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SubscribeIdentifying Risks Key to Encouraging Kids to Walk and Bike to School
Walking or riding a bike to school is a great way to start the day.
Adventures in Sex City Heroes Bring Safe Sex Messages to Local Bars Tonight
Two of the main characters from the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s popular online game, Adventures in Sex City, are stepping off the screen to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and safer sex.
Number of Local Pertussis Cases on the Rise
The Middlesex-London Health Unit, as well as other public health agencies in Ontario, Canada and the United States, has been noting increases in the number of pertussis cases.
Youth Voices Join Call For Federal Ban On Flavoured Tobacco Products
There’s no place for youth and teen-friendly packaging, nor flavours like cherry, mint and bubblegum in tobacco products in Canada.
West Nile Virus Protection Still Key As Second Probable Human Case Detected
With the Labour Day weekend just days away, the thoughts of many have turned to making the most of summer’s last long weekend and the impending return to school.
First Probable Human Case of West Nile Virus in Middlesex-London
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reporting the City of London�s first probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for the summer of 2012.
More West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Found in London and Middlesex County
Evidence is showing that West Nile Virus activity in London and Middlesex County is becoming more widespread.
Human-Powered Transportation Should be Preferred Way of Getting Around
Encouraging Londoners to leave the car, minivan or SUV at home in favour of getting around under their own power is the main point of a new report entitled HEALTHY CITY / Active London.
Health Unit Reports Increase in Number of Invasive Group A Strep Infections
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has noted an increase in the number of reported local cases of invasive Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection in 2012.
Forecast Prompts Year’s Seventh Heat Alert for Middlesex-London
Environment Canada’s Humidex Advisory and a forecast calling for a high of 32º Celsius have prompted the Middlesex-London Health Unit to issue its seventh Extreme Heat Alert for Saturday, August 4