Durham Region Health Department

If you find a tick crawling or feeding on you or a family member, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

For tick identification, visit eTick.ca, a FREE online service that uses your photograph of the tick to identify its species.

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The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is a scale designed to help you understand what the air quality around you means to your health, helping you make decisions to protect your health.

The higher the number, the greater the health risk associated with the air quality.

Know your number, protect your health.

🎥 Watch this video to learn more about the AQHI:

Air Quality Health Index What is the Air Quality Health Index? Video features Frank Ferragin...

Heading to the FIFA World Cup this summer? ⚽

Don't let food poisoning or germs sideline your match day! 🤢

Stay healthy so you don't miss a moment:
🖐️ Wash or sanitize hands often.
😷 Consider masking in crowded indoor spaces.
🤭 Avoid touching your face with unclean hands.
🏠 Stay home if you are feeling unwell.
🌡️ Choose food that's freshly cooked and served HOT.

Play safe. Cheer louder.

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