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The Middlesex-London Health Unit was notified on Tuesday this week that mumps may be making the rounds of downtown establishments. The Health Unit learned of two cases of mumps among people who visit bars in London’s core. While the two cases are connected, it is unclear whether more people may have been infected. Public health officials are advising those who attend bars downtown to monitor themselves for the signs and symptoms of mumps, which include fever and swelling of the jaw or cheeks. Anyone who develops symptoms should contact their healthcare provider for follow up.
Cupid Sends Cold Temperatures And Chilly Winter Winds For Valentine’s Day
Chilly winter winds are in this evening’s overnight forecast, prompting the Middlesex-London Health Unit to issue its first Cold Weather Alert of the season. The current Environment Canada forecast calls for an overnight low of -15⁰ Celsius with winds gusting between 30 and 50 km/h this evening, leading to windchill values that will drop from -13 this evening to -21 overnight. The Cold Weather Alert will remain in effect until Saturday morning, as windchill values on Friday are expected to reach -22 in the morning and -14 overnight.
Get Tested Western! Returns Tomorrow to Highlight the Importance of STI Testing
The local rates of sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia and gonorrhea are cause for concern, particularly among those between the ages of 15 and 24. For several years the rates in London and Middlesex County have been among the highest in the province. While the idea of getting tested for an STI may cause concern or anxiety for some, the reality is that screening is quick and very simple. That’s why the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) and the University Students’ Council (USC) at Western University are teaming up for the sixth edition of Get Tested Western! tomorrow at the University Community Centre.
Media Release from Ontario's Ministry of Health: Ontario Confirms Third Case of 2019 Novel…
Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed Ontario's third case of 2019 novel coronavirus. The case is located in London, Ontario.
Statement Regarding Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Case in London
This afternoon, the Ontario Ministry of Health announced the Province’s third confirmed case of Novel Coronavirus.
Start 2020 by Breaking off Your Relationship With Tobacco
The new year is a time for new beginnings. So why not kick off the new year, and the new decade, by investing in a new you; a new you who is free from tobacco addiction. Canada’s annual National Non-Smoking Week runs from January 19th to 25th. As part of the event, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is not only encouraging those who smoke to get the support they need to quit for good, it is urging those who don’t smoke to never light up.
Health Unit Reminding Community to Bundle up as Winter Blast Approaches
While winter has been mostly mild so far, a blast of frigid weather will move into the London and Middlesex County area over the course of today. While the Environment Canada forecast is calling for temperatures that approach the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s threshold for a Cold Weather Alert, they are not sufficient to trigger a Cold Weather Alert. A snow squall warning is currently in effect and temperatures are expected to fall throughout the day to a low of -9° Celsius with a wind chill near minus 19; the mercury will continue to drop overnight to a low of -13° Celsius.
Health Unit Declares Community-Wide Syphilis Outbreak
A recent increase in the number of cases and a shift in the profile of those who may be at risk have prompted the Middlesex-London Health Unit to declare a community-wide syphilis outbreak. For only the second time since 2005, the local rate of syphilis cases exceeds the provincial rate. When compared to the number of local cases reported in 2014, the number of syphilis cases in the Middlesex-London region so far this year has more than tripled, to 113.
OMA and Middlesex-London Health Unit Stress Importance of Childhood Vaccinations
The Ontario Medical Association and the Middlesex-London Health Unit underscored the importance of being immunized at an event this afternoon at Banting House National Historic Site. The World Health Organization calls vaccine hesitancy one of the top ten threats to health across the globe. Worldwide, there is growing concern about the increasing number of parents who are unsure about the safety of childhood vaccinations.
OMA President and Middlesex-London’s Medical Officer of Health to Discuss Vaccinations and…
The World Health Organization calls vaccine hesitancy one of the top ten global health threats. Dr. Gandhi and Dr. Mackie will discuss the importance of vaccinations, current vaccination rates in London and the OMA’s new campaign to target the spread of anti-vaccine myths online.