“The best way to prevent foodborne illness is through education. The Food Handler Training and Certification Course will provide you and your staff with the knowledge needed to handle food safely and prevent foodborne illness. This course is essential for anyone who prepares and serves food to the public. In 2012 and 2013, the County… Read more »
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Peterborough Public Health Monitoring for West Nile Virus
Peterborough Public Health Monitoring for West Nile Virus Peterborough Public Health is advising residents to avoid mosquito bites this season and reduce breeding grounds in order to prevent the spread of West Nile virus. Peterborough Public Health staff trap mosquitoes and test larvae from standing water pools throughout the City and County of Peterborough. In… Read more »
Free Radon Test Kits Available at Peterborough Public Health
Peterborough Public Health had made a supply of Radon test kits for local residents conveniently available throughout the County. This supply of kits has now run out and the kits are now available at Peterborough Public Health located at 185 King Street in Peterborough. Radon causes between 1,080 and 1,550 cancer cases in Ontario each… Read more »
2016 Influenza Clinics
Throughout October and November primary care providers offer the flu vaccinations to their patients age 65 and older. To find out when your doctor is holding a flu clinic, visit the website below or contact your primary care clinician. www.peterboroughfht.com