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Board of Health Update for April 2025

April 23, 2025 at 6:24 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 reporting new measles exposure locations

April 15, 2025 at 8:41 p.m.

South East Health Unit is advising residents of potential measles exposure at several sites in the southeast region related to a new single positive case of measles.

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South East Health Unit reporting new measles exposures in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties

April 11, 2025 at 7:29 p.m.

South East Health Unit is advising the community of additional measles exposures in Picton, Bloomfield, and Trenton.

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South East Health Unit is investigating exposures to a confirmed measles case

April 10, 2025 at 4:31 p.m.

South East Health Unit is advising residents of potential measles exposure at several sites in the southeast region related to a new single positive case of measles.

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Measles outbreak continues in Ontario; residents reminded that vaccines are the best way to protect themselves

April 4, 2025 at 8:05 p.m.

South East Health Unit is continuing to investigate cases of measles connected to the provincial outbreak.

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As spring approaches, take precautions to avoid ticks and Lyme disease

April 1, 2025 at 2:02 p.m.

As warmer temperatures approach, public health is reminding everyone to take precautions to minimize the risk of contracting vector-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, when enjoying the outdoors.

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Public Health Advisory: Ensuring food safety during and after a power outage

March 31, 2025 at 7:53 p.m.

As power outages continue to impact residents and businesses in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, South East Health Unit is stressing the importance of following food safety guidelines to minimize the risk of foodborne illness.

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Public Health Advisory: Stay safe during a power outage

March 28, 2025 at 5:23 p.m.

Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for the region, warning of a major spring ice storm.

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Board of Health Update for March 2025

March 26, 2025 at 6:40 p.m.

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

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Recognizing World TB Day 2025

March 24, 2025 at 2:55 p.m.

World TB Day, observed annually on March 24, amplifies the urgency of ending tuberculosis – the world’s deadliest infectious disease.

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Going ‘green’ for St. Patrick’s Day? Know the risks.

March 14, 2025 at 1:25 p.m.

Planning to add a little ‘green’ to your St. Patrick’s Day fun by indulging in recreational cannabis use? It’s important you know the risks.

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Vaccines remain the best protection during ongoing measles outbreak

March 13, 2025 at 7:01 p.m.

The South East Health Unit is urging residents to make sure their immunizations are up to date amid the largest measles outbreak in the province in 30 years.

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