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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, February 8, 2016 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will be offering a series of immunization clinics in late February and early March at each of the local high schools to help ensure that all students are up-to-date with their mandatory shots. Before starting school, Ontario law requires students to receive the Adacel vaccine, which […]
SIMCOE, MARCH 19, 2015- In light of recent media reports and public inquiries, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit would like to clarify that the confirmed case of measles reported yesterday is in fact a resident of Hamilton working in the Nanticoke area. Currently, there are no confirmed cases of measles that reside in Haldimand or Norfolk. […]
SIMCOE, September 10, 2014 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding parents that every child going to school must be immunized and provide proof of immunization against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. According to Ontario law, children need to have proof of immunization against meningococcal disease, whooping cough and chicken pox, as well as the […]
SIMCOE, JANUARY 20, 2014 – If you missed getting your HPV vaccination in Grade 8 or did not finish all three does you can still get it for free. HPV or Human Papillomavirus is a common virus that affects both males and females. Some HPV types can cause genital warts, and certain types of cancer. […]
SIMCOE, JANUARY 10, 2014 – The flu vaccine is safe and the best way to keep you and the people around you healthy during the flu season. The flu vaccine is available at doctor’s offices and is also available for those five and older through pharmacists. “We are also encouraging people from ages 6 months […]