Notice :
There is currently a shortage of the yellow fever vaccine in Canada.
Travellers should contact the Porcupine Health Unit well in advance to inquire about whether or not Yellow Fever vaccine is required. The Porcupine Health Unit will then be able to advise you on your options including possibly travelling out of town to receive the Yellow Fever vaccine.
Hearst
Hearst branch of the Porcupine Health Unit is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
During the summer months of July and August our hours change to 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
We have regularly scheduled clinics available by appointment for immunization, travel vaccines, and sexual health.
For after hours emergency inspection service, please call our toll free number, 1-800-461-1818, where someone can be reached 24 hours a day.
Immunization Requirements for School or Daycare Attendance
Information regarding Ontario's Immunization of Schools Pupil Act (ISPA) and immunization requirements.
Infant Feeding
Infant feeding support and resources available in our communities.
Infection Prevention and Control in Personal Services Settings
Personal services settings provide non-medical procedures designed to enhance a person's appearance or sense of well-being, such as hair styling, manicures, and tattooing. The Porcupine Health Unit inspects these facilities to ensure that the public is safe from the transmission of blood-borne diseases, such as hepatitis and HIV/AIDS.
Infectious Diseases
The Porcupine Health Unit investigates and responds to all reportable diseases in our community. If you are concerned that yourself or your child has an infectious disease, seek medical attention.
Influenza
Please call your local Porcupine Health Unit office to book your appointment for the flu vaccine.
Influenza: It's time to get your flu shot!
Provides information about influenza including the signs and symptoms, how to protect yourself, how to prevent the spread, and what to do if you think yourself or your child has influenza.
Is someone you know ready to quit smoking?
It is very difficult for most smokers to stop smoking. The longer a person smokes, the more of their daily activities and moods become linked to their smoking habit and the harder it may be to give it up. Quitting smoking isn't easy but it is possible.
Keep Your Drinking Water Safe
Over 80 percent of Ontarians receive their drinking water from municipal drinking water systems. Those that do not have access, install some sort of private drinking water system, they may have a well or they may draw and treat water from surrounding surface water sources.