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SubscribeWorld Breastfeeding Week 2013: Circles of Support
Each year in Canada, the first week of October marks World Breastfeeding Week. The Middlesex-London Health Unit, along with its partner agencies and community organizations, is involved in a variety of events between October 1st and 7th to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. This year’s theme, Breastfeeding: Circles of Support, highlights that women need support from family, friends and the community to not only start breastfeeding, but to continue as long as they can.
Health Unit Invites Families to Victoria Park for a Smoke-Free Movie Night
Looking for a fun and inexpensive way to spend time with your whole family? Then gather your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and make your way to Victoria Park on Friday, September 27th for London’s second Smoke-Free Movie Night.
Londoners Challenged to Build Physical Activity into Each Day in October
Londoners are being called upon to make the Forest City “Canada’s Healthiest Community”. The in motion™ Physical Activity Community Challenge was launched this morning at the Covent Garden Market by London Mayor Joe Fontana and the Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Christopher Mackie. The month-long event challenges local residents to add at least five minutes of physical activity to their daily routine each day in October. To assist participants, Middlesex-London in motion™ is also launching a mobile app to track progress and minutes of physical activity. The app can be downloaded at www.inmotion4life.ca.
Outdoor 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.