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Ferrero Canada Ltd. is recalling certain Kinder brand chocolate products from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have been sold nationally. *Updated with...Read more
Your baby is almost a one-year-old! In fact, your “baby” might well be toddling around by now, or saying her first words. Language is the best tool to help a child do well later in school and in life...Read more
If you’re pregnant, you have lots of decisions to make before baby arrives. One of those decisions is about how to feed your baby in the first six months. You may be getting mixed messages from...Read more
Whether you choose to drink water just when you’re thirsty or you subscribe to the conventional wisdom of drinking eight glasses a day, it is important to drink enough water to stay hydrated. It’s...Read more
Download the 2020 Community Report ( PDF , 32 pages, 4 MB ) Message from Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health & CEO Looking back on 2020, which began as a relatively normal year for...Read more
Last week on Stay Well WDG , we shared with you Public Health’s role in the battle against hepatitis , in honour of World Hepatitis Day which is today (July 28)! Our role is to not only prevent and...Read more
March is Nutrition Month and is a great time to Unlock the Potential of Food with healthy eating. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and protein-rich foods every day is a great...Read more
Your baby is already four months old! Her brain and body are growing fast. You’re probably getting a sense of her personality – is she quiet or peaceful? Very active? Engaged and aware? Pay attention...Read more
We are all aware of the habits that help keep our mind and body healthy—eat well, exercise, stay up to date with immunizations and health screenings, connect with loved ones, and so on. However, one...Read more
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. What you should do If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product,...Read more
People get tested for sexually-transmitted infections ( STI ) for many reasons. If STI testing is on your mind, it’s probably a good indicator that testing is the right decision for you. Anyone who...Read more
Backyard birds like chicken, ducks and quail, can be a great source of fresh eggs and a fun hobby but they also come with important health responsibilities. Although birds may look healthy and clean...Read more
Public health nurses can answer your questions about pregnancy, parenting, infant feeding and child health. Get confidential advice, help accessing programs and services, information about community...Read more
With the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada, we’ve been talking a lot about the potential health impacts. We’ve asked the public about cannabis attitudes, use and potential knowledge gaps and...Read more
One year has passed since the World Health Organization officially declared COVID -19 a pandemic. This gives some a chance to reflect on how it started, where we are today and what the next year...Read more
February 25, 2022 Update: This letter has been rescinded. Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has issued a letter of instruction regarding...Read more
Public Health inspects food premises to ensure compliance with the Ontario Food Premises Regulation 493/17 . These include restaurants, mobile food vendors, institutions that serve food (e.g., child...Read more