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heat exhaustion  HOT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
Mid summer usually brings hot weather. To keep yourself informed, click on our heat alert warning levels and local weather links for your area.

Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke Prevention Tips

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facts about ATVs ATV riding is not child’s play!
ATV riding is not child’s play! Many children are injured or killed while riding as a passenger or operating an ATV. [More]
LIST OF BEACHES
LIST OF BEACHES monitored on a weekly basis by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. 
Ontario has now passed legislation making it illegal to smoke in any vehicle while children under 16 are present. - The legislation passed Royal Ascent June 18th 2008.
View the Ministry of Health Promotion announcement about the new legislation Go to the legislation and to view this amendment to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act.

The Retail Ban is now in effect.
All tobacco retailers wishing to find out more about the Tobacco Retail Display Ban can look at the documents below or refer to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. (If these files are too big for you to download, and you would like paper copies, please email us with your name, place of work and mailing address. We will send the paper documents to you.)


sun protection

Sun Protection
Prevention behaviours will lessen the risk of developing skin cancer and improve the rate of early detection. This will result in a decrease in the need for surgery or other treatments.
Guidelines for Sun Protection . . .  Sun Safety for Outdoor Workers . . . Sample workplace policy . . . More Sun Safety Information


Bats and Rabies
Although bats are beneficial they do have the potential to carry diseases such as rabies and histoplasmosis, which can affect humans and animals. They may also transmit distemper and mange to household pets ... [More]

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"I Didn't Know" campaign designed to educate parents about ATVs and the risks to children
All parents want their children to be safe from harm. One risk that many are unaware of involves All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and children. The "I Didn't Know" campaign is designed to educate parents about the risk of severe injury or death to children who drive or ride ATVs.
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LYME DISEASE
As the warmer temperatures arrive, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit would like to remind you that while enjoying the outdoors you should take precautions to avoid being bitten by ticks and mosquitoes. [More]

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