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    Inspection Reports and Advisories

    • Inspection Reports

      • Food Premises
      • Infection Control Investigations
      • Licensed Child Care Centres
      • Personal Service Settings
      • Recreational Camps (Coming soon)
      • Recreational Water Facilities
      • Small Drinking Water Systems
      • Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Retailer Convictions
    • Advisories

      • Drinking Water Advisories
      • Public Beach Water Advisories
    • Alerts and Recalls

      • Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts
      • Product Recalls and Safety Alerts

    My Health

    • COVID-19

      • COVID‑19 Information from the Ministry of Health
      • COVID-19 Local Status Updates and Statistics
      • COVID-19 Vaccines
        • How and Where to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
        • Register a COVID-19 Vaccine Received Outside of Ontario
        • COVID-19 Vaccination: Making an Informed Decision (Informative Video)
        • Scarborough Health Network: VaxFacts Clinics
      • COVID-19: If You Have Symptoms or Have Been Exposed
        • COVID-19 Assessment, Testing and Treatment Eligibility
        • COVID-19 Integrated Testing & Case, Contact and Outbreak Management Interim Guidance
        • Guidance on the Use of Rapid Antigen Tests
    • Immunization

      • Immunization Requirements for Children in Licensed Child Care Centres
      • Immunization Requirements for Children in School
      • Report a Vaccine to the EOHU
      • Immunization Clinics
      • A Parent’s Guide to Vaccination
      • How to Prepare a Child for their Vaccine
      • How to Hold a Child During Vaccination
    • Pregnancy

      • Health Before Pregnancy
      • Prenatal Classes
      • Online Prenatal Course - A New Life
      • Virtual Prenatal Classes
      • What To Pack In Your Labour Bag
      • Baby’s Best Start Prenatal Nutrition Program
      • The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
      • PregnancyInfo.ca
      • Food Safety for Pregnant Women
      • OMama.com - Pregnancy, birth and early parenting information
      • Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy
    • Infant and Child Health

      • New Baby, New Beginning: Baby’s First Year
      • From Tiny Tot to Toddler
      • Feeding and Nutrition
        • Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding
        • Local Breastfeeding Help
        • Introducing Solid Food to Your Baby
      • Healthy Babies, Healthy Children
      • Speech and Language Development
        • Let’s Talk Video Series
        • A Quick Guide to Your Child’s Speech and Language Development
        • Speech and Language Services
      • Child Visual Health Resource
      • Keeping Your Child Safe
      • OMama.com - Pregnancy, birth and early parenting information
      • Physical Activity for the Early Years (0 to 4 Years Old)
      • In Their Eyes, The World is Us
      • Your Guide to Postpartum Health and Caring for Your Baby
    • Healthy Sexuality

      • Your Body
      • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
        • Chlamydia
        • Gonorrhea
        • Syphilis
        • HPV
        • Trichomoniasis
        • HIV
        • Hepatitis B
        • Hepatitis C
        • Herpes
        • Pubic Lice
        • Scabies
      • The Young Adult Centre (YAC)
    • Oral Health

      • Oral Health
      • Healthy Smiles Ontario program (HSO)
      • Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP)
      • Caring for Your Teeth
      • Videos: Child Oral Health
    • Active Lifestyle

      • Physical Activity for the Early Years (0 to 4 Years Old)
      • Physical Activity for Children and Youth (5 to 17 Years Old)
      • Physical Activity for Adults (18 to 64 Years Old)
      • Physical Activity for Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
    • Healthy Eating

      • Nutrition Services by Registered Dietitians
      • Green Food Box
      • Canada's Food Guide
      • Cost of Eating in Eastern Ontario
    • Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control

      • Handwashing
      • Masks (Face Coverings)
      • Tips for Preventing the Spread of Infection at Home
      • Respiratory Illnesses
      • Respiratory Illness Resources, Signage and Videos
      • Flu (Influenza)
      • Measles
      • Pneumococcal Disease
      • Tuberculosis (TB)
      • Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox)
      • Other Infectious Diseases
    • Older Adults: Fall Prevention and Healthy Aging

      • Are You at Risk of Falling? Use This Checklist to Find Out
      • Nutrition for Older Adults
      • Staying Physically Active
      • Which Exercise Program is Best for You?
      • Medication, Alcohol and Cannabis
      • Safety at Home
      • Safety Outdoors
      • If You Fall
      • Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life: Multilingual Resources
      • More Resources for Older Adults, Caregivers and Healthcare Providers
    • Food Safety

      • Risks of Food Poisoning
      • General Food Safety Tips
      • Food Safety and Expiry Dates
      • Summer Food Safety Tips
      • Food Safety in an Emergency
      • Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts
      • Food Safety – Important Critical Control Points (CCPs) to Monitor with Hazardous Food
    • Tobacco, Vaping and Cannabis

      • Vaping
      • Tobacco Cessation Programs and Services
      • Know the Law: Places of Use for Tobacco, Vaping and Cannabis
    • Alcohol and Drugs

      • Alcohol
      • Cannabis Q&A
      • Fentanyl
      • Harm Reduction Tips for Individuals Who Use Drugs
      • Talking To Children and Youth About Substances
      • Having a Party
      • The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act
      • Medi Drop
      • Substance Use Health Strategy
    • Sun Safety and Tanning Beds
    • Travel Health
    • Concussions

    My Community

    • Institutional Facilities

      • Immunization and Ordering Vaccines
      • Infection Prevention and Control Resources for Institutional Facilities
      • Outbreak Management
      • Current Outbreaks
      • Questions and Answers for Health Care Worker Influenza Immunization Coverage Reporting
      • COVID-19 Vaccination: Making an Informed Decision (Education Course)
      • COVID-19 Guidance Documents
      • Recommendation for Tuberculosis (TB) Screening in Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes
      • Active TB Screening Checklist for Clinicians
      • Tuberculosis (TB) Screening in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes Frequently Asked Questions
      • Menu Planning Resources for Living Establishments
      • Physical Activity for Residents
    • Licensed Child Care Centres

      • Nutrition and Physical Activity Newsletter
      • Licensed Child Care Centre Summary Inspection Reports
      • Immunization Requirements for Children in Licensed Child Care Centres
      • Immunization/Health Assessment for All Persons Working in Licensed Child Care Centres
      • COVID-19: Health and Safety Measures for Child Care
      • Infection Prevention and Control Resources
      • Reporting an Outbreak (Licensed Child Care Centres)
      • Menu Planning and Supportive Nutrition Environments
      • Physical Activity in Child Care Settings
      • Child Care Centres - Bed Bugs Checklist
      • Annual Child Care Inspection Form
      • Cold Weather Alert Guidelines For Child Care Centres
    • Food Premises

      • Food Premises Inspection Reports
      • Food Premises Disclosure System - Operator Guide
      • Special Events
      • Opening a Food Premises
      • Mobile Food Preparation Premises
      • Guidelines for Food Premises – What to Do During a Do Not Drink Water Advisory
      • Guidelines for Food Premises – What To Do During A Boil Water Advisory
      • Guidelines for Safe Preparation of Shawarmas or Similar Meat Products
      • Refrigerator Or Freezer Unit Temperature Log Sheet
      • Tips to Prevent The Spread of Infections in Food Premises
      • 1-Day Temperature Log Sheet
      • 2-Day Temperature Log Sheet
      • Public Health Ontario - Food Safety
    • Personal Service Settings

      • Notification Form For Personal Service Setting Operators
    • Schools

      • Building Healthy Schools
        • Comprehensive School Health
        • Food and Nutrition
      • Immunization Requirements for Children in School
      • Healthy Schools Newsletter
      • Infection Prevention and Control Resources
      • Communicable Disease Guidelines for Schools and Child Care Facilities
      • Head Lice
      • Concussion Information for Educators and Coaches in Schools
      • Better Foods to Buy: A guide for choosing healthier packaged food
      • Creating a Positive Food Environment in Schools
      • Smoke-Free Ontario Act 2017 and Schools
      • Conversation Starters About Vaping
    • Healthcare Providers

      • Covid-19 Information for Healthcare Providers
      • PHAC COVID-19 Vaccine Study
      • Ordering Vaccines from the EOHU
      • Vaccine Storage and Cold Chain Failures
      • Diseases of Public Health Significance
      • Preventing Falls in Older Adults
      • Prenatal Services at the EOHU
      • Lyme Disease Guidance Documents
      • Lyme Disease Assessment and Prescribing Algorithm for Pharmacists
      • Nutrition Resources for Health Care Providers
    • Municipalities

      • Drinking Water Advisories
      • Concussion Information for Coaches, Officials and Athletes
    • Agri-Food Employers

      • Outbreak Guidance: Living Settings for Seasonal International Agri-Food Workers (IAWs)
    • Tobacco, Vaping and Cannabis Regulations

      • Order Smoke-Free Ontario Act Signs
      • Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Retailer Convictions
      • Know the Law: Places of Use for Tobacco, Vaping and Cannabis

    My Environment

    • Water Quality and Safety

      • Drinking Water Advisories
      • Public Beach Water Advisories
      • Small Drinking Water Systems
      • Public Pools and Spas
      • Blue-Green Algae
    • Residential Wells

      • Well Water Testing
      • Taking Well Water Samples
      • How to Fill Out the Well Water Testing Requisition Form
      • How to Understand the Results of Your Well Water Tests
      • How to Disinfect Your Well
      • Fluoride and Well Water
      • Nitrate in Private Water Supplies
    • Animals, Insects and Diseases

      • Avian Influenza (H5N1)
      • West Nile Virus
      • Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV)
      • Equine Neurological Disease Surveillance 2021
      • Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System (CAHSS) - Equine Network
      • Ticks and Lyme Disease - Know the Facts
      • Protect Yourself and Your Pet from Rabies
      • Rabies and Animal Bites
      • Bats and Rabies
      • Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar
      • Bed Bugs
      • Pest Control Tips
    • Air Quality and Health

      • Outdoor Air Quality
      • Indoor Air Quality
      • Radon
    • Climate Change and Health
    • Weather Hazards

      • Flooding
      • Heat Warnings
      • Protect Yourself During Cold Temperatures
    • Poisonous Plants

      • Poison Ivy
      • Giant Hogweed
      • Wild Parsnip
    • Being Prepared for Emergencies

      • Emergency Management Ontario
      • Know the Risks and Make a Plan
      • Power Outages - What to Do
      • Food Safety in an Emergency

    Inspection Reports and Advisories

    • Inspection Reports

      • Food Premises
      • Infection Control Investigations
      • Licensed Child Care Centres
      • Personal Service Settings
      • Recreational Camps (Coming soon)
      • Recreational Water Facilities
      • Small Drinking Water Systems
      • Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Retailer Convictions
    • Advisories

      • Drinking Water Advisories
      • Public Beach Water Advisories
    • Alerts and Recalls

      • Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts
      • Product Recalls and Safety Alerts

    My Health

    • COVID-19

      • COVID‑19 Information from the Ministry of Health
      • COVID-19 Local Status Updates and Statistics
      • COVID-19 Vaccines
        • How and Where to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
        • Register a COVID-19 Vaccine Received Outside of Ontario
        • COVID-19 Vaccination: Making an Informed Decision (Informative Video)
        • Scarborough Health Network: VaxFacts Clinics
      • COVID-19: If You Have Symptoms or Have Been Exposed
        • COVID-19 Assessment, Testing and Treatment Eligibility
        • COVID-19 Integrated Testing & Case, Contact and Outbreak Management Interim Guidance
        • Guidance on the Use of Rapid Antigen Tests
    • Immunization

      • Immunization Requirements for Children in Licensed Child Care Centres
      • Immunization Requirements for Children in School
      • Report a Vaccine to the EOHU
      • Immunization Clinics
      • A Parent’s Guide to Vaccination
      • How to Prepare a Child for their Vaccine
      • How to Hold a Child During Vaccination
    • Pregnancy

      • Health Before Pregnancy
      • Prenatal Classes
      • Online Prenatal Course - A New Life
      • Virtual Prenatal Classes
      • What To Pack In Your Labour Bag
      • Baby’s Best Start Prenatal Nutrition Program
      • The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
      • PregnancyInfo.ca
      • Food Safety for Pregnant Women
      • OMama.com - Pregnancy, birth and early parenting information
      • Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy
    • Infant and Child Health

