Board of Health Meetings

Advisories

Drinking water advisories are issued to warn the public that the water is potentially unsafe and outline what precautions should be taken to prevent injury and illness. There are three types of drinking water advisories: Boil water advisories Do not drink advisories Do not use advisories   How do …

School-based Immunizations

  Information is available for parents or guardians who received a letter from APH about updating student immunizations.   Childcare and school settings are common places for vaccine preventable diseases to spread if immunization rates are low. To help keep kids safe, the law in Ontario …

FAQs

We have grouped our frequently asked questions (FAQ's) into categories to help you find the answer to your question.     Date Created: November, 2022

Prenatal

Prenatal refers to the time before birth; during or relating to a pregnancy. In this section learn about the changes that both you and your growing baby go through during each trimester. It will be helpful to review these topics with your partner/support person.   On This Page:   Your…

Updating School Immunizations

Information for parents and guardians who received a letter from APH   Childcare and school settings are common places for vaccine preventable diseases to spread if immunization rates are low. To help keep kids safe, the law in Ontario requires that children get certain immunizations to attend …

Nutrition & Food

  Good Nutrition is essential for health throughout the lifespan. Canada’s Food Guide offers guidance to all Canadians (2 years of age and older) to help meet nutrient needs, improve health and well-being and lower the risk of developing chronic diseases.   Registered Dietitians in Public …

Stages of Development

The Looksee Checklist (formerly ndds developmental checklist) is an innovative developmental resource that follows a child from one month of age to six years. It provides a snapshot of a child’s development to discuss with parents. The simple one-page checklist also features a detachable sheet of…

Indigenous Artwork & The Stories They Inspire

  Neekokaabjigan Is an Anishinaabemowin word that speaks about the act of connecting knowledge, family, people and communities ~ past, present and future. The string that connects us, binds us together from generation to generation; this is how we are connected to all those who came before us, to…

Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases

  Learn where blacklegged ticks live, how to avoid bites, and the process for submitting a tick locally.   A tick is a tiny bug, about the size of a sesame seed, which feeds on blood. Blacklegged ticks are commonly found in woodlands, tall grasses and bushes. They cannot fly. They move about the…