Ticks may carry
#LymeDisease
, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, or Powassan virus. Stay vigilant to reduce your risk of a tick bite.
Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment options for each of these tick-borne diseases at:
#TickPrevention
•dizziness or fainting;
•nausea or vomiting;
•headache;
•rapid breathing and heartbeat;
•extreme thirst; and
•decreased urination with unusually dark yellow urine.
If you experience any of these symptoms during extreme heat, move to a cool place and drink liquids.
•Take cool showers or baths until you feel refreshed.
•Prepare meals that don't need to be cooked indoors.
•Block sun out by opening awnings, and closing curtains or blinds during the day.
•Drink plenty of cool liquids, especially water, before you feel thirsty.
This week, take a break from the heat by spending a few hours in a cool place.
- a shady area
- swimming facility
- an air-conditioned spot such as a public building, shopping mall, grocery store, place of worship or public library.
- local cooling centres (if available)
Planning a family or looking for support with infant feeding? Our nurses understand that families come in many forms, and there are many ways that people feed their babies. HPEPH provides care to all people and their families. Learn more: e-mail us careline
@hpeph
.ca.
#Pride2024
Homelessness is hard. For everyone. Despite our best efforts, there remains a gap in funding needed to create a safe & supportive hub. I have partnered with
@unitedwayhpe
and am issuing a challenge: let’s come together to bridge this gap. Donate today at .
Extremely hot weather is expected to continue all week. Check in on neighbours, friends, older family members, and others who are vulnerable to the heat, to make sure that they are cool and hydrated.
STAY COOL, QW ☀🧊
The Quinte West cooling centre is open today through Sunday.
When: Today, June 17, to Sunday, June 23, daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens, 8 Couch Cres., Trenton, ON
More info ➡
Notice | With the forecast of warm weather this week, we would like to remind you that the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre and Belleville Public Library are public cooling centres for those needing relief from the heat.
QSWC is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day for cooling
Sexual health Myth
#2
: You can tell if you have a sexually transmitted infection FACT: Not always! Some infections don't have any symptoms. You can spread an infection and not know it. Having sex? Get tested!
All Hastings Prince Edward Public Health offices will be closed on Friday, June 14, 2024, to allow staff participation in an organizational staff development day. Our offices will re-open for business as usual on Monday, June 17.
Attention public pool or spa owner/operators! Don’t forget to keep your daily pool records up to date with a pool or spa daily log sheet. Find templates and other resources here:
DYK: Schools in our secondary Public and Catholic boards have school health nurses from Public Health? Students in our secondary schools can access 2SLGBTQI+ inclusive and affirming care. Learn more about the services available to students:
#Pride2024
Are you planning to participate in a local event as a food vendor? It's important to make sure all food served is safe and free of potential contamination. Ensure you complete the Special Event Application and submit it to Public Health prior to the event.