Middlesex-London Health Unit

10/26/2025

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Learn more at https://www.notanexperiment.ca/parents/
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10/25/2025

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Are you are planning on hunting this year or just taking a nice fall stroll through the forest? Remember what Tomé the tick guy said... blacklegged ticks are also on the hunt and are capable of ruining a great day in the woods! 🍂

Protect yourself:
➡️Tuck in your base layers.
➡️Do a tick check in the field or on the trail.
➡️Do a second check when you get home before you go inside.
➡️Carry a pair of tweezers to help remove any attached ticks.

You can also use www.etick.ca to help identify any ticks that you may come across.
As always, stay safe and enjoy the outdoors this hunting season. 🍂
# TickSafety

10/24/2025

Immunization against COVID-19 and influenza has been available for high-risk community members for several weeks.

These immunizations become available, for free, to everyone six months and older with an Ontario address on Monday October 27, 2025. Most local pharmacists will offer vaccines for COVID-19 and influenza, while primary health care providers may offer both these immunizations plus protection from RSV for everyone 75 and older.

📰Read the full PSA: https://www.healthunit.com/news/immunizations-against-respiratory-illness-available-health-u

📍Pharmacy Finder: https://www.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations/ #:~:text=Find%20your%20closest%20pharmacy%20to%20get%20a%20COVID-19%20vaccine.%20You

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10/24/2025

It was just a blood test, but it protected their future. 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩.

Syphilis can be passed during pregnancy or birth, but early testing and treatment can prevent miscarriage, stillbirth, or serious complications. Even if you feel fine, getting tested is an important step before or during pregnancy. It’s free, confidential, and no health card is needed.

Talk to your healthcare provider, or visit the website to explore your testing options👉 www.healthunit.com/sexually-transmitted-infection-clinic.

To learn more about Syphilis and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) visit: www.healthunit.com/sexually-transmitted-infections.

10/23/2025

👥Join our team! has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Human Resources Student and Training Coordinator to work on the Human Resources Team.

💻Learn more and apply today: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/mlhu/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/2518
📆Please apply by November 5th, 2025.

10/22/2025

🗺️If you live, work or go to school in Ontario, and over 6 months of age, you are eligible for free COVID-19 and influenza immunizations. These can be “co-administered” (given at the same time) meaning two doses of protection in the same brief appointment.

💪Many health care providers offer these immunizations. If yours does not – check out your local pharmacy!

10/22/2025

Simple Steps to Implementing a No-Smoking Policy

From policy templates to signage, it is easy to get started on a no-smoking policy for your building. Take the first step: smokefreehousingon.ca/taking-action

10/21/2025

Expecting? We've got you covered! Online prenatal education at your own pace.

Join our FREE Prenatal e-Learning Program with essential information on pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn care and parenting.

✅ Learn anytime, anywhere
👩‍🍼 For pregnant individuals, partners & support people
📚 Easy-to-follow, expert-approved content

- Translated in 8 languages
- Customizable accessibility profiles

Middlesex-London community, visit www.healthunit.com/prenatal-health-e-learning to learn more and register today!

10/21/2025

📊 New Data Available

We’re excited to share the latest release from the Community Health Status Resource (CHSR) series – Infectious Diseases! This series features updated regional data for each health topic, giving individuals and organizations valuable insights into the health of our community.

Explore the data in a way that works for you:

➡️Interactive Power BI Dashboard
➡️Excel Dashboard

📲 Check it out to see local trends and insights: https://www.healthunit.com/community-health-status-resource

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Community Health Status report contains health status information on a range of topics relevant to public health and draws on the information to fully understand the health status of the population.

10/20/2025

National Infection Control Week: October 20-25.

This year’s theme, Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges, highlights the power of teamwork in keeping our community safe. From proper hand hygiene to safe practices in healthcare and personal service settings, infection prevention is everyone’s responsibility.

An Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) lapse occurs when these best practices aren’t followed, potentially putting clients at risk of infection. For example, instruments used in wound care must be sterile at the point of use.

At the , our team works carefully to investigate IPAC lapses, ensuring healthcare and personal service providers follow the standards to keep you safe.
# NICW #2025

10/20/2025

📅It’s the time of year in which we see a rise in the incidence of respiratory illness. Remember that good hand hygiene is always in season!

😷Because COVID-19 is airborne, cover your coughs, ensure good air circulation when people are gathering and wear a well-fitting face mask when in crowded spaces and around vulnerable people.

🏡Better yet – stay home when feeling unwell and ask others to do the same.

10/20/2025

✨ Wishing everyone a bright and joyful Diwali!

As the festival of lights begins, may it bring happiness, prosperity, and the triumph of light over darkness.

From all of us at , Happy Diwali!