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National Immunization Awareness Week Apr. 21-28: New, Free Vaccines in Ontario

This video presents “The world’s first World Immunization Week: Canada celebrates!” by the Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness & Promotion (CCIAP): National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) on April 21 – 28, 2012, is held annually: to focus the attention of Canadians on the importance of vaccinations for all ages whereby members of the Canadian Coalition…

April 22, 2012
Air Quality Study Results for Toronto Wards 30 & 32: Public Meeting Oct.18

The City of Toronto in Ontario, Canada will be holding a public meeting regarding: Air Quality Study Results South Riverdale—Leslieville—Beaches ( Ward 30 & Ward 32) Tuesday, October 18, 2011 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presentation at 7:00 p.m. at Fire & EMS Academy (Auditorium) 895 Eastern Avenue (at Knox Ave.) Speakers: Christopher Morgan, Toronto Environment…

October 17, 2011
Board of Health Voted in Favour for Fluoridation of Toronto Drinking Water Continues

At a meeting on April 4, the Toronto Board of Health voted in favour of the continued fluoridation of Toronto drinking water. The reasons for keeping fluoride in Toronto drinking water are: “Fluoridation of water is the most cost-effective and equitable way to prevent dental decay for all residents.” “Tooth decay is the single most…

April 5, 2011
Toronto’s Free Fourth Annual TB (Tuberculosis) Update on World TB Day

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health problem. These are the WHO Stop TB stats: each year, 9 million new cases of TB which causes 2 million deaths all countries are affected, but most cases (85%) occur in Africa (30%) and Asia (55%), with India and China alone accounting for 35% of all cases 22…

March 24, 2011