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SubscribeOutdoor Smoke-Free Movie Night Event
On Friday, September 27, 2013, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is hosting a free outdoor movie night in Victoria Park, London, ON. The night will feature Disney’s “Wreck it Ralph”.
More West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Found in London
Although summer is waning, West Nile Virus activity continues to grow across London and Middlesex County. The latest evidence comes from another mosquito trap which turned up insects which have tested positive for the virus.
Upcoming Injury Prevention Conference: Destination Injury Free
Please join us in attending the annual Southwest Injury Prevention Conference that will provide you with both strategies and practices for preventing injuries through various modes of transportation.
Summer Heat in September Leads to Middlesex-London's Third Heat Alert
Heat and humidity aren’t the kind of weather conditions we expect in September. Yet, a forecast for the next two days calling for daytime highs in the 30s and humidex values over 40, have prompted the Medical Officer of Health to issue the summer’s third Heat Alert.
An Important Notice about Freya 28 and Esme 28 Birth Control Pills
Health Canada has recalled two lots of the birth control pill Freya 28 and one lot of the birth control Esme 28. These lots should not be used as there is a risk of getting pregnant while taking these pills. The recall was issued because of a packaging error with the Freya 28 that resulted in an inactive or placebo pill (green pill) being placed in the package where an active pill (white) should have been. The package should have three rows of active (white) pills and one row of inactive or placebo (green) pills. The Esme 28 is being recalled in case a similar error occurred with this pill. The affected lot numbers of Freya 28 are: 3739F001B and 3739F002B and of Esme 28 are: F5042001C. These products are manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Please note: Freya 21 and Esme 21 are unaffected by this recall.
An Important Notice about Freya 28 Birth Control Pills
Health Canada has recalled two lots of the birth control pill Freya 28. These lots should not be used as there is a risk of getting pregnant while taking these pills. The recall was issued because of a packaging error that resulted in an inactive or placebo pill (green pill) being placed in the package where an active pill (white pill) should have been. The package should have three rows of active (white) pills and one row of inactive or placebo (green) pills. The affected lot numbers of Freya 28 are: 3739F001B and 3739F002B. This product is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Please note: Freya 21 is unaffected by this recall.
Three Tobacco Retailers Penalized for Repeated Tobacco Sales to Youth
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has issued Automatic Prohibition notices to three local tobacco retailers, which have been convicted at least twice of selling tobacco products to persons under the age of 19.
Upcoming Workshop: Tackle Middlesex-London Health Unit’s Infection Prevention and Control…
Join the Middlesex London Health Unit for an engaging full day of education that will have you questioning your attitudes, accessing new technology and developing strong links between environmental services and infection prevention and control. Walk away with new insight into influenza vaccine, outbreak management, fire safety and be better equipped to face the newest emerging infectious diseases.
Health Unit Reports Season’s First Probable Human Case of West Nile Virus
London, ON – The Middlesex-London Health Unit has received a report from Public Health Ontario’s Toronto Laboratory of a probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection. The results of further tests are pending before the case can be confirmed as West Nile Virus. So far this summer, Public Health Ontario has reported one confirmed human case as well as one probable case of West Nile Virus, and 41 positive mosquito traps across Ontario.
Health Unit to Add to Efforts in Parkhill as West Nile Virus-Positive Crow Found
London, ON – A dead crow found in Parkhill that tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), has prompted the Middlesex-London Health Unit to increase its surveillance and control efforts in the North Middlesex community. Health Unit staff will increase standing water treatments in the area and set up a new mosquito trap to help detect further WNV activity.