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Measles in Manitoba – What to Know
Measles is highly contagious and spreads through coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Infection can cause complications and can result in serious illness or death. Information on measles exposure locations in Manitoba visit https://ow.ly/Tv6450YciVW
Immunization is the best way to prevent measles. Talk to your local public health office or call Health Links – Info Santé about how to catch up (1-888-315-9257) to ensure everyone is up to date. If you are planning to travel with an infant between 6 months and 12 months of age, talk to your health care provider about early measles vaccination.
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Hepatitis A Vaccine
Manitoba continues to see new cases of Hepatitis A associated with the ongoing provincial outbreak.
Hepatitis A is an acute liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A can be spread through contact with an infected person’s feces (stool) or by drinking or eating contaminated food or water. Hepatitis A can also pass from person to person through some forms of sexual contact or from sharing needles with someone who may be infected.
Some people infected with Hepatitis A, especially young children, have no symptoms. Others can develop symptoms that may include:
- Fever
- loss of …
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Let’s Talk About Mental Health – Bell Let’s Talk Day, 2026
Join us for a Microsoft Teams presentation: Let’s Talk About Mental Health on Bell Let’s Talk Day, January 21, from 12:30–2:00 p.m.
Topics include understanding mental health, reducing stigma, how our nervous system responds to stress, and everyday coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and low mood. Follow the Microsoft Teams link below to join the session. We hope you can join the conversation.
Microsoft Teams – Let’s Talk About Mental Health
…NRHA Chief Executive Officer Resignation
The Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) Board of Directors has been informed Mr. Raj Sewda will resign his position as CEO of the Authority. The Board thanks Mr. Sewda for his commitment to northern health care.
Since joining the NRHA in 2023, Mr. Sewda led with a focus on strengthening partnerships, advancing organizational priorities, and supporting communities across the Region. This work is acknowledged and appreciated.
“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Raj for his service and commitment to the NRHA,” said Kelsey Horrocks, Chair of the NRHA Board.
Mr. Sewda shared, “It has been an honour …