Please note that the Matheson office of the Porcupine Health Unit will be closed on May 22, May 23, May 24 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.
Please note that the Moosonee office of the Porcupine Health Unit will be closed today, Friday May 17, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. If you require any assistance, please contact the main office at 1-800-461-1818.
Please note that all Porcupine Health Unit offices will be closed all day on Monday May 20, 2024 for Victoria Day.
CURRENT WATER ADVISORIES
For further information, visit our Water Advisories page.
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.
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.
Wildfires are often large, and can sometimes lead to widespread impacts on the land, and on the well-being of the population.
To best protect against severe sickness or hospital stays, everyone should ensure their vaccinations are up to date.
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).