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After her 5-year-old son gets home from school today, Jennifer will empty his backpack. Inside she’ll find a sticky half-eaten apple, some pinecones and a notice from Public Health that his...Read more
Having immunizations that are up-to-date helps to protect you, your family, your friends and the community against serious diseases like tetanus, diphtheria, polio, measles and the mumps. As a parent...Read more
Starting kindergarten is an exciting time for parents, caregivers and children. The following information will help you prepare for a healthy and enjoyable transition to school. Comment commencer la...Read more
Measles cases are on the rise in our region. To view your child’s immunization record or report your child’s measles vaccines online, visit immunizewdg.ca . For more information about...Read more
Report to: Board of Health Meeting Date: March 2, 2016 Report Number: BOH Report – BH .01. MAR0216 . R05 Prepared by: Neena Riarh, Manager, School Health and Immunization Approved by: Rita Sethi,...Read more
You may be surprised to learn that in 1885, right here in Wellington County, at the corner of Queen and Main streets in Palmerston, Dr. Alexander Stewart founded a vaccine farm that would help supply...Read more
Vaccines. Most of us have heard more about vaccines in the past two and a half years than in our entire lives prior to 2020. Before COVID -19, most of us were happy to have the idea of vaccines...Read more
The HPV vaccine is cancer prevention Don’t wait to get vaccinated . It’s safe and most effective when given at an earlier age. Learn more . Protect future you from HPV -related cancers including...Read more
Executive Summary Influenza (commonly known as the flu) is a viral infection of the respiratory tract that spreads easily from person to person, most commonly in the late fall and winter months...Read more
When you follow the recommended immunization schedule, your child will get needles regularly. Sometimes kids develop a fear of needles or needle phobia which can carry over into adulthood. This can...Read more
2025 Physicians Update - WDG is now a Risk Area for Measles Transmission - Sent May 6, 2025 Physicians Update - Spring 2025 COVID Boosters - Sent April 28, 2025 Physicians Update - Increasing measles...Read more
Do you like to be proactive about your health and the health of your family? Perhaps you read product labels because what you put in or on your body concerns you. And maybe, in an effort to stay well...Read more
Book a vaccine appointment online Cancel a booked appointment For more information on any of the classes or clinics listed below or if you have a concern about access to our services, please let us...Read more
The baby days are over and now your little one is headed to kindergarten! For parents and kids alike, this new chapter in life can be bring about a mixed bag of emotions including excitement and...Read more
Protect your future. Get vaccinated against HPV today. What is HPV ? Human Papillomavirus ( HPV ) is a very common virus that can lead to cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, anus, head, neck and...Read more
Vaccinations are important for people of all ages, not just children, because they provide the most effective protection against disease. Although we receive most vaccinations during childhood, we do...Read more
If your child needs to get missing immunizations, we are accepting walk-in appointments (if capacity allows) at all three of our offices, Guelph, Orangeville and Fergus, weekdays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m...Read more
Some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from respiratory viruses like the flu , COVID -19 and RSV . Below you will find information on infection prevention, symptoms, vaccination and...Read more