Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
Online Bulletin for Health Care Providers

Dec. 5, 2023

From:
Dr. Ethan Toumishey
Medical Officer of Health and CEO
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health

In this Issue:

  1. First lab-confirmed case of Influenza A
  2. Free webinar: Emergency Management in Hospitals & Healthcare

News & Updates

First lab-confirmed case of Influenza A in region: HCPs urged to order flu vaccine

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health has received laboratory confirmation of its first case of Influenza A for the 2023-24 flu season. The flu can lead to serious complications that can result in a hospital stay, especially among seniors and young children.

Health care providers are urged to order influenza vaccine as soon as possible if they have not done so already. The general population is currently eligible for influenza vaccine.

Flu ordering and pick up information:

Webinar: Emergency Management in Hospitals and Healthcare

York University Disaster and Emergency Management program is offering a series of lunchtime webinars. The next one is Emergency Management in Hospitals and Healthcare. Registration is free. Register and view the recordings of past webinars here.

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Contact Information: 

To report communicable diseases:613-966-5500 x349

To report AEFI or DOPHS: Online / Fax: 613-966-1813 or CDCFAX1@hpeph.ca

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is situated and provides services on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee people.

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