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Revised Office Hours in New Liskeard

Monday and Wednesday to Friday	8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday	8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Effective February 1, 2010

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• Flu season continues until April
• At least 1 in 3 people could still get H1N1
• 1 in 5 people hospitalized with H1N1 have ended up in intensive care on ventilators.
• Half of those in hospital with H1N1 have been under 24 years old

THE H1N1 AND SEASONAL FLU VACCINES ARE AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE OVER THE AGE OF 6 MONTHS

Some children who received the H1N1 flu shot require a second dose. Please note that a second dose is required for all children under 3 years and children from 3 to 9 years who have an underlying medical condition. This second dose is recommended at least 21 days after receiving the first shot. If your child requires a second shot, please visit one of the above community clinics, any of the Timiskaming Health Unit offices or contact your healthcare provider.

Pregnant women can receive the unadjuvanted vaccine at any of the Timiskaming Health Unit offices.

For additional information on the H1N1 flu virus and to speak with a customer service agent call the Service Ontario Infoline at 1-800-476-9708 or visit www.Ontario.ca/flu.  If you are experiencing flu symptoms call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-000.

The Driven to Quit Challenge is a health promotion campaign that encourages Ontario adult smokers and tobacco users to make a quit attempt for the month of March 2010. The Timiskaming Health Unit’s Quit 101 clinic can help you devise your individualized quit plan. For more information, click www.driventoquit.ca or contact the Timiskaming Health Unit. 

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Creating a Healthy School Nutrition Environment

We all have a vested interest in the promotion and protection of the health of our children and youth. The Timiskaming Health Unit is working with elementary school communities on an exciting project to help create and enhance healthy school nutrition environments in Timiskaming! (read more)

EatRight

Do you have questions about nutrition and healthy eating? Then follow the link to EatRight Ontario to browse by topic, or to email or speak to a Registered Dietitian.

Smoke-Free Ontario

An amendment to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act banning adults from smoking in cars where children under the age of 16 are present comes into effect January 21st, 2009. For more information about creating a smoke-free ride, click here. 

Immunization:  Your Best Protection!

Visit the Immunization Schedules for infants and children and adults to see what Ontario recommends and provides free of charge.