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
Preventing infections starts with the choices we make every day. Staying up-to-date on immunizations, practicing good hand hygiene and staying home when you're sick all help reduce the spread of illness and protect our communities. 💉 ✋ #NationalInfectionControlWeek
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Total coliforms are common bacteria found in soil, vegetation, sewage and animal waste. They're not likely to cause illness, but their presence can signal contamination. If you are unsure what your private well water sample results mean, visit durham.ca/water
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Your phone, keyboard and doorknob all have one thing in common: they're touched often and can help spread germs. 🦠 Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces regularly and always follow product label directions and contact times. 🕝 🎥 Watch this video: youtube.com/watch?v=Yd43IpKr…
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Listeria is a bacteria that can grow at refrigeration temperatures. It usually takes up to 3 weeks for you to feel sick after eating contaminated food prevented by properly cooking your food. If you are sick, please see your healthcare provider. Visit bit.ly/2WvgnGW
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Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infection. 🧼 Wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer, especially before eating, after using the washroom and coughing or sneezing. The power to prevent infections is in your hands. 🫶
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News Release: Replacement KI pills distributed to residents near nuclear generating stations in Durham Region bit.ly/4BuNVsK
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It's #InfectionControlWeek - this year's theme, #PoweredByYou, highlights the everyday actions that help prevent infections and protect our communities. Hand hygiene, staying home when sick & other simple choices make a difference. 📽️ Watch this video: youtube.com/watch?v=99tpGKEs…
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Water containing total coliforms may be unsafe to drink. 🫗 These bacteria can indicate potential contamination in your well or plumbing system. If you are unsure how to interpret your water sample results, contact us! Visit durham.ca/water
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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: youtube.com/watch?app=deskto…
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Recent food recalls are linked to Listeria monocytogenes: durham.ca/FoodSafety Learn about how you can avoid getting this illness: bit.ly/4aN4EMd
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Food Recall Warning: Various brands of organic cheeses recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes durham.ca/FoodSafety
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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 preparetobesafe.ca
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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 durham.ca/ticks
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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 bit.ly/4rgOZLk
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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: bit.ly/3w1teXW
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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: durham.ca/FoodSafety #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 preparetobesafe.ca
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