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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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Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit wants residents to be aware of the health risks due to poor air quality. Elevated levels of air pollution are expected due to smoke from forest fires burning in Northern Ontario and Quebec. Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health, even at low concentrations. Mild irritation and discomfort are […]
A new report is shedding light on the most pressing health and social services needs of residents in Haldimand and Norfolk counties. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services (HNHSS) division shared the findings of the 2022 Community Needs Assessment at the May 2 Board of Health meeting. Challenges identified by participants cover a range of […]
With bird cases present in the region, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is reminding the public to be aware of the dangers of avian flu. Avian influenza (AI), commonly known as “bird flu,” is a type “A” influenza virus that can infect domesticated and wild birds, including: Chickens Turkeys Pheasants Quail Ducks Geese Guinea fowl […]
Statistics for residents Vaccine doses administered to date:284,960 Pediatric doses to date: 4,655 (Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit administered only) Infant doses to date: 116 (Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit administered only) Proportion of local population 6 months + with at least 1 dose: 75.5% Proportion of local population 6 months + with 2 doses: 73.3% Proportion of local […]
Statistics for residents Vaccine doses administered to date: 284,641 Pediatric doses to date: 4,655 (Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit administered only) Infant doses to date: 116 (Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit administered only) Proportion of local population 6 months + with at least 1 dose: 75.5% Proportion of local population 6 months + with 2 doses: 73.3% Proportion of […]