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Every fall, our nurses visit schools across the city to provide recommended vaccines to eligible students. School clinics make it easier for students to get protected. Have questions about vaccines? Talk to your health care provider. Learn more: toronto.ca/SchoolVaccines
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Toronto Public Health retweeted
Great to attend the @cities4health workshop in #Toronto & hear how cities around the world are using local data to improve health outcomes.   By sharing what works & lessons learned, we can build healthier, safer communities for everyone.   #Cities4Health #ThisIsTOPublicHealth
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What does a safe sleep space actually look like? Watch our Community Health & Well-being Supervisor, Simone, take you through a checklist you can use for every nap & every night. ✅ Learn more at toronto.ca/SaferSleep #TPHBPSO #RNAO #SafeSleep
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Selling food from home? 🏠➡️ 🍽️ Make sure to let DineSafe™ know. ✅ We’re here to help & keep food safe for everyone! Learn more: toronto.ca/community-people/…
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Rock, paper, scissors! 🪨📄✂️ When it comes to answers for your #SexualHealth questions, SHILO wins every time. Call: 416-392-2437 or 1-800-668-2437 eChat: toronto.ca/SHILO
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Toronto Public Health retweeted
It was so great to catch up with Gilles from @GMSHAlliance to talk about the importance of vaccination as we see a rise in #mpox cases in the community.  🔗Toronto.ca/mpox
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November is Fall Prevention Month. Falls can have a serious impact on health, mobility & independence. Following these tips at home can help reduce your risk & keep you safe. Learn more: toronto.ca/FallPrevention #FallPrevention #HealthyAging
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Are you a community leader with interest in public health, community services, or policy development? Bring your skills and experience to the Board of Health. Learn more and apply by November 13 at: secure.toronto.ca/pa/decisio… #tocouncil
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Ever wonder how doctors make health decisions for themselves & their families? 🤔 We asked some of our Associate Medical Officers of Health: “What’s one thing you’d never do & what would you do instead?” Watch now & learn more: toronto.ca/health101 #TrustTheExpertsTO
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Whether it’s a boo or a hookup, protect your health first. Get tested, use protection & know your status. If you have questions about your sexual health, relationships or STI testing: 📞 Call: 416-392-2437 (toll-free: 1-800-668-2437) 📱 eChat: toronto.ca/SHILO
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Overdoses can happen anywhere, even at home. The unregulated drug supply is unpredictable & can raise your risk of overdose. This Halloween weekend, reduce your risk: ☑️ Avoid using alone ☑️ If using alone, call NORS: 1-888-688-6677 ☑️ Carry naloxone 🔗 toronto.ca/OverdosePreventio…
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No tricks, just treats! 🍬 Parents/caregivers: If you're out trick-or-treating with your kiddos this Halloween, keep these candy safety tips in mind. 🎃 Happy Halloween!
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The Toronto Overdose Information System (TOIS) has been updated: toronto.ca/OverdoseData We use this data to monitor, better understand & inform actions on the ongoing drug toxicity epidemic in the #CityOfTO.
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We use TOIS data to monitor, better understand & inform actions on the ongoing drug toxicity epidemic in the #CityOfTO. TO’s Drug Checking Service continues to see contamination & unpredictability in the unregulated opioid supply. If someone overdoses, give naloxone & call 911.
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Learn how to use naloxone & spot an overdose: toronto.ca/OverdosePreventio… Free online training in multiple languages: toronto.ca/NaloxoneTraining Find a naloxone kit: ontario.ca/page/get-naloxone… Get confidential support: connexontario.ca Learn more: toronto.ca/OurHealthOurCity
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See what’s new on our Strategic Plan Progress Dashboard! The latest update highlights 22 key actions driving progress toward healthier communities across Toronto. Check it out: toronto.ca/city-government/a… #ThisIsTOPublicHealth
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I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the Plague. 🤔 💡Tune in to learn more about what you need to know.  Want to learn more? Visit trusted, credible sources like toronto.ca/plague. #ThisIsTOPublicHealth #TrustTheExpertsT
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Toronto Public Health retweeted
I’m tackling common statements about respiratory viruses. Vaccination is important, especially for folks at higher risk. And don’t forget: Layers of protection work best together (like masking up and staying home when sick). Learn more: toronto.ca/RespiratoryViruse…
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