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Official account for Durham Region Health Dept. (Ontario, Canada) Durham Health Connection Line: 1-800-841-2729. Not monitored 24/7. #PublicHealthProtects
Durham Region, ON
Joined November 2011
Splash pads can be fun, but still pose risks. Always supervise children. 💦 . Learn more
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Romance is in the air during wedding season but there’s nothing romantic about food poisoning. Keep cold foods at 4°C and below and hot foods at 60°C and above at all times. Remember to also keep foods covered to keep dirt, dust and insects away!.#OutdoorWedding #FoodSafety
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If you find a tick crawling or feeding on you or a family member, contact your doctor as soon as possible. 📸 For tick ID, visit a FREE online service that uses your photograph of the tick to identify its species. Learn more
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Today is #WorldZoonosesDay. 🧫 . Zoonotic diseases are common and can spread between animals and humans. They can transmit through direct contact with animals, insect, contaminated food, or even the environment.
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If your kids are enjoying outdoor activities today, monitor them frequently for signs of heat illness and keep them hydrated. ☀️ 🌡️ . Learn more
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Giant Hogweed and Wild Parsnip may look harmless—but they can cause severe burns and skin damage when touched. Learn how to spot them and stay safe this summer:.🎥 Watch this video: #DurhamRegion #HarmfulPlants #GiantHogweed #WildParsnip #OutdoorSafety.
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A heat warning is in effect Sat. July 5 to Sun. July 6 for #DurhamRegion. ☀️ 🌡️ . Humidex values reaching 40 are expected. Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. Learn more
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Did you know that ticks can survive a washing machine cycle? 🧺 . Keep your family safe from Lyme disease by tossing your clothes in the dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes before washing them. 🌡️ . Learn more
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If bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus, you can show symptoms of illness. 🦟 . Take steps to protect yourself! . Use DEET or Picardin/Icaridin-based bug spray, cover up between dusk and dawn and more. For tips, visit
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Be air aware! Check the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) forecast in your area to know the best times to be active outdoors. An AQHI level of 1-3 is ideal air quality for outdoor activities. Learn more
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In this video message Dr. Robert Kyle, Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health talks about the Health Department’s 2024 annual report – Durham Health Check-Up! . 📽️ Watch:
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Updated beach water test results are now available in the @DurhamHealth online disclosure portal, #CheckAndGO Durham. Beaches are posted when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard. View current test results on Check&GO! Durham:
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Food Recall Warning: Vicente Marino brand Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil recalled due to histamine
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☀️ Planning to spend time outdoors this summer? . Take precautions to protect against West Nile virus. Subscribe to our webpage to learn about West Nile and how to project yourself and your family. Visit
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RT @DRPS: 🚨 DRPS is hiring 100+ officers!. As Durham Region grows, so does the need for strong, community-first policing. If you're ready….
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Can't resist a cute animal?. Always remember to wash your hands after contact with:.🐷 Farm, zoo or household animals (eg. puppies, kittens, reptiles). 🐶 Pet food and treats. 🐾 Pet tanks, cages and their environment. For more information, visit
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A recent food recall is linked to Listeria monocytogenes: Learn about how you can avoid getting this illness:
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Food Recall Warning: Peeters Mushroom Farm brand Sliced Mushrooms recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
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