Avian flu (also known as H5N1) is a flu virus that mostly affects wild birds and poultry, and can lead to illness and death. 

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in Eeyou Istchee.

COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. It can cause symptoms such as coughing, fever, and difficulty breathing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nasal irrigation, or rinsing, is a technique to rinse the nose and get rid of mucus.

Syphilis is a contagious bacterial infection that is mostly transmitted through sexual contact.