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  • Local data continues to show high level of household food insecurity

    Nov 03, 2025


    SIMCOE MUSKOKA – In the past few weeks organizations and municipalities have been raising an alarm about household food insecurity and the significant impact it has on people’s health, the health of our communities and the cost to the health care system.
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  • Take steps to protect yourself this respiratory virus season

    Oct 27, 2025


    SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As we settle into fall, cases of common colds, COVID-19, seasonal influenza (flu) and other respiratory viruses begin to increase. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) urges everyone to get immunized for flu and COVID-19. These free vaccines are available as of today—Monday, Oct. 27—from participating local pharmacies and some health care providers.
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  • Health unit begins annual school immunization program for Grade 7 students

    Oct 06, 2025


    SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Beginning Oct. 6, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), in partnership with local school boards, will be providing school-based clinics for three routine recommended immunizations for Grade 7 students: hepatitis B, meningococcal conjugate (Men-C-ACYW), and human papillomavirus (HPV).
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