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Updating your child's immunization records with public health is easy. It's also important for keeping our schools and communities safe from vaccine preventable diseases.
Head to geph.ca/ispa to get started.
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Water contamination isn’t always visible, and even clear, good-tasting water can contain harmful bacteria.
Test your private drinking water system now. It’s free, online, and secure.
publichealthontario.ca/en/La…
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Just because its spooky season doesn’t mean you should be scared about your sexual health.
Some sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI) have no symptoms, so getting tested is the best way to protect yourself from scary surprises.
GEPH offers free STBBI testing, condoms, and barrier devices. Call 519-753-4937 or email [email protected] to book an appointment.
Learn more at geph.ca/sexualhealth.
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Low-cost rabies clinics are back and are an affordable option for getting your cat or dog immunized. For more information, visit smdhu.org/RabiesClinics
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Low-cost rabies clinics are back and are an affordable option for getting your cat or dog immunized. For more information, visit smdhu.org/RabiesClinics
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Secure your spot in our October 22, 2026, Food Handler Course and open new doors.
Enhance your food safety qualifications with our one-day Food Handler Certification Course. publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/…
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Teaching your teen to cook can be easy using this video series. It’s designed to help anyone get comfortable in the kitchen.
Let’s get cooking! wechu.org/youcancook
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It is incredible how making time for #PhysicalActivity, limiting sedentary time and sleeping enough will benefit you. It is important for your physical and mental health, as exercise helps you de-stress, focus, and improve your mood. More details here: csepguidelines.ca/
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Planning a festival, fair, or community celebration? Behind the scenes, our public health inspectors work hard to ensure attendees are safe. They review vendor applications and inspect booths for food safety, proper handwashing, refrigeration, and waste disposal.
If you’re looking to host a special event, learn more at geph.ca/events.
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#Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Powassan virus symptoms usually appear between 3-30 days after a bite from an infected blacklegged (deer) tick.
If you develop symptoms, call your local #PublicHealth unit or health care provider promptly.
ontario.ca/ticks
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Be a team player! Walking through a cloud of smoke isn’t the best way to start or finish a game.
Don’t risk getting a $305 fine. Know the Law: ow.ly/y6tl50ZzvRu
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🎒 School vaccines coming up? If your child has questions or feels nervous about vaccination, having a conversation beforehand can help.
Check out this guide with practical tips for talking to your child about vaccines & answering common questions: praxushealth.ca/campaign/sch…
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From preventing outbreaks in schools to reducing youth vaping & helping older adults prevent falls, local public health helps keep Toronto healthy every day, often behind the scenes.
Learn more about how public health works: toronto.ca/ThisIsPublicHealt…
#ThisIsTOPublicHealth
ALT B/w photo of 2 teens. Pink text; ‘Concerned about your teen vaping?’ A small photo box overlaid shows a pink-toned photo of a vape shop with 19+ sign. Text under reads, ‘We inspect retailers to reduce illegal access by minors’. In white all caps text underneath; This is Public Health. Logo & website
ALT Black & white photo of a young girl at school. Blue text; ‘Worried about measles?’ A photo box overlaid shows a blue-toned photo of a masked nurse giving a vaccine to a masked child. Text under; ‘We check vaccine records & help families stay up to date’. In white all caps text 'This Is Public Health
ALT Black & white photo of an older man falling. Green text; ‘Worried about falls?’ A photo box overlaid shows a green-toned photo of a group of older adults exercising. Text under reads, ‘We work to help prevent injuries for all ages’. In white all caps text underneath, ‘This is Public Health'
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Can you spot the tick?
Ticks are small & hard to see! As the weather cools, they’re still active, so it’s important to keep protecting yourself from tick-borne illnesses.
If you find a tick, find out what kind it is by using the eTick app or visiting etick.ca.
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🛡️Hepatitis B is a leading cause of liver cancer worldwide. Quick Hepatitis B facts:
👉️50–100 times more infectious than HIV
👉️vaccination is 95-100% effective
#RCDHU provides Hepatitis B vaccines at Grade 7 school immunization clinics!
🔗 rcdhu.com/healthy-living/imm…
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Students need routine childhood vaccines or a valid exemption to attend school in Ontario.
Parents need to report vaccines to Toronto Public Health.
Need help? Watch our how-to video or download our guide: toronto.ca/StudentVaccines
ALT A graphic showing an illustrated person sitting at a computer looking at Toronto Public Health’s report student vaccines webpage. Text says, ‘Submitting a Vaccination Record on ICON (Immunization Connect Ontario).
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1 in 6 children in our region have a limited quantity and selection of foods and/or to skip meals because their family can’t afford food.
They don’t deserve this…
Act by signing the e-mail at Put Food Banks Out of Business webpage.
putfoodbanksoutofbusiness.co…
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Want to know how a business performed during its most recent health inspection? Inspection results are posted online so you can make informed choices about where you book salon/beauty services, eat, swim or visit. Know before you go: simcoemuskokahealth.org/Heal…
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Heading to a party this Labour Day weekend?
Make a plan before you go: charge your phone, know how you’re getting home, stay with friends you trust, and check in with each other.
Fun nights are better when everyone gets home safe.
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#Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Powassan virus symptoms usually appear between 3-30 days after a bite from an infected blacklegged (deer) tick.
If you develop symptoms, call your local #PublicHealth unit or health care provider promptly.
ontario.ca/ticks
