RESOURCES

The health unit has a huge selection of resources such as brochures, posters and decals on several subjects that could be of interest to your staff or campers. Below is a list of items available. You can order these materials by calling Your Health Connection at 721-7520 (1-877-721-7520).  

Childhood Illness Brochure (PDF)

RABIES

1. Rabies
2. Bat Habitat Inspection and Bat Proofing in Recreational Camps (PDF)
3. Bat Capture Kit for Recreational Camps (PDF)
4. Bats: Enjoy them from a distance (PDF)
5. Rabies Fact Sheet (PDF)
6. Bat Rabies fact sheet (PDF)
7. Rabies and Animal Exposure Incident Report (PDF)

FOOD SAFETY

1. Food Safety and Disposal due to Power Outage (PDF)
2. Food Handler Training (PDF)
3. Safe Way to Prepare a Turkey (PDF)
4. Cooking Temperatures
5. Handwashing with Soap and Water and Disinfecting with Hand Sanitizer

Storage Guidelines Fact Sheets

1. Cupboard (PDF)  
2. Refrigerator (PDF)
3. Freezer (PDF)

Food Safety Calendar (not available in electronic format)

Food Safety Resources/Decals (order resources by calling Health Connection)

1. Freezer temperature (BMP)
2. Fridge temperature (BMP)
3. Hot-holding temperature (BMP)
4. Danger Zone (BMP)
5. Two Sink Dishwashing Method (GIF)
6. Three Sink Dishwashing Method (GIF)

SAFE WATER

1. Well Disinfection Procedure (PDF)
2. Beach Management Protocol Letter (.PDF)
3. Ensuring the Safety of Your Drinking Water (PDF)
4. Swimmer’s Itch (PDF)
5. Why Beaches are Posted (PDF)

HEALTH HAZARDS AND WEST NILE VIRUS

1. Smog (PDF)
2. Extreme Heat (PDF)
3. Mould (PDF)
4. Safety Tips on Using Personal Insect Repellents
5. WNv Personal Protection (PDF)
6. WNv Reducing Mosquito Breeding Sites (PDF)

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

1. Before an Emergency (PDF)
2. Be Prepared Not Scared (PDF)
3. Your Emergency Preparedness Guide (PDF)

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

1. Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide
2. Sun Safety (PDF)
3. Wear it right every time – 2-4-1 Helmut Salut Poster (PDF)

Age 4 – 9 Its Booster Seat Time (order your copy by calling Health Connection)

1. Canada’s Physical Activity Guide for Children (PDF)
2. Canada’s Physical Activity Guide for Youth (PDF)
3. What you need to know about Bullying (PDF)
4. Big tobacco dips into the teen market