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SubscribeAn 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.
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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.
Dead Birds Found In North London and Dorchester Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Two dead birds, one found in North London and the other found in Dorchester, have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), which are the first birds to test WNV positive this year in the Middlesex-London area.
Mosquitoes Found in North London Trap Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Laboratory analysis of mosquitoes found in a trap located near Fanshawe Park Road and Adelaide Street has confirmed the insects were carrying the West Nile Virus.
Region's Second Heat Alert Extended as Hot Temperatures Continue to Linger
The sweltering heat that has held the Middlesex-London region in its grip since the start of the week isn’t expected to ease until the weekend, prompting the Health Unit to extend the current Heat Alert.
Health Unit Recommends Checking on Seniors and Neighbours as Heat Continues
With humidex values in the mid-40s today, London and Middlesex County will experience the hottest, most humid and stifling weather the region has had in seven years. As the community endures its third day under the current Heat Alert, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is asking residents to check in on seniors, neighbours and loved ones to make sure they can get relief from the sweltering heat.