Durham Region Health Department

Official account for Durham Region Health Dept. (Ontario, Canada) Durham Health Connection Line: 1-800-841-2729. Not monitored 24/7. #PublicHealthProtects

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It's #GlobalHandwashingDay! 👏 🧼

Take 20 seconds to protect yourself and others.

Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the simplest and most effective ways to help prevent the spread of infection. 🫧

📽️ Watch our video: https://t.co/NASC56XiVe

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Recent food recalls are linked to Listeria monocytogenes: https://t.co/0F7AmuOu3g

Learn about how you can avoid getting this illness: https://t.co/afkzW8vPF3

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Food Recall Warning: Various brands of organic cheeses recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes https://t.co/0F7AmuOu3g

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Have you recently moved to Durham and live within 10 km of a nuclear station? 🏡

You should have a supply of KI pills on hand in the highly unlikely event of a nuclear emergency.

🔗 To order a free supply, visit https://t.co/sNem8ONutn

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Ticks are active in #DurhamRegion.

Take precautions to protect yourself, family and pets against tick-borne diseases such as #LymeDisease.

🔗 Learn more https://t.co/fO8elOhpQ7

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With students back-to-school, Dr. Robert Kyle, Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health is reminding parents that good oral health is an important part of a child’s overall health and well-being.

🎥 Watch this video to learn more: https://t.co/PNV262VpBa

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Do you have expired potassium iodide (KI) pills?

✔ Bring blister packs to your local pharmacy for safe disposal.
♻ Recycle the outer box at home.
🚫 Never flush pills – they harm water systems.

🔗 To learn more about proper disposal, visit https://t.co/3iiABti7MP

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As a private homeowner in Ontario, you can test your well water for FREE. 🫗

Regular testing helps you check for indicator bacteria and understand the overall health of your well.

Learn about FREE testing: https://t.co/56DLlhnMN5

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Gobble safely! 🦃
Thaw that turkey in the fridge or under cold running water.

Leftovers?
Chill within 2 hours or risk a post-feast fright! 👻

🔗 Learn more about food safety: https://t.co/0F7AmuOu3g

#TurkeyTime #Thanksgiving

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Are you prepared?
Check your packages of potassium iodide (KI) pills to make sure they are not expired.

All packages have the expiry date listed on the outside of each box.

Don't have a supply? Order your package & learn more about KI pills.

🔗 Visit https://t.co/sNem8ONutn

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You can access information about potassium iodide (KI) pills in 11 languages.

Find out if you qualify to receive a free supply of KI pills: https://t.co/sNem8ONutn

🎥 Check out this video to learn more: https://t.co/4NQvdlvKOK

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What could be in your well water? 🫗

Private wells can contain naturally occurring minerals, bacteria, or other substances that you may not see, smell, or taste.

Be sure to test regularly.
Learn more https://t.co/N1F0vXufnU

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Recent food recalls are linked to norovirus: https://t.co/Iha92wSUJx

Learn about how you can avoid getting this illness: https://t.co/YnTuhy6zp7

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Food Recall Warning: Certain Summerhill Market brand raspberries and raspberry-containing products recalled due to norovirus https://t.co/0F7AmuOu3g

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Did you know?
A person can spread the flu virus from one day before symptoms start and up to 5 days after becoming sick.

Children and people with weakened immune systems may spread the virus for a longer time.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/KJQYQt5tMQ

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KI pills should be a part of your emergency preparedness kit. 🎒

If you live within 10km of a nuclear station, you should have KI on hand. It's free to order for residents within 50km.

Only take KI when directed by public health officials.

Learn more https://t.co/xFXQOU5WRM

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Sept. 28 is World Rabies Day! 🐱 🐶

Rabies is a serious disease that is almost always fatal once symptoms appear.

The good news is it is preventable.

🔗 Learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your pets: https://t.co/skXrDaZoJn

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Ticks are active in #DurhamRegion.

Take precautions to protect yourself, family and pets against tick-borne diseases such as #LymeDisease.

🔗 Learn more https://t.co/fO8elOhpQ7

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☀️ Spending time outdoors this weekend?

Take precautions to protect against West Nile virus. 🦟

Learn about West Nile virus and how to project yourself and your family.

Visit https://t.co/AjXY3JPgRg