March is Help Fight Liver Disease Month
You may be surprised to learn that there are over 100 types of liver…
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First Tooth First Visit
The goal is to have a dental visit before there is a problem. Recommended routine…
Tuberculosis — Infection vs. Disease
Tuberculosis (TB) Infection and Tuberculosis Disease mean two very different things and they’re easily mixed up. So,…
Concerned about Shingles? Free vaccine available!
The shingles vaccine (Zostavax) is available to adults age 50 years and older. This…
Have you reported your child’s shots to the health unit?
We work to reduce the risk of infectious diseases within our schools and we are…
It’s not too late…
…to get your flu shot!! Influenza (flu) shots are still available from your health care…
High School Students: Are You Up to Date?
Caution: This video contains science 🙂 Often when we think of vaccines, we think of our…
Vision Screening Program for SK Students
The 2018 Ontario Public Health Standards require Public Health Units to implement a universal Vision…
Require shots for school? Contact us — We can help.
The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit has mailed suspension letters for elementary and high students…
Upcoming Immunization Clinic Dates for Students
In order to protect children against vaccine preventable disease, the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit…