Perth County ̶ The warmer weather is here and people are heading outdoors to hike, bike, and go camping. “If you are enjoying the outdoors this spring and summer, the best way to protect yourself against Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites,” says Stephanie Carlisle, Public Health Inspector. TickWhat is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease […]
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Perth County ̶ On April 26, the Perth District Health Unit mailed out about 208 suspension orders to Perth County students whose immunization records are not up-to-date. This number originally stood at more than 1,960 after reviewing the records of all students attending school in the county. The suspension orders take effect on Tuesday, May […]
Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit is advising residents of a food recall by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency due to a likely Hepatitis A contamination. The recalled product is Nature’s Touch Organic Berry Cherry Blend, a frozen product, with best before dates up to and including March 15, 2018. The advisory is […]
Perth County – World Water Day is celebrated on March 22 every year. Globally, water is important for human and environmental health, sustainable development, industry, generating energy, and growing and producing food. Locally, the Perth District Health Unit wants to remind residents that they need to test their well water regularly. “With snow melting and […]
Perth County – If you are planning a trip to a sunny destination this winter, the Perth District Health Unit reminds you to pack your sunscreen. Sunny vacation destinations are closer to the equator which means stronger, more damaging rays. The ultraviolet (UV) index is higher in tropical destinations, so it takes less time in […]
The Perth District Health Unit is currently expressing its strong support for the Private Member’s Bill C-626, introduced to Parliament in September 2014, which calls for the reinstatement of the mandatory long-form census and to expand the authority of the Chief Statistician. The Health Unit has written letters of support to local MP Gary Schellenberger, […]
The Perth District Health Unit is looking for a dog involved in a biting incident in Stratford to complete an investigation. The incident took place on Friday, November 21, at 8am, along the Britannia Street and Briarhill Drive crosswalk. The dog is described as black and white and of a similar shape and size as […]