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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, DECEMBER 5, 2013 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has reported its first influenza case of the season. “We received notification of one laboratory confirmed case of Influenza A,” reported Health Unit’s Infection Control Practitioner Stacey Guthrie. The flu has officially arrived and people who have not been vaccinated should contact their family doctor, visit […]
SIMCOE, MAY 2, 2013- Local pet owners have an opportunity to protect their four-legged friends from rabies at a reduced cost this month. The Simcoe and District Humane Society, in partnership with the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and a local veterinarian, is offering four low-cost rabies vaccination clinics in May for owners of cats, dogs or […]
SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 5, 2013 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will be offering a series of immunization clinics in February at each of the local high schools to help ensure that all students are up-to-date with their shots. Upon entering elementary school, students typically have received immunizations against tetanus, diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella (German measles) and […]
SIMCOE, NOVEMBER 30, 2012 – A report released today by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit revealed that over 95 per cent of parents and caregivers are aware of at least one local parenting program or resource. The Haldimand & Norfolk Awareness and Use of Parenting Programs and Resources Report (2012) surveyed a total of 194 residents […]
SIMCOE, NOVEMBER 15, 2012 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit received notification of its first lab-confirmed case of influenza, or the flu, for the 2012/2013 season. Last flu season, the first confirmed case in Haldimand or Norfolk occurred in February. Residents are being reminded that the flu shot is their best source of protection against the […]