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We’ve talked a lot about developing children’s brains by helping them explore, learn and play. As parents and caregivers, we try to protect those brains from injury – by wearing helmets and using car...Read more
Public Health inspects every location where provincially funded vaccines are stored. These include doctor’s offices, hospitals and pharmacies. These efforts ensure the delivery of safe, effective...Read more
Animal bites can result in the transmission of rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the brain and central nervous system and can be spread to mammals (including people and animals – both...Read more
At Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, we work every day to protect health and promote well-being in our communities—where you live, learn, work, and play. Land Acknowledgement We acknowledge...Read more
How to Prevent the Spread of Infection to Others Review the recommended immunizations and make sure you are up to date. Clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub ( ABHR ) until you have access to...Read more
Measles case 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 measles, visit...Read more
Please check back in the fall for information on 2025-26 flu and COVID -19 vaccine clinics. Getting an annual flu shot and updated COVID -19 vaccine offers the best protection from serious illness...Read more
Your child may not be outgrowing clothes every few weeks anymore, but big changes are still happening inside that little body. Major brain growth leads to leaps in language, social development and...Read more
Below you will find a list of historical Board of Health reports available by request by emailing info@wdgpublichealth.ca . Reports from 2023 to date can be found under the associated Board of Health...Read more
Report to: Board of Health Submitted by: Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health & CEO Prepared by: Chuck Ferguson, Manager of Corporate Communications Approved by: Liz Bowden, Interim...Read more
Public Health is prepared to effectively and efficiently respond to any health emergencies that occur within the agency or the community. This is a requirement of the Health Protection and Promotion...Read more
Congratulations! You’re pregnant! With pregnancy there is a lot of information to take in and a lot of decisions to make. We’re here to help! If you have any questions or concerns about your health...Read more
Diseases of public health significance (suspected or confirmed cases) must be reported to the Medical Officer of Health by telephone or fax, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S. O.,...Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2019: Locally, there have already been two confirmed cases of the flu in children. Public Health is distributing the flu vaccine to physicians now. Pharmacies will...Read more
December 10, 2018: Public Health has been informed that a skunk found in Mapleton Township has tested positive for rabies. In response, the Ministry of Resources and Forestry is planning to conduct...Read more
July 9, 2019: Public Health is advising the community that efforts to curb the spread of rabies in wild animals will continue this summer. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry ( MNRF ) is...Read more
If you have booked an appointment to receive a vaccine, please read the following information to prepare for your appointment. Before your appointment To request accessibility, accommodation and/or...Read more