Issued: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. | Windsor and Essex County
The following statement can be attributed to Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, the Medical Officer of Health for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU):
Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease caused by a type of Influenza A virus which primarily infects domestic poultry and wild birds Avian Influenza (H5N1) has been detected in animal populations across Canada, including poultry, wild waterfowl, and mammals, and in the United States in livestock such as dairy cattle. This disease can create severe illness in animals.
Legionella are a type of bacteria that are found in natural water sources which can also grow in human made water systems. These bacteria can cause Legionnaire’s disease and Pontiac fever, both of which present with flu-like symptoms, however Pontiac fever tends to be milder illness.
In an effort to combat the rising trend of vaping among youth, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) launched the Break the Vape Challenge (PSA) video contest.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is investigating a local case of meningitis in a person under 18 years old. The aim of this media release is to assist individuals who may have been exposed to meningitis in recognizing early symptoms and obtaining preventative treatment.
The influenza bulletin provides an overview of influenza activity in the region for a given surveillance week.
Mosquito Surveillance Dashboard data specific to the Windsor-Essex region
This Guide to common infections booklet provides information about communicable diseases, including signs and symptoms, how they are spread, if it is a reportable disease and links to additional resources.
Echinococcus multilocularis (E. multilocularis) infection is caused by eating the eggs of tapeworms called E. multilocularis. These tapeworms can cause disease in humans and animals. They are often found in the intestines of dogs, wild canines (e.g., coyotes, foxes, wolves), and rodents.