This section provides users with supplemental information and prevention techniques with regard to the respiratory and gastrointestinal content presented throughout this website. The resources include fact sheets provided by KFL&A Public Health to help users learn more and help answer questions that may have arose while visiting Infection Watch Live. There are also external links to other governmental websites that may provide further information to our users. Users should note that these external websites are not managed by KFL&A Public Health. If you have any other questions that cannot be answered through our website please call KFL&A Public Health for further assistance.

Facts Sheets

• Hand Washing and Sanitizing
  Frequent hand washing and hand sanitizing is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection.
• Norovirus
  Norovirus is a major cause of outbreaks of gastroenteritis in children and adults.
• Strep Throat/Scarlet Fever
  Strep throat and scarlet fever are infections caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria.
• Childhood Illnesses
  A table showing childhood illnesses with information on how it spreads, how to recognize it, when it is contagious, and when to report it.
• Stopping the Spread of Intestinal Illness
  Diarrhea is often the first sign of an intestinal illness.
• What You Should Know About Influenza and Influenza Vaccine
  The flu is a serious, acute respiratory disease that is caused by a virus.
• Management of Influenza in the Home

External Resources

• Telehealth Ontario
  Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse.
• HealthyOntario
  HealthyOntario.com provides quick and easy access to a wide range of high quality health information and services available to Ontario residents.
• FluWatch
  Canada's national influenza surveillance system.
• About Diarrhea
  Diarrhea is a symptom, not a disease.