Alberta 
Alberta: B.C. smoke prompts Alberta air quality warning(0)
Edmonton AB–Albertans are being advised to take precautions against potential health risks associated with deteriorating air quality across the province, caused by drifting smoke from forest fires in British Columbia.
“I strongly advise people with asthma, bronchitis or emphysema to remain indoors, keep their windows closed and take any preventative measures their physicians have previously recommended,” [...]
Alberta: Water advisory issued for Hamlet of Fawcett
Fawcett AB–Due to higher than acceptable concentrations of Nitrate in the Fawcett Water System, Alberta Health Services is advising all pregnant women, nursing mothers and infants under six months of age, living in the Hamlet of Fawcett, to stop drinking tap water immediately. Additionally, tap water from this system should not be used to [...]
Alberta: Enterovirus causing Aseptic Meningities alert
Edmonton AB–There has been an increase in the incidence of laboratory confirmed enterovirus infections causing aseptic meningitis in Alberta since late March 2010. The majority of cases have been in individuals between 11-29 years old, who have presented with headache, stiff neck and fever. Some have also experienced rash, photophobia and GI symptoms. Affected individuals [...]
Alberta: Reminder to take precautions against Hantavirus
Edmonton AB–Following confirmation of Hantavirus in two central Alberta residents, Alberta Health Services is reminding Albertans to take simple precautions to protect themselves from illness.
“Although Hantavirus infection is rare, it can be fatal” says Dr. Gerry Predy, Senior Medical Officer of Health, Alberta Health Services. “Anyone who comes into contact with mice, mice droppings, urine [...]
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