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Several confirmed flu cases in young children; flu shots now available

Huron Perth, ON - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has received confirmation of several cases of influenza A (flu) in children under the age of five. This is a noteworthy development because influenza testing is very limited so HPPH does not typically see this number of lab-confirmed cases of influenza in children this young.

Influenza season has also started several weeks earlier than usual in Huron Perth. Flu season typically begins in late November.

“Even healthy children can become seriously...

Respiratory Illness Media Update

Update on local respiratory illnesses

As anticipated, we are beginning to see a complicated season of respiratory illnesses. 

Influenza

• Last week, Huron Perth Public Health received confirmation of the first case of influenza (flu) in a Huron County resident. The lab-confirmed result means that flu is circulating in Huron Perth. We have since received additional confirmation of influenza cases.

COVID-19

• COVID-19 continues to circulate. As of our last update on Wednesday, Oct. 26:
  • There have been 8,846...

First confirmed case of flu in Huron Perth; multiple viruses circulating

Huron Perth, ON - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has received confirmation of the first case of influenza (flu) in a Huron County resident. The lab-confirmed result means that flu is circulating in Huron Perth.

“We can all expect this respiratory illness season to be more complicated with influenza, COVID-19, and other viruses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) circulating at the same time,” says Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health for Huron Perth. “I encourage all residents aged...

Prevent the spread of respiratory illness at Thanksgiving

Huron Perth, ON – While many people prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving this weekend, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages residents to use layers of protection to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.

Huron Perth COVID-19 data from October 5, 2022 show that there are three new deaths, 11 active outbreaks and seven hospitalizations since our last weekly report. Individuals may be at higher risk of severe illness if they:

• are an older adult (risk increases with each...

Adults 18+ can now receive bivalent booster at HPPH clinics

Huron Perth, ON – As of today, September 26, 2022, all individuals aged 18 and over can receive the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster at HPPH clinics. For the last two weeks, health care workers and populations most vulnerable to severe COVID-19 illness were prioritized to receive this vaccine.

The bivalent vaccine targets both the original COVID-19 virus and the Omicron BA.1 subvariant, and also generates a good immune response against the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants.

“As we head into fall and winter,...