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SubscribeHot and Sticky Start to Fall Prompts Heat Alert for London and Middlesex County
Even though the fall season officially starts today, some very summer-like and unseasonably hot weather is in store for the Middlesex-London area this weekend. Because Environment Canada’s forecast is calling for daytime high temperatures of 31º Celsius for Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is issuing a Heat Alert for the next three days. The heat will be combined with very muggy conditions, with humidex values expected to reach the high 39.
Health Unit Reports Local Human Case of West Nile Virus
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reminding people across London and Middlesex County to protect themselves and their families after it received a report yesterday of a local human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection. While it can’t be confirmed exactly where the individual was when they were bitten by the infected mosquito, they were in the local area during the time the infection would have developed. This human case is the first to be reported in the Middlesex-London area since September of 2015.
Health Unit and Local Partners Join Forces to Increase Booster Seat Use
When it comes to child safety, there’s a surprising statistic travelling Ontario’s highways and byways every day. Of the total number of children who should be seated in a booster seat when they ride in a vehicle, more than 70 percent do not, resulting in an increased risk of injury in the event of collisions or sudden stops. Because the seat belts in passenger vehicles are designed for adults and older children, smaller children can be seriously injured by the very equipment designed to keep them safe. As part of the OPP seatbelt campaign and National Passenger Safety Week, the Middlesex-London Health Unit and its Child Safety Coalition partners are highlighting the importance of booster seat use.
Breastfeeding Latch On Challenge
Join our community in celebrating the importance of breastfeeding. The goal of the challenge is to have as many breastfed babies as possible latched-on or skin-to-skin at the same time. Siblings, partners, and anyone feeding human milk (at breast or by bottle) are welcome!
Annual Infection Prevention & Control Education Day
This workshop is targeted to individuals responsible for infection prevention and control activities in acute care, long-term care and retirement homes.
MEDIA RELEASE: Curl Up for Tonight's Smoke-Free Movie - The Lego Batman Movie in Victoria Park
London, ON – Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to Victoria Park tonight and get ready for some family fun, as the Middlesex-London Health Unit brings a free showing of The Lego Batman Movie to downtown London.
Health Unit Invites Families To Strathroy For A Free Smoke-Free Movie Night
London, ON – There’ll be lots of family fun in store this Saturday night at the Fair Grounds Recreation Complex in Strathroy. That’s when the Middlesex-London Health Unit and the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc are hosting this summer’s outdoor Smoke-Free Movie Night, the third time the event is being held in the town. This year’s feature is Disney’s 2016 animated hit film Moana. While the film begins at dusk, families are encouraged to arrive early and take part in the games and activities that get underway at 5:00 p.m.
Mosquitoes From Three London Traps Test Positive for West Nile Virus
While there’s still plenty of sun and fun to be had this summer, Londoners shouldn’t drop their guard against mosquitoes. The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reminding the community to protect itself against bites after receiving reports this week that mosquitoes found in three London traps were carrying West Nile Virus. The traps are located in east London, northeast London and in the Pond Mills area.
Alert: Recent Testing Shows Fentanyl Showing up in Other Drugs
Ahead of the Civic Holiday weekend, the Middlesex-London Health Unit, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Addiction Services Thames Valley (ADSTV) and the London Police Service are issuing an alert. Potentially lethal fentanyl is showing up in other drugs.
World Hepatitis Day
Join us on Thursday, July 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Covent Garden Market to learn about viral hepatitis, testing and support available in our community. We’ll have some snacks, giveaways and fun games, too! The following day is World Hepatitis Day (Friday, July 28), which marks a global effort to raise awareness on the importance of testing, prevention and treatment of hepatitis.