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First local confirmed cases of influenza serve as a reminder to take precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory illness

novembre 4, 2025 at 10:10 a.m.

Southeast Public Health is urging all residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of influenza and other respiratory illnesses, as laboratory confirmation of the first cases of influenza A have been reported for the 2025-2026 respiratory season.

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You’ve got the power: Get vaccinated and choose the right care

novembre 4, 2025 at 9:39 a.m.

Respiratory illness season is here, and Quinte Health, Southeast Public Health, Hastings-Quinte Paramedics and Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team are urging residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves, their families and the broader community.

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Notice of infection prevention and control lapse at Carleton Place beauty bar

octobre 29, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Southeast Public Health has identified infection prevention and control concerns at Ivy Beauty Bar at 545 McNeely Avenue in Carleton Place.

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Board of Health Update for October 2025

octobre 23, 2025 at 1:29 a.m.

The Southeast Public Health Board of Health met yesterday in Kingston for the regular monthly meeting.

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Southeast Public Health to temporarily reduce sexual health services to focus on merging teams

octobre 16, 2025 at 11:24 a.m.

As Southeast Public Health works to merge its teams across the southeast region, some services are being temporarily ramped down to give staff time to integrate into their new teams.

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Introducing Southeast Public Health

septembre 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

On January 1, 2025, the former Hastings Prince Edward Public Health; Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health; and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit merged to form a new organization to serve the communities across the region of Southeast Ontario.

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Board of Health Update for September 2025

septembre 24, 2025 at 3:52 p.m.

The South East Health Unit Board of Health met today in Kingston for their regular monthly meeting.

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South East Health Unit recommends all those 75 and up, those eligible, to protect themselves against RSV

septembre 24, 2025 at 3:50 p.m.

The Ontario government has expanded the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) prevention program to include all individuals aged 75 years and older, helping to protect those most vulnerable during the upcoming respiratory illness season.

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Board of Health Update for August 2025

août 27, 2025 at 8:42 p.m.

The South East Health Unit (SEHU) Board of Health met today in Brockville for their regular monthly meeting.

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First two human cases of West Nile Virus this year identified in the South East Health Unit region

août 21, 2025 at 8:29 p.m.

The South East Health Unit is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites after one confirmed and one probable case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection have been identified in the region.

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Health Unit completes Salmonella investigation in Perth

août 8, 2025 at 4:03 p.m.

The South East Health Unit has completed the local investigation into an outbreak of Salmonellosis linked to individuals who ate at Rocky River Café in Perth, Ontario, on or about July 15, 2025.

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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in Picton area

août 5, 2025 at 8:24 p.m.

Recent surveillance conducted by the South East Health Unit has identified the presence of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus (WNV) in the Picton area.

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