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KFL&A Public Health is issuing an extended heat warning to advise residents in Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington area that the extended nature of the hot and humid weather that will be affecting parts of this area, may have adverse health effects. Learn more at www.kflaph.ca/ExtremeHeat

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KINGSTON – KFL&A Public Health is issuing an extended heat warning to advise residents in Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington area that the extended nature of the hot and humid weather that will be affecting parts of this area, may have adverse health effects.  According to Environment Canada, the hot weather conditions will start Saturday, July 14 and persist until Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Daytime high temperatures are anticipated to be in the low to...
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KINGSTON – KFL&A Public Health is issuing an alert to warn residents about a recent rise in opioid-related overdoses and resultant hospital admissions in the last two weeks within the KFL&A region.
Recent data provided by local authorities and health care providers indicates the urgent need for continued action to expand the opioid response as opioid-related overdoses continue to increase in our region and across the province, and as more and more drugs (opioids...
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KINGSTON – KFL&A Public Health is advising residents of Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington area to be mindful of the hot and humid temperatures and take the necessary steps to avoid heat related illnesses.
Heat illnesses include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat fainting, heat edema (i.e., swelling of hands, feet, and ankles), heat rash, and heat cramps (i.e., muscle cramps). It is important to watch for signs and symptoms for yourself, as well as...
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Kingston – KFL&A Public Health is issuing an extended heat warning to advise residents in Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington area that the extended nature of the hot and humid weather that will be affecting parts of this area, may have adverse health effects.  According to Environment Canada, the hot weather conditions will start on Saturday of the Canada Day long weekend, with expected daytime highs in low to mid thirties, overnight temperatures...
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