COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination Update

Huron Perth Public Health will not be holding COVID-19 or influenza clinics this fall for the general public. To receive the COVID-19 or influenza vaccine, contact your local pharmacy or healthcare provider.
Influenza vaccine will be arriving at pharmacies and to primary care providers in early October, at which time, individuals identified as high risk will be eligible to receive the influenza vaccine.

The general population can expect to receive influenza and COVID-19 vaccines late October.  

In November, HPPH will be holding COVID-19 clinics for children (11 years and younger). Appointments will be required and can be made online starting mid-October at www.ontario.ca/book-vaccine.

COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs)

HPPH does not currently have any rapid antigen tests (RATs) available for the public. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID, please follow the provincial COVID-19 health advice. We will provide further information when it is available.   

Provincial COVID-19 health advice

Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford

December 22, 2023

Huron Perth – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in a biting incident in Stratford.

The incident occurred on Thursday December 21, 2023, between 1 and 1:15 p.m. at a parking lot located adjacent to Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. building in Stratford.

The dog involved is described as a boxer, with short hair, 80-90 pounds, wearing a black winter coat, with white markings on the face.

The owner is described appearing to be in his 50's, tall, thin and wearing a dark coloured hat and mittens.

HPPH is investigating this incident to verify if the dog is up-to-date on its rabies vaccination. If the dog is not found, the person who was bitten may need to complete a series of rabies shots.

HPPH reminds people to always obtain the contact information of the owners of the animal involved in a biting incident.

Anyone who has any information about this dog should contact Huron Perth Public Health at 1-888-221-2133 ext 3670.  For after hours or over the weekend, call the main number and follow the prompts to reach our answering service.

 

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Huron Perth Public Health

Huron Office
77722B London Road, RR #5, Clinton, ON
N0M 1L0

Perth Office
653 West Gore St., Stratford ON N5A 1L4
Toll-free 1-888-221-2133
askhpph@hpph.ca

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