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• Health unit reminds families to plan ahead for RSV season

  Sep 24, 2026
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding parents-to-be and families with new babies to plan for respiratory virus season and ask their baby’s health care provider about RSV immunization. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that can make babies and young children very sick. It can cause lung infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia, and some babies may need hospital care
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• Families invited to join National Breastfeeding Week celebrations

  Sep 23, 2026
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – National Breastfeeding Week is observed annually from Oct. 1 to 7, highlighting the benefits breastfeeding provides to babies and families. To mark the week, municipalities across Simcoe Muskoka will proclaim National Breastfeeding Week and hold flag-raising events. Together with municipal partners, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) invites residents to attend and recognize the community partnerships that help give infants a healthy start in life.
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• Annual low-cost rabies vaccination clinics return to Simcoe Muskoka Sept. 26

  Sep 21, 2026
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Veterinarians in Simcoe County are once again offering low-cost rabies vaccination clinics to help pet owners protect their dogs and cats from rabies. The clinics are open to dogs and cats aged three months and older and provide an affordable way to keep pets protected.
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• Drop-in immunization clinics open this week for Grade 11 and 12 students

  Sep 18, 2026
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is offering drop-in immunization clinics at its offices from Sept. 21 to 25 to help Grade 11 and 12 students complete their immunization records and avoid school suspensions.
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• West Nile virus still a risk into fall

  Sep 17, 2026
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – It may be starting to feel like fall, but mosquitoes are still active and the risk of West Nile virus remains high. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding residents to continue protecting themselves from mosquito bites. Mosquitoes remain active until the first hard frost.
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• Clinics open this week to help Grade 11 and 12 students get vaccines needed for school

  Sep 08, 2026
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As the new school year begins, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is helping Grade 11 and 12 students complete their immunization records and avoid school suspensions. Immunization clinics will be offered at area high schools beginning Sept. 10. Appointments are also available at health unit offices, and all clinic dates are available at smdhu.org.
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