Learn how to build a purifier to improve indoor air quality during episodes of forest fire smoke.
Avian flu (also known as H5N1) is a flu virus that mostly affects wild birds and poultry, and can lead to illness and death.
Learn more about clean air sites open to people during episodes of forest fire smoke.
After wildfires, be cautious when checking damaged camps and cabins due to risks from unstable structures, sharp debris, and ash inhalation.
COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. It can cause symptoms such as coughing, fever, and difficulty breathing.
There are many things to consider when you go home after a forest fire evacuation
Influenza (flu) is a contagious lung disease caused by the influenza virus. This is a different virus than the one that causes COVID-19.
Gastroenteritis is a contagious illness that causes an upset stomach, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Gonorrhea is the second most common sexually transmitted infection in Eeyou Istchee.
GAS diseases are caused by germs that spread through secretions, infect body systems and require antibiotics. Severe cases can be fatal.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is an infection caused by a virus and is common among babies and children under age 5.
Haemophilius Influenzae type a (called Hia for short) is a kind of bacteria that can cause mild to severe disease, especially in children under 5.
An infection is when germs enter someone’s body and start to make the person sick.
Precautionary measures are safety steps you can take to prevent getting or spreading infectious diseases.
Switching to lead-free ammunition helps keep our families, environment, and meechum healthy.
The Cree Board of Health recommends you wear a mask in certain situations to protect yourself and people around you.
Meningococcal disease is a serious infection that can cause meningitis or septicemia. It can be deadly. It’s treated with antibiotics.
Damp, wet areas in the house can cause mould to grow inside your home which can cause health problems for your family.
Mpox, or monkeypox, is a viral disease that can spread through close contact with someone carrying the virus.
If there is a large rise in the number of cases of an infectious disease, we may need to take additional precautions to keep people safe.
Pneumococcal infections are caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus.
Radon is a colorless and odorless gas that can enter your home. It is found naturally in some environments and communities in Eeyou Istchee.
During an evacuation due to wildfires, ash, soot or smoke residue may have gotten inside of homes and buildings.
Nasal irrigation, or rinsing, is a technique to rinse the nose and get rid of mucus.