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Physicians' CornerWelcome back to our monthly broadcast of the Physician's Corner! In this 5 minute video recording, you will hear about the importance of emphasizing to patients the importance of continuing with COVID-19 precautions as we enter into the winter months – such as keeping a 2m distance, washing hands and wearing face coverings frequently and really limiting social circles as tight as possible to limit the spread of infection. Other topics covered include:
____ If you have any questions, please review our FAQs for health care professionals or call our COVID-19 Health Care Professionals information line at 905-688-8248, press 7 then press 1. Have your say - tell us what you would like to hear discussed in next month's Physicians' Corner broadcast. We'd love to hear from you! Note: Having trouble viewing the video? Right click on the top of the email and select "download pictures" or view the email in your web browser. UPDATE: Welcome New Physicians To Niagara!Niagara Region Public Health would like to welcome those new to practice in 2020. UPDATE: Vaccine Preventable Disease ProgramFlu vaccine for children under 5 years of age
Health cards Public Health is getting inquiries from individuals not being able to get a free flu shot because of their health card status. Please follow Ministry direction for administering flu shots. If you have any questions, please call the Vaccine Preventable Disease program Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7396. UPDATE: West Nile VirusNiagara Region Public Health has received its first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for 2020. All confirmed and suspect cases of WNV should be reported to the Infectious Disease program at 1-888-505-6074 or 905-688-8248 ext. 7330. Specimen Requirements and Test Ordering
Refer to Public Health Ontario for information on specimen collection and handling. REVIEW: Respiratory SurveillanceSurveillance Update: Influenza Activity Low
For more detail or the most recent data, please visit Public Health Ontario’s page for the Ontario Respiratory Pathogen Bulletin. REVIEW: Youth Mental Health & Addictions ServiceNiagara Region Mental Health's Youth Mental Health and Addiction (YMHA) service provides counselling, education, and support to help youth working towards recovery. This service is for those ages 17 – 25 years who are experiencing emerging mental health or addiction concerns and provides:
This service is currently taking on new client referrals. To refer eligible patients, please complete the referral online or print and fax the form. If you have questions about eligibility, or if you have patients who may benefit from the YMHA service, please visit our website or call the intake line at 905-688-2854, ext. 7262. MEDICAL ADVISORIES & MEMOS November 2020
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