Durham Region Health Department
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Durham Region Health Department
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Official account for Durham Region Health Dept. (Ontario, Canada) Durham Health Connection Line: 1-800-841-2729. Not monitored 24/7. #PublicHealthProtects
Updated beach water test results are now available in the Health Department’s online disclosure portal, Check&GO! Durham. Beaches are posted when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard. View current test results on Check&GO! Durham: durham.ca/BeachResults
- Pool season is here! 🥽 Now’s the time to ensure your pool and or spa is safe, clean, and ready for swimmers. Regular maintenance helps prevent waterborne illnesses and ensures a great experience for everyone. Learn more durham.ca/recwater
- Did you know the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issues food recall notices regularly? If you have a recalled product, throw it out or return it to the point of purchase. 🗑️ Stay informed and check the latest food recall: durham.ca/FoodSafety
- When a beach is posted with a water quality advisory for blue-green algae, it’s for good reason. Toxins can linger in the water. Respect the signage and protect your health. ⛔ Learn more durham.ca/beaches
- Water contamination isn’t always visible, and even clear, good-tasting water can contain harmful bacteria. 🫗 🦠 Try @PublicHealthON Online Water Testing Portal and access test results online: publichealthontario.ca/WaterPortal
- Learn tips on how to prevent exposures to ticks…even in your own backyard! 🏠 🎥 Watch our senior public health inspector tell you how: youtu.be/rzk4LdJWUdU
- Climate change is increasing health risks from air pollution in #Durham. Air pollution remains one of Canada’s leading causes of premature death. It is also linked to higher rates of lung cancer, heart attacks and more. Learn more durham.ca/ClimateAndHeal…
- 🦇 🏠 To protect you and your family from rabies, it’s important to bat proof your home and to avoid contact with bats. Check out Facts About Rabies and Bats: bit.ly/3A3vFcc
00:00 - News Release: Weekly beach test results now available online through Check&GO! Durham bit.ly/4g178d2
- 📢 Attention sports organizations! Stay informed & protect participants this season by subscribing to heat and air quality warnings. 🌡️ Getting timely updates helps you plan ahead, adjust schedules and take steps to keep everyone safe. ✅Sign up today durham.ca/EnviroAlerts
- 🌱 Take Action for Cleaner Air. This Clean Air Day (June 3) is your chance to take action! Small changes can make a big difference in improving air quality. Learn more bit.ly/3grOIkm