      • New Baby, New Beginning: Baby’s First Year
      • From Tiny Tot to Toddler
      • Feeding and Nutrition
        • Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding
        • Local Breastfeeding Help
        • Introducing Solid Food to Your Baby
      • Healthy Babies, Healthy Children
      • Speech and Language Development
        • Let’s Talk Video Series
        • A Quick Guide to Your Child’s Speech and Language Development
        • Speech and Language Services
      • Child Visual Health Resource
      • Keeping Your Child Safe
      • OMama.com - Pregnancy, birth and early parenting information
      • Physical Activity for the Early Years (0 to 4 Years Old)
      • In Their Eyes, The World is Us
      • Your Guide to Postpartum Health and Caring for Your Baby
    • Healthy Sexuality

      • Your Body
      • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
        • Chlamydia
        • Gonorrhea
        • Syphilis
        • HPV
        • Trichomoniasis
        • HIV
        • Hepatitis B
        • Hepatitis C
        • Herpes
        • Pubic Lice
        • Scabies
      • The Young Adult Centre (YAC)
    • Oral Health

      • Oral Health
      • Healthy Smiles Ontario program (HSO)
      • Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP)
      • Caring for Your Teeth
      • Videos: Child Oral Health
    • Active Lifestyle

      • Physical Activity for the Early Years (0 to 4 Years Old)
      • Physical Activity for Children and Youth (5 to 17 Years Old)
      • Physical Activity for Adults (18 to 64 Years Old)
      • Physical Activity for Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
    • Healthy Eating

      • Nutrition Services by Registered Dietitians
      • Green Food Box
      • Canada's Food Guide
      • Cost of Eating in Eastern Ontario
    • Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control

      • Handwashing
      • Masks (Face Coverings)
      • Tips for Preventing the Spread of Infection at Home
      • Respiratory Illnesses
      • Respiratory Illness Resources, Signage and Videos
      • Flu (Influenza)
      • Measles
      • Pneumococcal Disease
      • Tuberculosis (TB)
      • Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox)
      • Other Infectious Diseases
    • Older Adults: Fall Prevention and Healthy Aging

      • Are You at Risk of Falling? Use This Checklist to Find Out
      • Nutrition for Older Adults
      • Staying Physically Active
      • Which Exercise Program is Best for You?
      • Medication, Alcohol and Cannabis
      • Safety at Home
      • Safety Outdoors
      • If You Fall
      • Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life: Multilingual Resources
      • More Resources for Older Adults, Caregivers and Healthcare Providers
    • Food Safety

      • Risks of Food Poisoning
      • General Food Safety Tips
      • Food Safety and Expiry Dates
      • Summer Food Safety Tips
      • Food Safety in an Emergency
      • Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts
      • Food Safety – Important Critical Control Points (CCPs) to Monitor with Hazardous Food
    • Tobacco, Vaping and Cannabis

      • Vaping
      • Tobacco Cessation Programs and Services
      • Know the Law: Places of Use for Tobacco, Vaping and Cannabis
    • Alcohol and Drugs

      • Alcohol
      • Cannabis Q&A
      • Fentanyl
      • Harm Reduction Tips for Individuals Who Use Drugs
      • Talking To Children and Youth About Substances
      • Having a Party
      • The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act
      • Medi Drop
      • Substance Use Health Strategy
    • Sun Safety and Tanning Beds
    • Travel Health
    • Concussions

    My Community

    • Institutional Facilities

      • Immunization and Ordering Vaccines
      • Infection Prevention and Control Resources for Institutional Facilities
      • Outbreak Management
      • Current Outbreaks
      • Questions and Answers for Health Care Worker Influenza Immunization Coverage Reporting
      • COVID-19 Vaccination: Making an Informed Decision (Education Course)
      • COVID-19 Guidance Documents
      • Recommendation for Tuberculosis (TB) Screening in Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes
      • Active TB Screening Checklist for Clinicians
      • Tuberculosis (TB) Screening in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes Frequently Asked Questions
      • Menu Planning Resources for Living Establishments
      • Physical Activity for Residents
    • Licensed Child Care Centres

