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• Health unit offers tips to help keep aware, cool and connected during extreme heat

  Jun 20, 2025
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – In anticipation of the first extreme heat event of 2025 in Simcoe Muskoka Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) reminds everyone to take steps to stay healthy by keeping aware, cool and connected.
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• Get ready for summer: Make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date

  Jun 17, 2025
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA - As families gear up for a fun and active summer, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding parents to make sure their children’s immunizations are up to date.
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• New Breastfeeding Support Group starting in Bracebridge

  Jun 16, 2025
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Whether you are a new parent who is starting to breastfeed your infant or your baby is a little older, it’s natural to have questions.
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• Potential Hepatitis A exposure at Barrie restaurant

  Jun 13, 2025
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – A food handler working at Tim Hortons (181 Livingstone Street East Barrie, ON) has been identified as a confirmed case of Hepatitis A.
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