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.

Precautionary measures are safety steps you can take to prevent getting or spreading infectious diseases.

An infection is when germs enter someone’s body and start to make the person sick. 

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

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.

Mpox, or monkeypox, is a viral disease that can spread through close contact with someone carrying the virus.

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

The Cree Board of Health recommends you wear a mask in certain situations to protect yourself and people around you.