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Keeping Your Cool

As hot, hazy and humid conditions persist in the region, the Health Unit urges people to take precautions in the extreme temperatures.

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Lets Target Lyme!

With casese of Lyme disease on the rise in parts of southern Ontario, it's time to "Get Tick Smart!"

Enjoy Summer Safely

Make the most of your summer vacation, but remember that being safe does not take a holiday -- no matter what time of year.

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Child Car Seats: It's Time For a Change

If your child's car seat is out-of-date, then it needs to be replaced. In Haliburton County, discounts are available on the purchase of new select car seats at local retailers.

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Beach Testing

Planning to visit a local beach this summer? Find out whether it is safe to swim at beaches in Northumberland County, Haliburton County and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

White Nose Syndrome in Bats

With White Nose Syndrome being detected in bats in Ontario, you are asked to take precautions when coming in contact with bats.

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Simply Safer is Simply Smarter

Considering home renovations? A free Simply Safer is Simply Smarter Kit can help you build safey features into your plans for a home safe home.

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Taste that Hits Home

With the warmer wether here, there is no place like home for enjoying fresh food grown and produced in your own community.

How Well is Your Well Water?

Free well water testing is available for local residents. Let the local Health Unit help you ensure your drinking water is safe.

Convictions

Through its inspection work, the Health Unit has obtained convictions against establishments that contravene various pieces of health legislation.

Seasonal Flu

This year, it's a different flu season. This is the time of year in which both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu viruses could be circulating in our community.

What is Seasonal Influenza?

Influenza (commonly known as "the flu") is a serious respiratory infection that is caused by the influenza virus. The flu is spread easily through coughing, sneezing or through touching contaminated surfaces or objects like unwashed hands, toys and eating utensils. The seasonal flu can be prevented by getting the seasonal flu vaccine every year and by practicing good hand washing.