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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Public Health helps people stay well. As an essential part of the healthcare system, we are committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

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Have you tested your home for radon? 🏠 November is . Make testing your home part of your plans!Radon levels can change ...
11/06/2026

Have you tested your home for radon? 🏠 November is . Make testing your home part of your plans!

Radon levels can change from day to day, so a digital detector may not tell you the full story.

Health Canada recommends testing your home for at least 91 days to get a more accurate picture of your average radon level. A long-term radon test is a simple way to find out if you may need to take steps to reduce radon in your home.

Find out how to get started: https://wdgpublichealth.ca/health-topics/healthy-home/radon

11/03/2026

You can’t see it, smell it or taste it. But radon could be in your home. 🏠

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can build up indoors. Long-term exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer among people who do not smoke.

Radon can be found in any home, and levels can be very different even between neighbouring houses.

✅ The only way to know your home’s radon level is to test.

Learn more about radon and how to test your home: wdgpublichealth.ca/Radon.

👻 The only scares this Halloween should be the fun kind!Whether you're handing out candy or heading out trick-or-treatin...
10/30/2026

👻 The only scares this Halloween should be the fun kind!

Whether you're handing out candy or heading out trick-or-treating, here are a few tips to help keep Halloween safe and fun for everyone:

🍬 Check Halloween treats. Look for sealed wrappers and read labels before letting young children dig in.

🔦 Stay visible. Wear bright or reflective clothing, carry a flashlight and use sidewalks and crosswalks.

🚗 Watch for trick-or-treaters. Drivers should slow down and be extra alert for children crossing streets.

🎃 Keep cannabis edibles safely stored. Edibles can look just like regular candy or chocolate. Store them in child-resistant packaging, locked away and out of sight and reach of children.

⚠️ Know the signs of cannabis poisoning. Extreme sleepiness, confusion, vomiting and trouble breathing can be signs of accidental ingestion.

If you think a child has consumed cannabis, call the Ontario Poison Centre at 1-800-268-9017 or seek medical help right away. Call 911 for trouble breathing or loss of consciousness.

Have a safe, healthy and happy Halloween! 🎃

Even if you live too far to walk or wheel the whole way, you can still join in for Month with Drive to 5! 🚗➡️👟 Park a...
10/26/2026

Even if you live too far to walk or wheel the whole way, you can still join in for Month with Drive to 5! 🚗➡️👟

Park a block or two away from school and walk the last 5 minutes together.

Teachers: 🗓️ Ask students how they’re getting to school this week using the daily survey tool at bikewalkroll.org

Upper Grand District School Board
Wellington Catholic District School Board
Green Communities Canada

Cannabis edibles can look just like regular candy, chocolate or cookies. For curious children, it's easy to mistake one ...
10/23/2026

Cannabis edibles can look just like regular candy, chocolate or cookies. For curious children, it's easy to mistake one for the other. 🍬 🍭 Accidental cannabis poisonings can happen at home, and even a small amount of cannabis can make a child very sick.

🎃 This Halloween, take a moment to make sure any cannabis edibles in your home are stored safely in child-resistant packaging, out of sight and reach of children.

If you think a child has consumed cannabis, call the Ontario Poison Centre at 1-800-268-9017 or seek medical help right away. Call 911 for trouble breathing or loss of consciousness.

10/22/2026

What happens when young people lead the conversation about vaccines? 💬

Our Youth Vaccine Champions took what they learned about vaccines and shared it with their peers, friends and communities through creative outreach activities.

🙌 40 youth-led activities
🗣️ More than 750 people reached
💡 Lots of conversations, questions and learning along the way!

Now, some of our Youth Vaccine Champions are sharing their experiences in their own words!

🎥 Watch the full-length video and read the story in our latest blog: https://wdgpublichealth.ca/blog/empowering-next-generation-vaccine-confidence

10/19/2026

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider.

10/15/2026

Update: Blue-green algae and GRCA reservoirs

A second suspected blue-green algae bloom has been observed upstream of the Wellington Rd 26 bridge in the Belwood Lake reservoir.

Previous notices for suspected blue-green algae blooms at Belwood Lake, Guelph Lake and Shade’s Mills reservoirs remain in effect. Once a bloom has been observed, toxins may still be present in the water even when the bloom is no longer visible.

Blue-green algae can produce toxins that may cause serious illness in people and can be fatal to pets.

If you see blue-green algae in the water, which can look like spilled blue or green paint, thick pea soup or floating scum near shorelines, please:

• Keep children and pets away from the algae.
• Avoid contact with the algae.
• Don’t swim in areas where you see scum or where it is accumulating along the shoreline.
• Don’t eat fish from the lake.
• Don’t use the water for drinking or any other purpose.
• Boating is allowed where permitted, but avoid touching the algae.

Learn more: https://www.grandriver.ca/our-watershed/water/surface-water-resources/algae/

Read the news release: https://www.grandriver.ca/news/posts/update-blue-green-algae-and-grca-reservoirs-7/

Walking and wheeling to school is good for the environment, supports children’s health and helps them connect with their...
10/13/2026

Walking and wheeling to school is good for the environment, supports children’s health and helps them connect with their neighbourhood.
This October, ask your kids what they enjoy most about their school journey! 🌍👟🚲🦽
Upper Grand District School Board
Wellington Catholic District School Board
Green Communities Canada
The City of Guelph

10/07/2026

is a reminder that vaccination can help prevent HPV-related cancers later in life.

The HPV vaccine is offered to all students as part of Grade 7 school vaccinations. Missed it? You can still catch up through school catch-up clinics and appointments at our Public Health offices.

Protect yourself now and into the future. Learn more: wdgpublichealth.ca/grade7vaccines

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Guelph, ON
N1G0E1

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Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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