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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 […]
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SIMCOE, JANUARY 22, 2013 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is warning people to be careful during the current cold snap that has set in across Southern Ontario, and is offering some tips on how to handle frosty changes in temperature. During very cold weather, everyone is at risk; however the elderly, infants and children, people […]
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SIMCOE, JANUARY 21, 2013 – The poor nutrition habits of local preschoolers in our area are a concern for the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. A recently released report from the Health Unit revealed that three to five year olds in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties are not eating enough fruits, vegetables and whole grains to promote optimal […]
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SIMCOE, JANUARY 4, 2013 – Local residents who made a new year’s resolution to quit smoking in 2013 may be able to receive some help achieving their goal thanks to a provincial program. Smokers from across Ontario have the opportunity to enroll in the STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) Program and receive a five […]
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SIMCOE, DECEMBER 10, 2012 – Whether at workplace Christmas parties, family dinners or gatherings at friend’s houses, many people this holiday season will find themselves in situations where alcohol is available. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit wants to inform residents who choose to drink about new guidelines that have been designed to reduce the immediate and […]