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Tuberculosis Outbreak Elgin County January 2007
Author(s): Laura McLachlin
Published Date: 2008/03/24
In January 2007, two cases of active tuberculosis involving residents of Elgin County long term care homes were diagnosed. Over the course of the outbreak investigation, over 600 contacts were identified and assessed. This report summarizes the details of the management of the outbreak and the recommendations made by those most actively involved in the management of the outbreak.
Tuberculosis Outbreak Final Report.pdf


Snapshot on ... Influenza
Author(s): B.L. Coleman
Published Date: 2004/11/20
The number of deaths (1996-2000), hospital admissions (1996-2002), emergency department visits (2001-02), and confirmed cases of influenza reported to public health officials. It also includes information regarding influenza vaccination behaviours and attitudes.
influenza 2005.pdf


Snapshot on ... Knowledge & Behaviours Regarding West Nile Virus
Author(s): B.L. Coleman & D. Grafton
Published Date: 2004/05/31
RRFSS telephone survey data of Elgin County residents' knowledge, perception of risk, and behaviours regarding West Nile virus.
west nile virus 2004.pdf