the risk of transmitting infections to clients and staff during the delivery of personal settings.

Botulism

Botulism is a rare infection caused by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. These germs make a toxin (poison) that affects your nervous system and can cause paralysis. This germ is found worldwide in soil and dust and also can be found in the intestines of animals.