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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) has confirmed the first reported case of monkeypox virus in Norfolk County. The individual is currently isolating at home and all contacts have been notified by the HNHU. Routine practices, such as regular hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette are important measures to prevent a variety of infections, including monkeypox. Members […]
The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) reports that the first confirmed case of influenza for this season has been identified, the case was received on April 25, 2022. The influenza virus, commonly known as the flu, spreads from an infected person through coughing or sneezing. The virus can live on hard surfaces for several hours and can […]
With cases present in the region, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding the public to be aware of the dangers of avian flu. Avian influenza (AI), commonly known as “bird flu,” is a type “A” influenza virus that can infect domesticated and wild birds, including: chickens turkeys pheasants quail ducks geese guinea fowl […]
Harm Reduction Harm reduction strategies focus on reducing the harmful consequences of drug use and other risky behaviours that effect a person’s health. Harm reduction strategies recognize the difficulties associated with drug addiction and that avoiding drugs may not be realistic for everyone. These strategies are community-based, user-driven, non-judgmental, and address the way individuals may […]
Simcoe, ON – April 21st, 2016 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit encourages residents with questions or concerns about the frozen fruit recall from Costco to visit the health unit website at www.hnhu.org. If there are further questions, please contact the health unit at 519-426-6170 Ext. 3214 On April 15, 2016, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) […]