Peterborough Public Health News

Archives for "October 2024"


Patients of Kawartha Endodontics Encouraged to Seek Testing for Bloodborne Infections

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Oct 17, 2024

2019 Lapse at Kawartha Endodontics May Pose a Risk for Exposed Patients Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is once more encouraging individuals who were patients of Kawartha Endodontics between January 1, 2017 and July 16, 2019 to consider being tested for blood-borne infections, as a precautionary measure. In 2019, a serious lapse in infection prevention and […]

First Influenza Case of the Season Confirmed 

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Oct 11, 2024

COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine are Available for High-Risk Populations! Peterborough Public Health is reporting the first confirmed case of Influenza (flu) in the region.   “Compared to previous years, this is an early case of flu in the region as we typically expect to see the flu pop up around November or December,” says Dr. Thomas […]

Recalled Beef Jelly Tongue Products Sold in Region

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Oct 07, 2024

Health Canada has issued a recall of Beef Jelly Tongue products following confirmed cases of Listeria linked to these products. Locally, one case of Listeria infection has been confirmed following purchase of the product at Bridgenorth Deli (871 Ward St. Bridgenorth ON), prior to being informed of recall. The premise is cooperating well with the […]

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