West Nile virus arrives in Canada prompts town prep
West Nile virus spreading across Canada and the United States may reach southern Alberta this summer. Town of Tabor officials consult Chinook Health Region on prevention measures including reducing standing water, protective clothing, DEET, and timing outdoor activity. A mosquito spraying plan is questioned pending program reviews.
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Chinook
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CHS Residents Get 24 Hour Health Information Line
Chinook Health Region residents will access Health Link a 24 hour physician staffed service using a triage based telephone line. Nurses handle calls from Calgary and Edmonton with extensive databases and rapid triage guiding to emergency care or home management.
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