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With Halloween approaching, Southwestern Public Health is reminding the community to keep edible cannabis products out of reach of children – especially if they are packaged or shaped to resemble Halloween treats.

Individuals at high-risk of severe illness from a respiratory infection are now eligible for vaccination, with general population vaccinations to follow on October 28.

Southwestern Public Health, in partnership with the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program, is launching the free. Nurse-Family Partnership.

Southwestern Public Health using storytelling and statistics in Vital Perspectives series to encourage resilient communities for future generations

Southwestern Public Health is working with the Association of Local Public Health Agencies on proposals for supportive living regulations & a comprehensive alcohol strategy.

Here is some additional information about pertussis along with a recording of what 'whooping cough' sounds like in young children. Pertussis can begin as a mild fever, runny nose, with red watery eyes and a cough. It leads to serious coughing fits that may cause breathing difficulty, choking or vomiting.

Board of Health explored a three-way merger with Brant County Health Unit and Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit as part of Ontario’s Strengthening Public Health Strategy

Rise in measles cases in Canada prompts timely reminder to residents of measures to prevent measles

First story in health unit series highlights and personalizes the opioid crisis facing local community

Using stories and statistics, the first segment in the Vital Perspectives series shines a light on one of the biggest public health crises of our time.

Southwestern Public Health launching the new no-cost program in fall 2023.