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Almost half the population of Wellington and Dufferin Counties gets their drinking water from private wells. To help ensure water is safe, Public Health Ontario offers water-quality testing for...Read more
Nitrate ( NO3 ) is a compound of nitrogen and oxygen and is found in many foods like spinach, lettuce, beets, carrots, meat and meat products. Vegetables account for more than 70% of the nitrates...Read more
Sodium is a natural mineral found in food and water. It can be in the water we drink or can be impacted by road salt, water treatment chemicals or water softeners. Sodium testing and reporting Public...Read more
All parents have the right to breastfeed their child in a public area. Many businesses, organizations and municipalities already welcome breastfeeding in their premises. Workplaces must also support...Read more
Download this Smart Start package as a printable PDF Getting Started Congratulations on your business plans. This package lists the steps you must follow to get Public Health approval for your...Read more
It is your right to make an informed decision about how you feed your baby, and it is important to have all the facts so that you can decide what is best for you, your baby and your family. We will...Read more
Public Health inspects vendors at special events who provide food and beverages to the public, and non-regulated health professionals who offer a personal service to the public (including tattooing,...Read more
If your business or organization provides unrestricted access to drinking water for the public and your water is not directly from a municipal source, you could be operating a Small Drinking Water...Read more
Visual health is an important part of a child’s overall well-being, development and long-term health outcomes. Proper vision is important for a child’s movement and coordination, independence, play...Read more
Your home should be a safe place, but sometimes it can have hidden dangers that can harm your health. Knowing about these dangers and how to prevent them is important for keeping you and your family...Read more
Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Before a Flood Part 3: During a Flood Part 4: After a Flood Initial safety precautions General health considerations Clean-up What to do with household items Food Safety...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
The Smoke Free Ontario Act ( SFOA ), 2017 protects people from harmful exposure to second-hand smoke in all enclosed public places, workplaces, limits smoking in many outdoor public places, and makes...Read more
Key immunization information Appointments: Public Health offers child and adult immunization clinics in the Guelph, Fergus and Orangeville public health offices. In addition, clinics may be available...Read more
Hon. Lisa MacLeod Minister of Children, Community and Social Services 14th Floor, 56 Wellesley St. W Toronto, ON M7A 1E9 Sent via email to: lisa.macleod@pc.ola.org August 17, 2018 Dear Minister...Read more
What to do if you find a needle or other drug paraphernalia People in our community use needles for a variety of purposes. If you find a used needle , used medical waste or drug paraphernalia, do not...Read more