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

Durham Region, ON
Joined November 2011
Low-Cost Rabies Clinic! No appointment necessary. πŸ“… Sat. Nov. 14 πŸ•™ 11am to 3pm (11am-noon cats only) πŸ“ Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (O'Brien Room) πŸ’² $30 per service (Rabies & Microchip - cash preferred). durham.ca/Rabies
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🏠 November is Radon Action Month. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The only way to know your home's level is to test. Test. Act. Protect. Learn more durham.ca/radon
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A private well water sample showing β€˜OG’ (overgrown) means that there is a heavy bacterial load, making it hard to measure indicator bacteria. πŸ”¬ If you receive an β€˜OG’ result, contact us and follow the recommended steps to protect your household. Visit bit.ly/3u6Q5kv
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Low-Cost Rabies Clinic! No appointment necessary. πŸ“… Sat. Nov. 14 πŸ•™ 11am to 3pm (11am-noon cats only) πŸ“ Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (O'Brien Room) πŸ’² $30 per service (Rabies & Microchip - cash preferred). durham.ca/Rabies
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E.coli is a type of coliform bacteria found in the intestines of humans and animals. If it's in your well water, it means fecal contamination, and your water may contain harmful microorganisms. Contact us for help: durham.ca/water
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Trick or treat but don’t trick your stomach! πŸŽƒ Torn wrapper? Odd logo? When in doubt, throw it out. πŸ—‘οΈ Keep little ghosts & goblins safe by checking treats for damage, choking hazards or tampering. πŸ‘» Accept only commercially packaged candy & treats from trusted sources.
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News Release: Protect yourself and others this respiratory season bit.ly/4zUiC8P
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Water with E. coli contamination is unsafe to drink. If you own a private well, learn more about what this means and how to protect your household: bit.ly/3u6Q5kv
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Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinic! 🐢 🐱 No appointment needed. πŸ“… Sun. Oct. 25 πŸ•™ 2pm to 4pm - cats & dogs (1-2pm cats only) πŸ“ 919 Farewell St., Oshawa πŸ’² $55 + HST rabies vaccine; $30 + HST microchip durham.ca/Rabies
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πŸ€’Feeling unwell? Stay home if you can. It's a simple action that helps prevent the spread of illness and protects those around you. As we wrap up National Infection Control Week, thank you for doing your part year-round to keep our communities healthy. 🫢 #PoweredByYou
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