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Lambton Public Health Announces Second Dose Vaccine Strategy
Posted on Friday, June 04, 2021 12:33 PM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is happy to report the region’s vaccine rollout is expanding to offer second doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to the eligible individuals ahead of Health Canada’s 16-week interval timeline, which was originally created to prioritize first doses.
Second dose administration will be distributed according to the age-based and priority sequencing of first doses. As such, LPH is cancelling and re-scheduling all existing second dose appointments in an effort to...
Western University Collaborations - May 31
Posted on Friday, June 04, 2021 12:23 PM
Sarnia, ON – The Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park and Western University are strengthening their partnership.
The County of Lambton Community Development Corporation and Western University have renewed their affiliation agreement in an effort to enhance collaborations across the two regions.
Dr. Katherine Albion, Executive Director of the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park, has also been appointed Acting Executive Director of the Western Research Parks for a six-month term, in addition to her...
Emergency Control Group Update - May 26, 2021
Posted on Friday, June 04, 2021 12:17 PM
Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton Emergency Control Group met Wednesday, May 26 to discuss updates to the current COVID-19 situation.
At this meeting, the Emergency Control Group:
- Heard that over 68,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Lambton County, as of Wednesday, May 26. This is approximately 59% of adults aged 18+ in Lambton County who have received one or more doses of vaccine.
- Discussed current COVID-19 case counts in Lambton County. Increases in cases are fluctuating...
Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Pets Against Tick Bites
Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2021 11:35 AM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is reminding area residents to protect themselves and their families against ticks and Lyme disease when outdoors.
Lyme disease is spread by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick; a tiny, slow-moving bug about the size of a sesame seed. Ticks live in wooded areas and fields, and attach themselves to a person or animal that brushes against plants, bushes or tall grass. Once attached, ticks feed on blood; most people never feel the bite.
"Not all blacklegged...
Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – May 25, 2021
Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 01:00 PM
Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, May 25 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County. Here are some highlights from the meeting:
To date, a total of 68,755 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to residents of Lambton County by public health, hospitals, primary care and pharmacies. That represents 58.7 percent of adults aged 18+ in Lambton County who have received one or more doses.
Last Tuesday, Lambton Public Health...
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