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  • Help prevent illness this holiday season

    The holiday season is in full swing, and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is reminding the community that the best protection from a serious illness related to COVID-19 and influenza is to get vaccinated as soon as possible.    About 1.8 million Ontarians have already received the updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall. This week and […]

  • Prevent illness this respiratory virus season

    Cough, cold and flu season has arrived.  Respiratory viruses such as Influenza, RSV and COVID are on the rise, with the peak season for these illnesses generally between November and April.  The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is recommending the following for residents to protect themselves, and prevent the spread of infection:  Get Vaccinated  Practice effective […]

  • Flu arrives in Haldimand and Norfolk

    The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) reports that the first confirmed case of influenza A for this season was received on November 1, 2023.  HNHU staff would like to remind residents that the flu shot is the best protection against getting the influenza virus, commonly known as the flu.   “I would encourage everyone to get their […]

  • Norfolk to celebrate Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

    Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services is pleased to celebrate the 23rd annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day on October 17. The day was established to recognize the skills, dedication, and commitment of early childhood educators (ECEs) and child care workers to children, their families, and the local community. Norfolk and Haldimand […]

  • New COVID Vaccine will be available this month

    October 10. 2023 —The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is continuing to remind residents to stay safe this respiratory illness season and prevent unnecessary visits to the hospital by staying up to date on vaccinations. Individuals are encouraged to get their flu and COVID-19 shots as soon as they are eligible to receive them.   Starting in […]