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Canadian guidance on alcohol and health updated:

More Huron Perth residents consume alcohol at high risk level compared to Ontario

Huron Perth, ON – In January, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction released Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health. The guidance replaces the 2011 Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines. It is based on the latest research into alcohol as a risk factor for injuries, violence, and several chronic diseases (including cancer, heart disease and stroke). Data show that alcohol consumption causes nearly 7,000...

COVID-19 vaccine clinics cancelled due to inclement weather - February 3

Huron Perth, ON – Due to inclement weather, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is cancelling the following COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Friday, February 3, 2023:

• HPPH Clinton Office | 77722B London Road, Clinton  

Anyone who had an appointment at these clinics will need to rebook.  HPPH will not contact individuals to reschedule appointments.

Appointments can be rebooked:

• Online athttps://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/
• By calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre (PVCC) at 1-833-943-3900, or
• By...

Respiratory illness season update - January 31, 2023

Huron Perth, ON – Respiratory illness season indicators are stabilizing or improving in Huron Perth, and residents are encouraged to continue taking actions to prevent illness spread.

The number of lab-confirmed cases of influenza and RSV in Huron Perth are declining. As of January 25, 2023 there were two active COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care homes and 10 people in hospital due to the virus. Huron Perth Public Health has recorded eight deaths due to COVID since January 1, 2023.

Seven of the...

Respiratory illness season update

Huron Perth, ON – The challenging respiratory illness season in Huron Perth continues. Respiratory viruses including COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are still circulating and are causing severe illness in some individuals.

The number of new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 has been steady. As of January 11, 2023 there were two active outbreaks and five people in hospital due to COVID-19. From September 4 to December 31, 2022, there were 121 lab confirmed cases of...

HPPH Clinton office closed to public Friday, Dec. 23, 2022

Huron Perth, ON – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Clinton site is closed today due to inclement weather. The HPPH West Gore office in Stratford will be open until 12 PM. HPPH Festival Square, Listowel, and Wingham sites continue to be closed to the public.

HPPH Clinton and West Gore sites will re-open to the public on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 8:30 AM.