MCA Community Health Program

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Due to an incoming storm and potential high winds, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be closing early today, Jan. 9, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. Please drive safely and, if possible, avoid travel this evening.

Please check your local news and social media pages for weather advisories and updates. To receive Mohawk Council of Akwesasne mobile text alerts (which includes delays and closures), sign up at www.akwesasne.ca/textalerts.

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Every visit is different, so it’s important to re-assess your risk and comfort level as your planned visits change. The tool can be used at any time for a fresh assessment to help with your next decision to visit with others. You can also use this tool to evaluate the risk for another person’s visit by answering the questions to the best of your ability for their situation.
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Most children will have experienced an Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection by the age of 2. In healthy children and adults, RSV usually causes a mild illness with cold-like symptoms. However, for infants, it can be much more serious.

Before getting close to an infant, ensure you’ve thoroughly cleaned your hands, don’t have any symptoms of illness, and consider wearing a mask to help protect them from viruses like RSV.

In infants, symptoms to look out for include:
• irritability
• difficulty breathing (wheezing)
• decreased appetite or feeding
• decreased activity

If your child has these symptoms, stay home if possible, ensure they drink plenty of fluids and get lots of rest. Talk to their health care provider and give them medications as directed. If your child is having difficulty breathing or is dehydrated, seek immediate medical care.

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We will gather on December 1, 2023, for Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week to increase understanding and honour the resilience of Indigenous communities in the face of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Recognizing this week is crucial to fostering awareness, promoting education, and uniting in support of those affected, as we strive for a future free from stigma and discrimination.



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If you need a red ribbon, pick some up at the Community Health Office.

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Keep up to date on COVID-19 recommendations at https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-coronavirus

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM: 2023 FLU SHOT CLINICS
The MCA Community Health Program (CHP) will be hosting seasonal influenza (flu) shot clinics in Akwesasne throughout November. Appointments are not required, walk-ins are welcome.

The flu shot schedule is as follows:

NOVEMBER 3, 2023
CHP Office — 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic — 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Tsi Snaihne Fire Hall — 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023
CHP Office — 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic — 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Tsi Snaihne Fire Hall — 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023
CHP Office — 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information, please call CHP at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220.

UPCOMING COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS *NEW DATE ADDED*
The MCA Community Health Program will be hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics on November 3, November 17, and November 24 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. by appointment only.

The vaccine being offered is an updated COVID-19 vaccine formulation (XBB. 1.5 containing COVID-19 mRNA vaccine). This vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older if it has been 6 months since your last COVID-19 vaccine OR known COVID-19 infection. Only Moderna vaccines are available for pediatric doses (under 12 years of age) at this time.

If you have any questions, or would like to make an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, please contact the Community Health Program at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU CONTRACT COVID-19
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is providing the community with information on what to do if they contract COVID-19. With respiratory illness and flu season looming, it is highly recommended that Akwesasronon follow public health guidelines and avoid the spread of flus, viruses, and illnesses to other community members.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include, but are not limited to:
• Fever/chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Decrease or loss of taste or smell
• Muscle aches or joint pain
• Extreme tiredness
• Sore throat
• Runny or stuffy/congested nose
• Headache
• Nausea/vomiting and/or diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Pink eye
• Decreased or no appetite (young children only)

If you have any COVID-19 symptoms (even if mild), it is recommended that you stay home (self-isolate) while you are sick.

This means:
• Staying home until you have no fever, and your symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if you have gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and/or diarrhea).
• After isolating, wear a well-fitted, high-quality mask when out in public for 10 days from when your symptoms started.
• Avoid non-essential visits to vulnerable individuals (e.g., seniors) and highest risk settings (e.g., hospitals, long-term care) for 10 days from when your symptoms started.
• Follow this advice whether you have tested for COVID-19 or not.
• Make sure you know if you are eligible for COVID-19 treatments and how to get tested and access treatment if you are eligible.

To find out how long you need to self-isolate, complete the COVID-19 Self-Assessment (www.ontario.ca/self-assessment). Follow Public Health Ontario’s instructions on how to self-isolate (www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/documents/ncov/factsheet-covid-19-how-to-self-isolate).

If you tested positive for COVID-19, but do not have any symptoms, you are not required to self-isolate. You should self-monitor for symptoms and self-isolate if symptoms develop. Wear a well-fitted, high-quality mask when in public settings, especially if they are crowded or have poor ventilation, and avoid non-essential visits to vulnerable individuals (e.g., seniors) and high-risk settings for 10 days from your positive test date.

To stop the spread of COVID-19, it is important that you notify your close contacts, so that they can self-monitor for symptoms and self-isolate (stay home) if symptoms develop. A close contact is anyone who you spent time with when you were infectious.

If you have COVID-19 symptoms, your infectious period began 48 hours before your symptoms started.
If you do not have COVID-19 symptoms, your infectious period began 48 hours before your positive COVID-19 test date.

Close contacts include:
• Anyone you live with.
• Anyone who was within 2 meters (6 feet) of you for 15 minutes or more, without a well-fitted, high-quality mask.
• Anyone you had multiple close encounters with over a 24-hour period (even if each was less than 15 minutes) without a well-fitted, high-quality mask.
• Anyone you had close, physical contact with (e.g., hugging) without a well-fitted, high-quality mask.

Close contacts do not include:
• People you had brief, close contact with while wearing a well-fitted, high-quality mask and/or with a barrier (e.g., Plexiglas) in place.
• People who you passed by you quickly
• People you greeted while staying 2 meters (6 feet) apart.
• Someone who made a delivery to you while you were self-isolating, but who did not have close contact with you.

Individuals with a weak immune system should isolate for at least 10 days (from symptom onset or positive test date) regardless if you have symptoms of COVID-19.

Should you have any questions or require more information regarding COVID-19 or seasonal respiratory illness season, please contact the Community Health Program at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220.

🩹🦠Flu Clinic Tonight!
⏰ 4pm-7pm
🏥 Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM: 2023 FLU SHOT CLINICS
The MCA Community Health Program (CHP) will be hosting seasonal influenza (flu) shot clinics throughout Akwesasne in October and November. Appointments are not required, walk-ins are welcome.

The flu shot schedule for October is as follows:

OCTOBER 27
CHP Office @ Kanonhkwa'tsheri:io
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

OCTOBER 30
Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

For more information, please call Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220.

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🦠💉Walk-in Flu Clinic happening today!
⏰ 9am-5pm
🏥 Kanonhkwa'tsheri:io Health Facility CHP office

Flu Clinic tonight! 🦠💉
4pm-7pm Tsi Snaihne Fire Hall

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM: 2023 FLU SHOT CLINICS
The MCA Community Health Program will be hosting seasonal influenza (flu) shot clinics throughout Akwesasne in October and November. Appointments are not required, walk-ins are welcome.

The flu shot schedule for October is as follows:

OCTOBER 23
Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

OCTOBER 25
Tsi Snaihne Fire Hall
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

OCTOBER 27
CHP Office
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

OCTOBER 30
Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

For more information, please call Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220.

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Flu Clinic tonight! 🦠💉
4pm-7pm at the Kawehn:oke Medical Clinic

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM: 2023 FLU SHOT CLINICS
The MCA Community Health Program will be hosting seasonal influenza (flu) shot clinics throughout Akwesasne in October and November. Appointments are not required, walk-ins are welcome.

The flu shot schedule for October is as follows:

OCTOBER 23
Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

OCTOBER 25
Tsi Snaihne Fire Hall
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

OCTOBER 27
CHP Office
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

OCTOBER 30
Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

For more information, please call Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220.

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