November is Fall Prevention Month
Each year, all members of the community are encouraged to learn more and do more to prevent falls and fall-related injuries. Falls can have serious consequences for older adults, children…
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Ottawa Public Health update
At Monday’s Board of Health meeting, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) provided an update on Ottawa’s Overdose Response Strategy and launched an updated version of its StopOverdoseOttawa.ca or ArretOverdoseOttawa.ca portal. This…
Protect yourself against the flu by getting your flu vaccine
As of October 30th, all individuals 6 months and older who live, work, or go to school in Ottawa are eligible to get their annual flu vaccine. Over 270 pharmacies…
Ottawa Public Health update
World Food Day World Food Day was on Monday, October 16, 2023. Founded by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945, it was created to “increase awareness of…
Ottawa Public Health to start offering flu vaccines and the new updated COVID-19 vaccines for eligible residents
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) expects the 2023/2024 respiratory season to be atypical when compared to pre-pandemic years, with early activity of respiratory viruses such as influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial…
Message from Ottawa Public Health
Flu vaccine for high-risk individuals will be available through local pharmacies, healthcare providers in early October. Ottawa Public Health Community and Neighbourhood Hubs will offer influenza vaccines for high-risk individuals without OHIP &…
Ottawa Public Health
Back to School – Vaccination, Dental Screening and Vision Health Vaccination Vaccines are one of the greatest public health accomplishments of the 20th century. Vaccines have saved countless lives and…
Ottawa Public Library returns to full fall hours
With fall around the corner and new routines about to begin, hours at Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will return to full fall levels at all of its 33 branches starting Tuesday,…
Ottawa Public Health reminds residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites
Mosquito trapping and testing — components of Ottawa Public Health’s West Nile virus (WNV) program — have confirmed the first positive mosquito pools by lab result. Three mosquito testing pools…
Update from Ottawa Public Health
Rat Control Measures Rats are common pests that can damage property, contaminate food, and spread disease, so it’s important to prevent infestations. By-law and Regulatory Services within the Emergency and…