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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
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This year, laboratory testing has confirmed rabies in two bats found near Simcoe and Canfield. Rabies is spread through the saliva of an infected animal by a bite or scratch and is fatal if left untreated. Any mammal can be infected by rabies, with raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes being common regional carriers. Pets such […]
Community Vaccine Update for September 12, 2022 Statistics for residents Vaccine doses administered so far: 260, 080 Proportion of local population 5+ with at least 1 dose: 82.2% Proportion of local population 5+ with 2 doses: 79.7% Proportion of local population 6 mos. to 5 years: 52.8% Weekly doses administered: 101 Pediatric […]
Statistics for residents 5 and older Vaccine doses administered so far: 219,477 doses Number of people with 2 doses: 67,528 Proportion of local population 5+ with at least 1 dose: 82.2% Proportion of local population 5+ with 2 doses: 79.7% Vaccine Eligibility Health Canada has authorized the use of a Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine for 5–11-year old’s. This product […]
Statistics for residents 5 and older Vaccine doses administered so far: 219,192 doses Number of people with 2 doses: 67,524 Proportion of local population 5+ with at least 1 dose: 82.1% Proportion of local population 5+ with 2 doses: 79.7% Vaccine Eligibility Individuals who are 18 years of age and older are now eligible for an additional booster (i.e. […]
Statistics for residents 5 and older Vaccine doses administered so far: 218,437 doses Number of people with 2 doses: 67,509 Proportion of local population 5+ with at least 1 dose: 82.1% Proportion of local population 5+ with 2 doses: 79.6% Vaccine Eligibility Individuals who are 18 years of age and older are now eligible for an additional booster (i.e. […]