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Lambton Public Health reporting laboratory confirmed measles case
Posted on Friday, March 21, 2025 04:39 PM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is reporting its first laboratory confirmed case of measles in an individual in Lambton County.
At this time, LPH has followed up with all known contacts and exposures while further investigation is ongoing. Further details will be provided as necessary.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that is spread through the air when someone with measles breathes, coughs, or sneezes. The measles virus can live for up to two hours in the air. LPH is reminding...
Child Care Career Fair taking place March 26 in Camlachie
Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 10:32 AM
Sarnia, ON – Lambton Rural Child Care is expanding and looking to hire for multiple rural employment opportunities in the local early years and child care sector. They will be hosting a career fair in partnership with the Lambton Works Centre on Wednesday, March 26 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Camlachie Community Centre (6767 Camlachie Road, Camlachie).
This event is open to the public to network, apply for positions, discuss opportunities, and learn more about careers within the Early Childhood...
Avian influenza confirmed in poultry flock in Lambton County
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 01:39 PM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is investigating a confirmed report of H5N1 avian influenza in birds within Lambton County. The investigation includes close collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA), and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to contain, monitor, and respond to the situation.
Avian influenza is a viral disease that mostly affects domestic poultry and wildlife such as geese, ducks, and...
Lambton Public Health searching for dog following bite incident in Sarnia
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 11:14 AM
Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident that occurred around 2:30 p.m. on March 13, 2025, at Blackwell Dog Park in Sarnia.
The dog is described as large size, white colored with brown spots, resembling a mastiff, and was accompanied by a male owner. The owner is described as a Caucasian male, average height, with an average build, wearing a plaid flannel jacket, blue baseball hat, a little facial hair...
Lambton Public Health issues advisory regarding increase in suspected opioid toxicity
Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2025 01:18 PM
Point Edward, ON – Due to recent reports of an increase in opioid toxicity, linked to a newly detected substance, Lambton Public Health (LPH) urgently recommends caution if using unregulated drugs.
Actions you can take to prevent opioid-related poisonings include:
- Don’t mix with alcohol or other drugs,
- Don’t use alone,
- Know the signs of an opioid overdose, and
- Carry a Naloxone kit.
Reports indicate there is an increase in risk of overdose, linked to a newly detected substance, and additional doses of...
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