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Vaccines Available for High-Risk Individuals in October

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NORTH BAY, ON – The fall flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine campaign is ramping up for another respiratory season. Health units will be first to offer both vaccines to high-risk individuals this October, followed by participating pharmacies and primary care providers. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has released their community clinic schedule for individuals who are in a high-risk category:

• Residents and staff of congregate living settings
• Pregnant individuals

Health Unit Relocating the Parry Sound Office to Better Serve the Community

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PARRY SOUND, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is excited to announce its move to 90 Bowes Street, above the Shoppers Drug Mart, effective Wednesday Oct. 4. This move comes as part of the Health Unit's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the community and enhancing the quality of services provided.

The Health Unit will be closed to the public as of Thursday, Sept. 28, and will reopen to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the new 90 Bowes Street...

Health Unit Advises Waiting Until Fall for COVID-19 Booster Dose

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NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is recommending individuals aged five and older delay getting their COVID-19 booster dose until fall, 2023. This aligns with the updated guidelines put forward by the Ontario Ministry of Health earlier this month.

“We know late fall and winter are peak times for respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 to spread, and so delaying your COVID-19 booster until early fall will help ensure you have the best protection...

Beat the Heat: Hot and Humid Temperatures Expected Throughout Summer

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NORTH BAY, ON - Hot and humid temperatures are currently affecting the Nipissing and Parry Sound Districts, and are expected to continue throughout the summer. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is reminding people to protect themselves against heat and humidity. 

Exposure to high levels of heat over a long period of time can lead to sunburns, dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and in extreme cases even death.  

People who are most at risk include older...

Smoke from Forest Fires Affects Air Quality in Health Unit District

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NORTH BAY, ON – As smoke from forest fires in Quebec and Ontario continue to affect the air quality across the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) region, the Health Unit is reminding people to take precautions. At the time of writing, North Bay and Parry Sound areas are at a moderate risk with the risk level expected to reach high later today and into Thursday, according to the provincial Air Quality Health Index.

“Poor air quality can cause health problems and...