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09/14/2026

🍂 Fall may be around the corner, but tick season isn't necessarily over.

Ticks can be active anytime the temperature is above freezing, so remember to protect yourself when spending time outdoors this fall.

✔️Use an insect repellent containing DEET or Icaridin. Follow label directions.
✔️Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
✔️Stay on marked walking and hiking trails.
✔️Check on yourself, your children and your pets for ticks after being outdoors.

Found a tick? Remove it as soon as possible and learn more about how to protect yourself:
regionofwaterloo.ca/Ticks (link in bio)

09/11/2026

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown this evening. Wishing the Jewish community of a sweet and happy new year. May the new year bring joy and connection with family and community. Shanah Tovah!

🍂 Mosquitoes can spread West Nile virus and remain active during warm fall weather. You can help reduce mosquitoes aroun...
09/09/2026

🍂 Mosquitoes can spread West Nile virus and remain active during warm fall weather. You can help reduce mosquitoes around your home by removing places where they breed. Mosquitoes need standing water to lay their eggs.

Remember these tips:
☑️ After it rains, remove any standing water around your property.
☑️ Store items like flowerpots, watering cans, and wheelbarrows upside down.
☑️ Replace water in bird baths twice a week.
☑️ Cover rain barrels with a fine mesh screen.
☑️ Remove any leaves and twigs from eavestroughs and down spouts.
☑️ Cover garbage, recycling, or compost containers to prevent water from gathering.

Learn more at:
regionofwaterloo.ca/WestNileVirus

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month.FASD is a lifelong disability that can occur when a ...
09/08/2026

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month.

FASD is a lifelong disability that can occur when a baby is exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. There is no known safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and have questions about alcohol or other substance use, support is available. Learn more at: regionofwaterloo.ca/PregnancySubstanceUse

School lunch is packed...but are you forgetting something? 👀Keep cold foods cold. 🧊Keep hot foods hot. ♨A little food sa...
09/04/2026

School lunch is packed...but are you forgetting something? 👀

Keep cold foods cold. 🧊
Keep hot foods hot. ♨

A little food safety belongs in every lunchbox! 🍎

Learn more: regionofwaterloo.ca/FoodSafety

09/04/2026

Get the best start with your new baby. Register for Sleep and Your New Baby – it’s free!

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Getting ready for a new school year? Don't forget to schedule your child's annual eye exam!Did you know eye exams are fr...
09/03/2026

Getting ready for a new school year? Don't forget to schedule your child's annual eye exam!

Did you know eye exams are free every year under OHIP for children and youth ages 0 to 19? Children in Kindergarten may also qualify for free eyeglasses through the Eye See...Eye Learn program at participating eye doctors.

Public Health is here to support families and answer questions about vision health and other school health services. Learn more at: regionofwaterloo.ca/SchoolHealth

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to check your child's vaccine records ✅Did you know parents and guardians are ...
09/02/2026

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to check your child's vaccine records ✅

Did you know parents and guardians are responsible for reporting their children's vaccines to Public Health? If your child recently received a vaccine, take a moment to make sure their vaccine record is up to date.

Public Health is here to support families and answer questions about vaccine reporting and school health services. Learn more at: regionofwaterloo.ca/SchoolHealth

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to remember those who have died from drug poisoning and overdo...
08/31/2026

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to remember those who have died from drug poisoning and overdose, and to recognize the grief of the families, friends and communities left behind. 💜

Today, the Region of Waterloo is lighting regional buildings purple to honour those lost and recognize those who continue to grieve.

Naloxone can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save a life. Free naloxone kits are available at many local pharmacies and community agencies.

Learn more about naloxone and harm reduction supports in Waterloo Region: http://regionofwaterloo.ca/HarmReduction

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