Notice :
Please note that the Hornepayne offices of the Porcupine Health Unit will be closed on May 13, May 14, May 15, May 16 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you require any assistance, please contact the main office at 1-800-461-1818.
Notice :
There is currently a shortage of the yellow fever vaccine in Canada. Travellers should contact the Porcupine Health Unit well in advance to inquire about whether or not Yellow Fever vaccine is required. The Porcupine Health Unit will then be able to advise you on your options including possibly travelling out of town to receive the yellow fever vaccine.
Highlights
Measles
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily. Measles spreads through the air when an infected person breaths, coughs, or sneezes. It can survive in the air for up to two hours. Measles can be spread from four days before the rash appears until four days after the onset of the rash.
Request for Proposal - Branding, Website, and Social Media Design Services
The Porcupine and Timiskaming Health Units are currently inviting prospective proponents to submit proposals for the provision of branding, website, and social media design services for the merged public health unit of Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) and Timiskaming Health Unit (THU).