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20 May 2025

Media Bulletin – Manitoba: Measles Vaccine Eligibility Bulletin

As the number of measles cases in Manitoba continues to increase, the province has broadened eligibility for the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to include infants from six months...
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9 May 2025 / Media Releases

Measles Case Confirmed in Thunder Bay District

Thunder Bay District Health Unit is reporting a lab-confirmed case of measles. The individual acquired the infection through international travel and is now recovering at home. The public health investigation...
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14 April 2025 / Media Releases

Canadian Dental Care Plan – an important program locally

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal program currently offering dental care to eligible: children under 18 years old, seniors aged 65 and older, and people with disabilities...
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11 April 2025 / Media Releases

Drug Alert – Increase in drug poisonings/overdose events

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has received reports of an increase in drug overdoses. While the specific substance responsible has not been identified, the effectiveness of naloxone suggests that opioids may...
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7 April 2025 / Media Releases

NWHU Celebrates Canadian Public Health Week

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is proud to participate in Canadian Public Health Week celebrations from April 7-11, 2025. The week is a time to recognize the important role public health...
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13 March 2025 / Media Releases

Risk of Measles Exposure – Toronto Pearson Airport

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is advising the public of a risk of exposure to measles at Pearson Airport in Toronto on March 2, 2025. Measles is a highly contagious airborne...
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7 March 2025 / Media Releases

A new tool to help drivers slow down in school zones!

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and the Town of Fort Frances work together to make school zone areas safer. Holly Chant – Health Promoter - NWHUCarly Miller ...
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Last modified: 14 July 2023