Durham Region Health Department

10/10/2026

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

10/09/2026

Thanks for hosting our dental screening team this week at your schools:
⭐ Sir William Stephenson PS
⭐ Adelaide McLaughlin PS
⭐ Clara Hughes PS
⭐ Robert Munsch PS
⭐ Michaelle Jean PS
⭐ Ontario Street PS

Every child that participated got a dental screening results card. Check your child's backpack.

We'll be visiting more schools in the coming weeks!

10/09/2026

Do you have questions about your child's development, learning, speech or behaviour?

📍 Drop by EarlyON Child & Family Centres' FREE Ready, Set, Grow event for parents/caregivers of children birth to 6 years old.

🔗 Learn more about your child's development durham.ca/childdevelopment

10/09/2026

Ticks are active in Durham Region.

Take precautions to protect yourself, family and pets against tick-borne diseases such as Lyme Disease.

Visit our website for more information about:
✅ Tick Identification
✅ Protecting yourself
✅ Who's at risk, and more!

Visit www.durham.ca/ticks

10/09/2026

It’s never too late to quit smoking. 🚭

Quitting smoking at any age can lower the risk of dementia and cognitive decline.

🔗 Visit durham.ca/to***co

10/09/2026

Not sure if you are taking a water sample correctly? 🫗

Proper sampling is important to ensure accurate results and keep your family safe.

Learn the right steps for taking a water sample: https://bit.ly/3IpIjpn

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Protect your infants and high-risk children from Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)!

Beyfortus® is now available for free for eligible infants during their first RSV season and high-risk children up to 24 months through healthcare providers, or at the hospital for infants born during the 2026/2027 respiratory illness season.

Pregnant individuals also have the option of receiving a single dose of Abrysvo® to provide protection for their infant from birth to six months.

Talk with your healthcare provider today!

🔗 Learn more durham.ca/RSV

10/08/2026

With students back-to-school, Dr. Robert Kyle, Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health is reminding parents that good oral health is an important part of a child’s overall health and well-being.

🎥 Watch this video to learn more:

With student's back-to-school, Dr. Robert Kyle, Commissioner and Me...

10/08/2026

Quitting smoking can be hard.

Ni****ne replacement therapy (NRT) can help you quit.

Unlike to***co, NRT delivers ni****ne without the harmful chemicals found in to***co smoke.

🔗 For free ni****ne replacement delivered to your home, visit stoponthenet.com