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Are you planning to escape the winter blues with a family vacation down South for March Break, or a romantic couples getaway? Do you have questions like “Should I be worried about the Zika virus?”, “...Read more
Our clinics offer immunization and sexual health services. Services are by appointment only. Call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006 to book. Immunization Clinics Routine vaccinations for adults and children (...Read more
Check eligibility to book a measles vaccine appointment online View measles exposure sites in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Cases of measles are on the rise in Ontario and worldwide. Check your vaccine...Read more
For 9-year-old Adrianna, who’s been over-the-moon about going to overnight camp for the first time, the end of the school year can’t come fast enough. She’s not alone. Summer activities are about to...Read more
Why does Public Health—an agency that helps people stay well—care if your pets are up-to-date on their vaccinations? When it comes to rabies, we do care—and not just because we love our furry friends...Read more
TB skin tests can be booked at all WDGPH locations. The cost of a TB skin test is $40 per test. Testing is free for those identified by Public Health. Please call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006 for an...Read more
Duty to Report Ontario Regulation 557/90 (O. Reg 557/90) sets out the duty to report animal bite and contact information: “A physician, registered nurse in the extended class, veterinarian, police...Read more
You might not always see us, but we’re there WDG Public Health helps residents of Wellington County, Dufferin County and the City of Guelph stay well. How do we do that? By protecting people from...Read more
Between one and three months you’ll see big changes in your little baby. Those sleepy eyes will learn to watch your face and follow moving objects. Those little clenched fists will learn to open and...Read more
Joining our team means making an impact. We are dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of individuals and communities in Wellington County, Dufferin County and the City of Guelph. This...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
Download the 2018 Community Report ( PDF , 32 Pages, 6.6 MB ) Message from Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health & CEO Change and Consistency It is a time of change for Wellington-Dufferin...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
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
The MenC- ACYW vaccine protects against meningococcal disease. The MenC- ACYW vaccine protects your child from meningococcal disease, a life-threatening bacterial infection that can cause deafness,...Read more
Download the 2016 Community Report ( PDF , 24 pages, 1.3 MB ) Message from the Medical Officer of Health & CEO , Dr. Nicola Mercer In 2017, as the country turns 150 years old, Canadians may be...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
Executive Summary Background In early 2009, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health identified Low-German-speaking ( LGS ) families from Mexico as a priority population. These families are a unique...Read more