Durham Region Health Department @DurhamHealth
Official account for Durham Region Health Dept. (Ontario, Canada) Durham Health Connection Line: 1-800-841-2729. Not monitored 24/7. #PublicHealthProtects durham.ca/health Durham Region, ON Joined November 2011-
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🌱 Take Action for Cleaner Air. This Clean Air Day (June 3) is your chance to take action! Small changes can make a big difference in improving air quality. Learn more bit.ly/3grOIkm
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Take precautions against #LymeDisease this season. Tick bites can lead to Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. 📽️ Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region Medical Officer of Health shares how you can take steps to protect yourself against tick bites: youtu.be/ZBIDgQn8Lu4
Air pollution comes from both human-caused & natural sources. Burning fossil fuels for transportation, electricity & industrial processes is a major contributor. Climate change is also worsening air pollution through wildfire events. Visit bit.ly/3grOIkm #CleanAirDay
New KI pills may look different. Different manufacturers mean different packaging. ✅Same protection. ✅Same effectiveness. Learn more preparetobesafe.ca
Warning signs at beaches aren’t just suggestions – they’re there to keep you safe. 🚫 🏖️ High E.coli levels or blue-green algae can pose serious health risks. If it’s posted as unsafe, stay out of the water. Check out beach testing results this season durham.ca/beaches
Notice of Pesticide Use 📢 Between May-Oct. @DurhamHealth will conduct surveillance/larviciding activities to control West Nile virus. This includes weekly adult mosquito-trapping, dipping surface water sites, larviciding catch basins & stagnant water. durham.ca/westnile
🌡️Today is #HeatActionDay. Extreme heat doesn’t affect everyone equally. Some residents are more at risk of heat-related illness and death. Check on family, friends, and neighbours, stay hydrated, use available cooling spaces, and make a plan to stay safe during extreme heat.
@howllr Any human contact with the bat should be reported to Durham Region Health Department immediately at 1-800-841-2729 or bit.ly/3Qc6bUR. and the bat contained for further risk assessment. For more information, visit bit.ly/3Wspz0d Thanks 2/2
@howllr Hi - Indoor cats can be bitten by bats that enter the home through holes or any openings larger than a ¼ inch by ½ inch. If your cat gets bitten by a bat they should be examined by a veterinarian, and you should call a professional to safely remove the bat from your home. 1/2
Your cat may stay inside, but rabies risk can still find a way in. 🐱 Ontario wildlife such as bats can carry rabies. Regulations require indoor cats to be vaccinated at 3 months and older. Learn how to keep your cat protected: durham.ca/rabies #RabiesAwarenessMonth
DYK? Public pools, spas/hot tubs and splash pads are routinely inspected by the Health Department to keep you safe? 🤽 You can find the latest inspection results at: durham.ca/CheckAndGO
News Release: Celebrate Recreation and Parks Month across the Region this June! bit.ly/3RDUG97
The Health Department no longer mails out forms to private property owners to request free larviciding of catch basins on private properties. 🏠 Residents can now submit an online request form to larvicide private property catch basins: durham.ca/BYCBlarvicide
New potassium iodide (KI) replacement pills are being delivered. 📫 ✔️ Ensure your package has enough for everyone at home. ✔️ Store pills at room temperature & away from light. ✔️ Bring expired pills to a pharmacy for safe disposal. Learn more preparetobesafe.ca
Did you know that public pools, spas and splash pads are routinely inspected by the Health Department to keep you safe? 🤽 You can find the latest inspection results online on our✅ Check&GO! Durham webpage: durham.ca/CheckAndGo
Did you know? The last meal you ate may NOT be the cause of your foodborne illness. 🍽️ For example, Salmonella may take up to 7 days from when you consumed the food before you start to feel sick. For more information, visit: bit.ly/2GQ3ilX
Ticks are active in Durham Region. Take precautions to protect yourself, family and pets against tick-borne diseases such as Lyme Disease. 💻 Subscribe to our webpage to learn more: durham.ca/ticks
Healthcare providers, police officers and veterinarians are required to report animal bites or scratches to humans or any potential rabies exposures to @DurhamHealth. Residents can also report potential rabies exposures. To report, complete the form: bit.ly/4vgyYXl
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