      • Nutrition and Physical Activity Newsletter
      • Licensed Child Care Centre Summary Inspection Reports
      • Immunization Requirements for Children in Licensed Child Care Centres
      • Immunization/Health Assessment for All Persons Working in Licensed Child Care Centres
      • COVID-19: Health and Safety Measures for Child Care
      • Infection Prevention and Control Resources
      • Reporting an Outbreak (Licensed Child Care Centres)
      • Menu Planning and Supportive Nutrition Environments
      • Physical Activity in Child Care Settings
      • Child Care Centres - Bed Bugs Checklist
      • Annual Child Care Inspection Form
      • Cold Weather Alert Guidelines For Child Care Centres
    • Food Premises

      • Food Premises Inspection Reports
      • Food Premises Disclosure System - Operator Guide
      • Special Events
      • Opening a Food Premises
      • Mobile Food Preparation Premises
      • Guidelines for Food Premises – What to Do During a Do Not Drink Water Advisory
      • Guidelines for Food Premises – What To Do During A Boil Water Advisory
      • Guidelines for Safe Preparation of Shawarmas or Similar Meat Products
      • Refrigerator Or Freezer Unit Temperature Log Sheet
      • Tips to Prevent The Spread of Infections in Food Premises
      • 1-Day Temperature Log Sheet
      • 2-Day Temperature Log Sheet
      • Public Health Ontario - Food Safety
    • Personal Service Settings

      • Notification Form For Personal Service Setting Operators
    • Schools

      • Building Healthy Schools
        • Comprehensive School Health
        • Food and Nutrition
      • Immunization Requirements for Children in School
      • Healthy Schools Newsletter
      • Infection Prevention and Control Resources
      • Communicable Disease Guidelines for Schools and Child Care Facilities
      • Head Lice
      • Concussion Information for Educators and Coaches in Schools
      • Better Foods to Buy: A guide for choosing healthier packaged food
      • Creating a Positive Food Environment in Schools
      • Smoke-Free Ontario Act 2017 and Schools
      • Conversation Starters About Vaping
    • Healthcare Providers

      • Covid-19 Information for Healthcare Providers
      • PHAC COVID-19 Vaccine Study
      • Ordering Vaccines from the EOHU
      • Vaccine Storage and Cold Chain Failures
      • Diseases of Public Health Significance
      • Preventing Falls in Older Adults
      • Prenatal Services at the EOHU
      • Lyme Disease Guidance Documents
      • Lyme Disease Assessment and Prescribing Algorithm for Pharmacists
      • Nutrition Resources for Health Care Providers
    • Municipalities

      • Drinking Water Advisories
      • Concussion Information for Coaches, Officials and Athletes
    • Agri-Food Employers

      • Outbreak Guidance: Living Settings for Seasonal International Agri-Food Workers (IAWs)
    • Tobacco, Vaping and Cannabis Regulations

      • Order Smoke-Free Ontario Act Signs
      • Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Retailer Convictions
      • Know the Law: Places of Use for Tobacco, Vaping and Cannabis

    My Environment

    • Water Quality and Safety

      • Drinking Water Advisories
      • Public Beach Water Advisories
      • Small Drinking Water Systems
      • Public Pools and Spas
      • Blue-Green Algae
    • Residential Wells

      • Well Water Testing
      • Taking Well Water Samples
      • How to Fill Out the Well Water Testing Requisition Form
      • How to Understand the Results of Your Well Water Tests
      • How to Disinfect Your Well
      • Fluoride and Well Water
      • Nitrate in Private Water Supplies
    • Animals, Insects and Diseases

      • Avian Influenza (H5N1)
      • West Nile Virus
      • Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV)
      • Equine Neurological Disease Surveillance 2021
      • Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System (CAHSS) - Equine Network
      • Ticks and Lyme Disease - Know the Facts
      • Protect Yourself and Your Pet from Rabies
      • Rabies and Animal Bites
      • Bats and Rabies
      • Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar
      • Bed Bugs
      • Pest Control Tips
    • Air Quality and Health

      • Outdoor Air Quality
      • Indoor Air Quality
      • Radon
    • Climate Change and Health
    • Weather Hazards

      • Flooding
      • Heat Warnings
      • Protect Yourself During Cold Temperatures
    • Poisonous Plants

      • Poison Ivy
      • Giant Hogweed
      • Wild Parsnip
    • Being Prepared for Emergencies

      • Emergency Management Ontario
      • Know the Risks and Make a Plan
      • Power Outages - What to Do
      • Food Safety in an Emergency
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