Doctors urge families to prepare as virus season nears
Local health officials are reminding families not to forget one important item as the school year begins.
Dr. Davinder Singh, Medical Officer of Health with Southern Health–Santé Sud, says the return to school is a timely opportunity for parents and caregivers to review their children's vaccination records, especially in light of a recent uptick in measles cases across Manitoba.
Doctors urge families to prep for more than just class as virus season nears
Backpacks are packed, lunchboxes are filled, and school buses are about to hit the road, but local health officials are reminding families not to forget one more important item before the first bell rings.
Dr. Davinder Singh, Medical Officer of Health with Southern Health–Santé Sud, says the return to school is a timely opportunity for parents and caregivers to review their children's vaccination records, especially in light of a recent uptick in measles cases across Manitoba.
Extra caution urged as pools are recalled following U.S. tragedies
As families across Manitoba make the most of warm weather, water safety remains a pressing concern, particularly for young children.
Over 260,000 units recalled
On Monday, Health Canada issued a recall for more than 260,000 above-ground swimming pools sold nationwide, following reports of nine child drownings in the United States.
Caution urged as more heatwaves approach Southern Manitoba
After a sweltering start to July, southern Manitoba is getting relief from the summer scorch. Environment Canada issued a heat warning earlier this week, with daytime highs soaring into the mid-30s and humidex values pushing it well into uncomfortable territory at 40 and higher.
As we head into the weekend, Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, says cooler temperatures are on the horizon, though the reprieve will be short-lived.