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HPPH reminding parents to update their child's immunization records to avoid school suspension

Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 02:24 PM

Huron Perth, ON – The Immunization team at Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding parents to update their child’s immunization records. Nearly 2,900 records remain incomplete, down from the initial 5100.

These students are either missing immunizations required for school attendance, their immunizations have not been reported to public health, or they do not have a valid exemption on file. Students with incomplete immunization records may be suspended from school under the Immunization of...

Reduce the risk of measles in Huron Perth

Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024 12:12 PM

Huron Perth, ON – Measles cases are increasing globally, including in Ontario. Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) strongly encourages residents to make sure they have protection against the measles virus and receive a vaccination if necessary.

Measles is one of the most highly contagious infectious diseases. The virus spreads through coughing and sneezing and it can live for up to two hours in the air or on a surface. 

Many people recover from measles within two to three weeks, but measles can cause...

Health Unit reviewing student immunization records

Posted on Monday, January 29, 2024 01:26 PM

Huron Perth, ON – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has reviewed the immunization records of all students attending elementary or secondary school in Huron Perth.

More than 5000 records (39%) are incomplete, which means students are either missing immunizations required for school attendance, or their immunizations have not been reported to public health. Students with incomplete immunization records may be suspended from school under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA).

Records are usually...

Health Unit releases report on food insecurity

Posted on Monday, January 15, 2024 09:57 AM

Huron Perth, ON – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has released a new report, The Real Cost of Eating in Huron and Perth.

The report found that in 2023, the cost of groceries for a family of four in Huron Perth was $267 per week, or $1,155 per month. This does not include non-food items such as toiletries, personal care items or cleaning products.

The report shows different income scenarios and the percentage of income a household would need to spend on food. For example, a family of four...

Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford

Posted on Friday, December 22, 2023 10:53 AM

Huron Perth – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in a biting incident in Stratford.

The incident occurred on Thursday December 21, 2023, between 1 and 1:15 p.m. at a parking lot located adjacent to Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. building in Stratford.

The dog involved is described as a boxer, with short hair, 80-90 pounds, wearing a black winter coat, with white markings on the face.

The owner is described appearing to be in his 50's, tall, thin and wearing a dark...