DYK: Ticks can survive a cycle through the washing machine. Kill any ticks that might be on your clothing by putting your clothes in a dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes before washing them. Get more tips to stay tick-free: ontario.ca/ticks #TickPrevention.

Syphilis cases are on the rise. From 2018 to 2022, rates have more than doubled. If left untreated, it can cause serious health problems. Testing is the first step to diagnosis and treatment. ow.ly/o9vt50T6o0J

Risk Index Update for the week of Aug 28 COVID-19 Risk Index: MODERATE Respiratory Virus Risk Index: VERY LOW CONTEXT: all COVID-19 metrics remain moderate ✅Review guidance peterboroughpublichealth.ca/covid-19-risk-… ✅Be prepared for fall respiratory season! Get vaccinated when eligible.

With back to school starting next week, it's important to ensure your kids are up to date on all their routine vaccinations for this school year, such as whooping cough. Learn more about recommended vaccines to protect your family: ontario.ca/page/ontarios-….

Does going back to school after a break make you feel nervous? Excited? Upset? Joyful? All feelings are valid ❤️ Thanks to Desjardins Group for powering this #BacktoSchool season and giving young people a place to #FeelOutLoud.

Have a little one starting kindergarten this year? Check out this resource for some tips to make it a smooth transition for everyone! peterboroughpublichealth.ca/wp-content/upl…

🚨New Drug Detected🚨 Drug Checking has confirmed medetomidine (a veterinary tranquilizer, similar to xylazine) is in the local drug supply. Medetomidine is more potent, longer lasting, and more sedative than xylazine. Visit peterboroughpublichealth.ca/drug-poisoning… for more information.

Peterborough Public Health will be CLOSED on Monday, September 2. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3. To access 24/7 public health information, click link in bio. Wishing you a safe and healthy Labour day weekend!

Kids are back to learning on Tuesday, and you can be too! Join Dr. Piggott on Instagram live Tuesday at noon to learn all about the fall virus season and how to best protect yourself, your family, & our community.

#Recall: Do you have a Costway 3-in-1 Baby Bassinet Beside Sleeper Crib with 5-level adjustable heights? Find out about the recall and what to do: ow.ly/ilUA50TaMyy

Tomorrow Aug 31st is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay - this year’s theme is “together we can”. Please come out to the event today (Aug 30) at Millennium Park starting at 1 PM and take a moment to reflect the 74 lives we’ve lost in the past year from the drug poisoning crisis.

From the flag raising last week, to yesterday's IOAD Event at Millennium Park, we are grateful to our community for coming together to support those who have been affected by the opioid crisis and overdoses. Let's remember, together, we can end overdose. #TogetherWeCan #IOAD2024

Help kids get the nutrition they need for a full day of learning. Aim for 3 food groups in meals and snacks: vegetables & fruit, protein foods and whole grains. peterboroughpublichealth.ca/your-health/he…

Have questions about the fall virus season? You’re not alone! Join Dr. Piggott’s Instagram live TODAY September 3rd at 12 noon, as he discusses what to expect this fall and how we can prevent the spread of viruses in our community.

Thanks to all who joined today’s LIVE update on Fall Virus Prevention & Vaccines (flu, COVID, RSV, Mpox, & H5N1). If you have further questions, we will do our best to get you the answers! youtu.be/jGeKsTJAUb8?si…

Symptoms of #LymeDisease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Powassan virus usually appear within 3-30 days after a bite from an infected blacklegged tick. If you develop symptoms, call your local #PublicHealth unit or health care provider right away. ontario.ca/ticks

WNV is here! So far this summer, - 1 mosquito pool has been positive for WNV - 3 birds have tested positive for WNV Protect yourself from mosquito bites

Risk Index Update for the week of Sept 4 COVID-19 Risk Index: MODERATE Respiratory Virus Risk Index: LOW CONTEXT: COVID-19 case rates, wastewater, & outbreaks remain MODERATE. Non-COVID respiratory outbreaks have INCREASED. For guidance visit peterboroughpublichealth.ca/covid-19-risk-…

Need a rapid COVID-19 test? Boxes of RATs are now available in our lobby at 185 King St. Please note that some boxes may have a shorter shelf life; always make sure to check the expiry date.

It’s an exciting time with lots of distractions. Help kids save time at mealtime: ✔️peel fruit and cut up foods into bite size pieces ✔️Send familiar foods that you know your child will eat ✔️Use containers they can open and close by themselves. peterboroughpublichealth.ca/your-health/he…