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Despite being around for a very long time, Lyme disease and ticks have only recently become a top-of-mind health issue. That’s because the areas of Ontario considered ‘at-risk’ for Lyme disease are...Read more
Submit tick photo for identification What to do if you find a tick attached to you or your pet Remove it carefully using tweezers following Health Canada’s: How to remove a tick (online...Read more
As the warmer weather continues to approach, we are spending more time outdoors. Also, during the COVID -19 pandemic, more and more people are enjoying the outdoors gardening, spending time in the...Read more
With September comes change. Kids are back to school, cool, crisp weather has settled in, and the changing colours of autumn are starting to show; perfect for outdoor class trips and leisurely hikes...Read more
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi , transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Lyme disease is designated as a disease of public health...Read more
If you feel like you’ve been hearing more and more about ticks and Lyme disease in the last few years, you aren’t imagining it. The population of blacklegged ticks – the species that can transmit the...Read more
The tips below are intended to help you take clear photos at the right angle to help us to identify your tick quickly. If the photos are not clear and do not show the right angle, we may need to...Read more
As the warm weather approaches, WDG Public Health emphasizes the importance of tick awareness and preventive measures to safeguard against tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease. “Tick-borne diseases...Read more
As the weather gets nicer, it’s time to shake off the winter blues and get outside. Hiking, backyard BBQ s and visiting neighbourhood parks are just a few of the activities I will enjoy with my...Read more
Download the 2017 Community Report ( PDF ). 50 years of health and well-being In 2017, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health celebrated 50 years of promoting healthy lives and preventing disease...Read more
Public Health is in your community. We’re not always visible, but we’re ready to respond at a moment’s notice. You might see our public health inspectors trolling for ticks , spraying for West Nile...Read more
I missed the Canada Day fireworks this year, a shame since I hear it was a spectacular year for fireworks around the country with it being Canada’s 150th anniversary. I missed the fireworks because...Read more
Public Health regularly communicates and collaborates with healthcare providers in our area, including physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners, long-term care staff, emergency service workers (...Read more
Monday, April 25 update: Systems have been restored and are up and running. In our ongoing effort to ensure that our technology systems continue to be reliable, WDG Public Health will be performing...Read more
MESSAGE FROM DR . NICOLA MERCER , MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH AND CEO Public Health’s programs and services are available to everyone in the community. Public Health works around the clock to help...Read more
Climate change is a defining Public Health challenge of the 21st century and is already impacting the health of Canadians. To better understand local vulnerabilities to climate change, Wellington-...Read more
Every year the last week of September is designated Environmental Public Health Week. It’s when we take a moment to appreciate the work of public health inspectors and other environmental health...Read more
Even though, until very recently, winter was battling spring for top spot, the calendar (and now the weather too) indicates that spring has finally arrived! As we stir from our winter slumber, it’s...Read more