With summer upon us, many Nova Scotians will head to the many beautiful beaches, trails, parks and wooded areas located around the province. But as our time spent outdoors increases, so does the chance of coming into contact with ticks.
A pilot project is sparking the imagination of Yarmouth-area school children and opening them up to a whole new world beyond touchscreens and smartphones.
Nova Scotia Health Authority’s Public Health team is following up with individuals who may have had an exposure to tuberculosis (TB) between September 22-25, 2017 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Healthy. It’s a word that can mean many things to many people and it was one of the pillars of Halifax’s recently adopted Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP).
As shared in November, mumps cases have been circulating in the Halifax area. The case total to date is 20 and Dr. Trevor Arnason, Medical Officer of Health for Halifax area, says it’s a good reminder for people to make sure they’re immunized.
A recent increase in mumps cases in the Halifax area has Dr. Trevor Arnason reminding Nova Scotians to check their vaccination status and be mindful of how to prevent spreading and catching the virus.
It’s that time of year again, when influenza (aka flu) season rolls around. The good news is you can take steps to protect yourself and loved ones by getting your flu vaccine.
