Telephone Information Lines for Public Health
The Health Connection Line - 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074
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Measles Info Line, ext. 7995
To report a child's vaccination that has been excluded from school, to find out your measles vaccination status, and to book an appointment at a measles vaccination clinic -
Flu Clinic Information Line, ext. 7443
For the schedule of seasonal flu immunization clinics -
Beach Hotline, ext. 7789
For the status of St. Catharines beaches only: 905-935-2722 -
Dental Health Info Line, ext. 7399
Dental programs and services for eligible children 17 years of age and younger -
Pandemic Info Line, ext. 7765
Niagara Region Influenza Pandemic Plan, general personal preparedness, and business continuity -
Head Lice Hotline, ext. 7371
General Information on how to deal with head lice -
Outreach Nursing Info Line, ext. 7512
Schedule of community stops made by outreach nurses -
Parent Talk Line, ext. 7555
Parenting information on pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, parenting of infancy through adolescence; breastfeeding information and clinics; car seat safety and classes child care and Ontario Early Years Centres; course registration and post partum depression support group -
Tobacco Hotline, ext. 7393
Information about the health risks of smoking, ways to quit, and the laws that apply to smoking -
Travel Health Info Line, ext. 7383
Information on safe and healthy international travel or to book an appointment for our Travel Health Clinic -
Vaccines
General Information: Ext. 7425
Immunization Report line: Ext. 7459 (for parents to report their child's vaccinations)
Vaccine Ordering: Ext. 7396 -
West Nile Virus, ext. 7335
The following options are available:- standing water complaint, dial 1
- to report a dead bird, dial 2
- if you are a doctor wishing to discuss symptoms of West Nile Virus, dial 3