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Ontario’s Publicly Funded Immunization Program is Expanded to Start in August 2011

Ontario, Canada, offers 14 different vaccines through its publicly-funded immunization program, protecting against 17 preventable diseases. Here is a list of vaccines available in Ontario’s publicly funded immunization program (before 2003, only 9 vaccines were available free of charge, which are shown as non-highlighted text): Today – 14 Vaccines DTaP – IPV Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis…

May 6, 2011
Ontarians: Cutting Energy Costs on Your Utility Bill & Breathing Better

There are two major improvements worthy of Ontarians’ attention. Cutting Energy Costs on Your Utility Bill First, starting May 1, 2011, homeowners can get those electrical-appliance chores done on weekdays at the earlier time 7 p.m. – instead of the current 9 p.m. – as the new Time-of-Use off-peak period for electricity at the lowest…

April 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