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- Youth vaping is more common than many realize — and knowing how to respond matters. This 25-minute session from Quash gives you the practical tools to start judgement-free conversations with the teens in your life. 🗓️June 17 🕛7:30pm Register ow.ly/YMc850Z7eHp
- Weekly beach water results are in: Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach is closed this week. Swimming is not recommended at Seacliff Beach, Point Pelee North West Beach and Colchester Beach. All other beaches are open. To see more, visit ow.ly/ti5450Z80g2
- Wild animals belong in the wild — not in our homes. If you find an animal that appears sick, injured, or orphaned, don’t try to domesticate, feed, or rescue it yourself. Keep your distance and call a trained wildlife professional. Learn more at wechu.org/reportable-dis…
- When packing food for a road trip or picnic, keep your food in a cooler with ice packs, and keep the cooler out of the direct sunlight. This will help prevent the growth of harmful bacteria that grow quickly in warm weather. Learn more: ow.ly/3Gqj50Z8ZfA
- We have seen an increase in raccoon bite reports within local parks, like Ojibway Nature Centre. Enjoy the outdoors but stay safe – do not try to feed or pet wild animals! For more information on rabies, visit wechu.org/reportable-dis… #RabiesAwareness
- Feeling stressed about exams? 😟 A little stress can boost your performance, but too much can hold you back! Here are some tips: 📅 Set a study schedule 🚫 Avoid last minute studying & take breaks! 🍽️ Eat to fuel your brain. Learn more: ow.ly/VN0750Z8Y1L
- Don’t let mosquitoes stop you from enjoying the outdoors! Use repellent containing DEET, cover your skin, keep your lawn trimmed, and remove standing water around your home. Visit ow.ly/AjsV50Z8W52 #FightTheBite
- In the hot weather, keep a close eye on your kids when they’re playing outside and make sure they stay hydrated! Learn more about heat-related illness: ow.ly/fOIS50Z8VYK #StayCool
- Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for our region, which is expected to last until tomorrow, Thursday June 11. Tips to stay cool: ✔️ Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated ✔️ Take a cool bath or shower ✔️ Seek shade if outdoors For more: ow.ly/LsUn50SAzQt
- Never offer food or try to get close to wild animals. Feeding raccoons can make them lose their fear of people and increases the risk of bites, scratches, and rabies exposure. Talk to children about staying away from wild animals. Learn more at wechu.org/reportable-dis…
- Throughout the World Cup, stay safe while cheering for your favourite soccer team with these safer drinking tips: •Eat before and while drinking •Sip slow •Have water between your drinks •Know your limit For more info visit: ow.ly/jNZ250Z8VIh
- Daycare families: Don’t forget to report your child’s immunization records to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and your daycare provider! Submit online: immune.wechu.org #VaccinationMatters #StayHealthy
