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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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Canadian Food Inspection Agency – General Link SIMCOE, ON, AUG. 28, 2008 – Public Health Inspectors from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit are continuing to check local food outlets for recalled meat products connected to a provincewide Listeriosis outbreak. “It takes time for a food recall to work its way through the distribution system, so we […]
SIMCOE, ON, AUG. 22, 2008- The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is again offering an elementary school immunization program that will protect young people against three major diseases. “We will be sending out information during the first week of school and we are urging parents to keep an eye out for this material,” explained Health Unit Clinical […]
SIMCOE, ON, AUG. 1, 2008 – Baseball tournaments taking place in Oneida and Hagersville on Saturday, Aug. 9, will contain a tobacco-free message for the young athletes. Fresh Heir, a youth-led group from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, is partnering with tournament organizers to educate youth about the dangers of tobacco use and how it impacts […]
SIMCOE, ON, JULY 4, 2008 – Elementary school students in Haldimand and Norfolk counties have gained valuable knowledge about protecting their pets against rabies, thanks to a colouring contest sponsored by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. “The contest was open to students in both counties from Kindergarten to Grade 6,” explained Health Promoter Krysta Clark of […]
SIMCOE, ON, JUNE 26, 2008 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is warning residents to be aware of Lyme disease, which has been detected in the area. “Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by the bite of an infected deer tick,” explained Healthy Environment Program Coordinator Glen Steen. “Deer ticks are active in the area […]