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  • Know the Laws

    Know the Laws

    There are new laws for smoking and vaping, including the use of cannabis.

    Learn more about cannabis legalization

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  • Legal doesn’t mean harmless. No drug is without risk.

    Legal doesn’t mean harmless. No drug is without risk.

    The only way to avoid all risks, is to not use cannabis.

    If you choose to use cannabis, lower your risk by following Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines.

    Find out more about the guidelines
  • Immunization Reporting

    Immunization Reporting

    Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) a secure online system for submitting immunization information to the HNHU.

    Report or access your immunization information.
  • Give Yourself the Gift of Moderation

    Give Yourself the Gift of Moderation

    Know your Limits. Stay Safe and Healthy.

    Maximum for women – 2 drinks/day | 10 drinks/week

    Maximum for Men – 3 drinks/day | 15 drinks/week

    If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or about to breastfeed, the safest choice is to drink no alcohol at all.

    Read more about low-risk drinking
  • Online Disclosure of Inspections

    Online Disclosure of Inspections

    You can now check the results for inspections
    conducted in 2019 or local premises such as: restaurants, day cares, public pools and spas, hair salons and more!

    Go to https://inspectOURcommunity.hnhss.ca for inspection results.

    Learn more about disclosure
  • Active Tick Surveillance

    Active Tick Surveillance

     

    The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) has launched an active tick surveillance program to track the number of deer tick (also known as blacklegged ticks) and the prevalence of Lyme disease causing bacterium in our area.

    Active tick surveillance consists of collecting deer ticks, the main carrier of Lyme disease, in their natural habitat.

    Read the Media Release

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