Health Topics
The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit provides up-to-date and accurate information on a variety of health topics, programs, services and research. Browse our site to find more information on any of the following topics.
- Uncategorized
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Beauty and Body Art
- Dental Health
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Diseases
- Cancer Prevention and Screening
- Diseases A-Z List
- Ebola
- Immunization
- Mammography Centres
- Measles (Red Measles, Rubeola)
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
- Reportable Diseases
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
- Stroke Prevention
- Tuberculosis Screening For Long Term Care and Retirement Home Residents
- Emergency Preparedness
- Environment
- Food Safety
- Healthy Eating and Food Insecurity
- Immunization
- Infection Control
- Parenting & Pregnancy
- Physical Activity
- Safety
- Sexual Health
- Tobacco
- Workplace Health
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Breastfeeding
- Adventures in Breastfeeding Videos
- Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI)
- Birth Control and Breastfeeding
- Breast Infections and Plugged Ducts
- Breastfeeding 6 months and beyond
- Breastfeeding and Newborn Jaundice
- Breastfeeding and Tongue Tie
- Grandparents of breastfeeding families
- HNHU Programs and Supports
- Helpful Resources
- Importance of Breastfeeding
- Pumping, Storing and Thawing Breast Milk
- Returning to Work After Baby & Breastfeeding
- Soothers and Pacifiers
- Vitamin D and Breastfeeding
- School Health
- Health Equity
- Early Learning and Child Care Providers
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Quick Stats
- Annual Infectious Disease Surveillance Report (2018): Disease of Public Health Significance
- Chronic Diseases Prevention and Well-Being
- Foundational Standards
- Healthy Growth and Development Stats
- Infectious and Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control
- School Health
- Substance Use and Injury Prevention
- Performance and Accountability
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COVID-19
- COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
- COVID-19 Variants
- COVID-19 Virtual Assistant for Test Results and Contact Tracing
- COVID-19 Workplace Immunization Policy
- COVID-19 and Masks
- COVID-19 safety for farmers and seasonal agricultural workers
- Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Frequently asked questions related to COVID-19
- Going Back to School During COVID-19 (2021)
- Going Back to School during COVID-19
- Guidelines for Reopening Day and Overnight Camps
- Infection Control Recommendations for Recreational Water Facilities when Reopening
- Learn more about Vaccine Receipts
- Masks
- Overcoming Barriers to Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
- Safer Holidays under COVID-19
- Tips for a Safer Easter Under COVID-19
- Vaccines are now available for youth born in 2009 or earlier