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Durham Region Health Department

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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 Region, ON

Joined November 2011

Durham Region Health Department
@DurhamHealth
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Updated beach water test results are now available in the Health Department’s online disclosure portal, Check&GO! Durham. Beaches are posted when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard. View current test results on Check&GO! Durham: durham.ca/BeachResults
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@RegionofDurham @TownOfAjax @CityofPickering @TownofWhitby @oshawacity @ClaringtonON @TownshipOfBrock @TwpofScugog @twpuxbridge @LakeridgeHealth
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Have you recently found a tick while outdoors with your pet? 🐾 🔎 Have the tick identified. Visit eTick.ca and submit a photo of the tick. 📸 Now available also available on Google Play or via the Apple App Store.
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Ebola is a rare disease caused by a virus. Although the risk in Canada is low at this time, if you have travelled in the last 21 days to a country affected by Ebola, please isolate from others and contact public health. Learn more: bit.ly/4anaMdG
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Jun 17
Learn tips on how to prevent exposures to ticks…even in your own backyard! 🏠 🎥 Watch our senior public health inspector tell you how:
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Jun 17
Let dad master the grill and not the bacteria! 🔥 🦠 Use separate plates for raw and cooked meat to prevent cross contamination. 🍽️ Keep raw meats cool and separate from cooked foods and use a food thermometer to ensure everything is cooked to perfection. 🌡️ #FathersDay
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Jun 17
Even if others are swimming, respect the warning signs. ⛔ 🧪 They’re based on scientific testing, not guesswork. If the water isn’t safe, wait until conditions improve. Learn more durham.ca/beaches
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Jun 16
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
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Jun 15
Heading to the FIFA World Cup this summer? ⚽ Don't let food poisoning or germs sideline your match day! 🤢 Stay healthy so you don't miss a moment. Click on the poster for tips! Play safe. Cheer louder. For more information, please visit: bit.ly/3HHH7kd
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Jun 12
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
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Jun 12
The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is a scale designed to help you understand what the air quality around you means to your health. The higher the number, the greater the health risk associated with the air quality. 🎥 Watch this video to learn more:
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Durham Region Health Department
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Jun 11
Updated beach water test results are now available in the Health Department’s online disclosure portal, Check&GO! Durham. Beaches are posted when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard. View current test results on Check&GO! Durham: durham.ca/BeachResults
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Jun 11
@RegionofDurham @TownOfAjax @CityofPickering @TownofWhitby @oshawacity @ClaringtonON @TownshipOfBrock @TwpofScugog @twpuxbridge @LakeridgeHealth
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Jun 11
Pool season is here! 🥽 Now’s the time to ensure your pool and or spa is safe, clean, and ready for swimmers. Regular maintenance helps prevent waterborne illnesses and ensures a great experience for everyone. Learn more durham.ca/recwater
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Jun 9
Did you know the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issues food recall notices regularly? If you have a recalled product, throw it out or return it to the point of purchase. 🗑️ Stay informed and check the latest food recall: durham.ca/FoodSafety
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