Influenza
This section is a source of information for health care providers to guide them in their clinical practice including reporting processes and updates on testing and care in Windsor-Essex County.
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This section is reserved for all health care providers. We are counting on your ongoing support in monitoring and improving the health of our community. The sub sections on the right will help you find current and reliable resources in a variety of areas such as vaccines, infectious diseases, and genetics.
If you’re not able to locate the information you need, feel free to contact us at 519-258-2146.
Health Care Communications
Valsartan Recall
Alert Date:
Friday, July 13, 2018 - 2:00pm
Location:
Windsor and Essex County
Diseases of Public Health Significance: Investigation and Reporting Forms
The investigation and reporting forms below includes diagnostic testing information, important patient education information regarding prevention of transmission, and mandatory reporting data elements.
Confirmed Cases of Pertussis (Leamington/Comber)
Alert Date:
Friday, May 18, 2018 - 2:00pm
Location:
Leamington/Comber
Increased cases of West Nile Virus in Windsor-Essex County
Alert Date:
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 10:00am
Location:
Windsor and Essex County
Confirmed Case of Pertussis (Leamington/Kingsville)
Alert Date:
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - 12:00pm
Location:
Leamington/Kingsville
Increased Prevalence of Lyme Disease in Ontario
Alert Date:
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 10:00am
Location:
Ontario
Pertussis: Managing a probable case
Tuesday, February 2
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is following up a confirmed case of pertussis in the Comber area. We would like to take this opportunity to provide a brief update on identifying pertussis, sending appropriate specimens for testing and public health management of the suspect and probable cases of pertussis.
Vaccine Distribution Program
Wednesday, June 3
Please be advised that the Vaccine Distribution Program at the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be undergoing a change to our inventory database and vaccines will not be available for distribution from June 22 to July 17.