Tick safety
**** NS Government Release Tick safety There are several kinds of ticks in Nova Scotia, but only the blacklegged tick carries the bacteria and virus that cause tick borne diseases, such as Lyme disease. Ticks like moist and humid environments and can be found in or near woods, shrubs, leaf litter, long grass, urban parks...
Talc: Health risks associated with inhalation and exposure to the female genital area
**** Info via Health Canada Talc: Health risks associated with inhalation and exposure to the female genital area Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada have conducted a joint screening assessment of talc under the Chemicals Management Plan. The final screening assessment, based on the latest scientific evidence, concludes that certain uses of talc...
Public Health received a report from Halifax Regional Police that a substance seized in Halifax tested positive for Etizaolam
**** NSHA Media Release #DrugAlert Public Health received a report from Halifax Regional Police that a substance seized in Halifax tested positive for Etizaolam. The substance was a blue rectangular tab with 3 bisecting lines, stamped B707 on one side and blank on the other side. The substance may be mistaken for Xanax. Etizolam is...
Certain lots of L’il Critters and vitafusion vitamins recalled due to metal wire fragments
**** Recall via Health Canada Certain lots of L’il Critters and vitafusion vitamins recalled due to metal wire fragments Issue Church & Dwight Canada Corp. is recalling certain lots of L’il Critters Gummy Vites children’s vitamins, as well as vitafusion Fibre Well and vitafusion MultiVites vitamins for adults, because certain lots may contain metal...
Proctor Silex Pantone Oven Mitt recalled due to burn and fire hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Proctor Silex Pantone Oven Mitt recalled due to burn and fire hazard Common name: Proctor Silex Pantone Oven Mitt Product description: This recall involves the Proctor Silex Pantone Oven Mitt available in four different colours. Recalled products: Description UPC Oven Mitt Pair (grey) 65589742581 Oven Mitt Pair (navy) 65589742598 Oven Mitt Pair...
Dash Floor Lamp recalled due Fire Hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Dash Floor Lamp recalled due Fire Hazard Common name: Dash Floor Lamp Product description: This recall involves the Dash Floor Lamp sold primarily at Urban Barn. The recalled product is a black metal floor lamp, with a curved body including four exposed vintage bulbs. The lamp base measures approximately 62 cm (24.5...
Muscle-relaxant OrfenAce 100 mg tablets recalled because of nitrosamine impurity
**** Recall via Health Canada Muscle-relaxant OrfenAce 100 mg tablets recalled because of nitrosamine impurity Issue SteriMax Inc. is recalling OrfenAce 100 mg tablets after testing identified a nitrosamine impurity above what is considered acceptable if the drug were to be taken over a lifetime. OrfenAce (a brand name for orphenadrine citrate) is an...
A province-wide moment of silence will be observed at 3 p.m. on April 18 to honour and remember the 22 Nova Scotians who were killed on April 18 and 19, 2020
**** NS Government Release A province-wide moment of silence will be observed at 3 p.m. on April 18 to honour and remember the 22 Nova Scotians who were killed on April 18 and 19, 2020. A confidential, toll-free line is now open to help anyone in need of emotional support as a result of the...
New Program to Support Serious Pressure Injuries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Program to Support Serious Pressure Injuries —————————————————————- Nova Scotia is partnering with the federal government to expand a program that helps prevent and manage pressure injuries and complex wounds in continuing care. The provincial wound management program was identified as a priority by the long-term care sector. The expansion will...
Emotional Support Line Open for Public
**** INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Release Emotional Support Line Open for Public ———————————————————– A confidential, toll-free line is now open to help anyone in need of emotional support as they reflect on the April 2020 tragedy that began in Portapique, Colchester Co. People can call the free support line at 1-866-885-6540. It is available 24 hours a day...