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HPPH offers masks to residents at high risk for respiratory problems when air quality poor

Huron Perth, ON – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is offering N95 respirators to residents who are at high risk for respiratory problems when wildfire smoke results in poor air quality. The N95 respirators and other high quality masks are being provided to public health units by the Government of Ontario.

Those at greatest risk of experiencing negative health effects from poor air quality are people with lung disease (such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or heart disease,...

Special air quality statement for Huron Perth

Huron Perth, ON – Earlier this week, Environment Canada and the Province of Ontario issued a Special Air Quality Statement for many regions in Ontario, including Huron Perth. Smoke plumes from forest fires in Quebec and northeastern Ontario have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist into the weekend.

Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can change over short distances and can vary greatly from hour to hour. Current and forecasted air quality health index...

Celebrating Cycling in June

Huron Perth, ON – June is Bike Month, a celebration of cycling. It is an opportunity to try riding a bike for the first time, or to build cycling into your routine. “Building cycling into your routine could mean riding just for fun, or leaving the car at home and taking a bike to school, work, the store, or an event,” says Adrienne Adas, Public Health Promoter at Huron Perth Public Health. “As a form of active transportation, cycling has many benefits including promoting healthier lifestyles,...

HPPH opens COVID-19 vaccination clinics for spring boosters

Huron Perth, ON – HPPH has launched its April COVID-19 vaccination clinics to meet Ontario’s new spring booster recommendations, including a clinic in Stratford on April 11 and one in Goderich on April 12. The April 11 clinic in Stratford will have walk-in availability from 11am to 3pm.

As of April 6, individuals in specific high-risk groups are recommended to receive a spring booster dose if at least six months (168 days) have passed since their last dose or confirmed COVID-19 infection. These...

Dog Involved in Scratching Incident in Mitchell Located

West Perth – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is pleased to share that the dog being sought after it scratched a child in Mitchell on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 has been located.

Thank you to the owner for contacting HPPH. Successful follow up is being completed.

By law in Ontario, all cats, dogs and ferrets over three months of age must be vaccinated against rabies. HPPH is required to investigate biting and scratching incidents to determine whether the animal involved is up-to-date on its rabies...