Message from Public Health – Free Dental & Get Your Flu Shot
Free Dental Care for Children & Youth (17 and younger)
Oral health is an important part of a child’s overall health and well-being. If you cannot afford dental care for your child, Public Health has programs that can help. Public Health offers free preventive dental care at locations across Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph for eligible children and youth. Our dental hygienists will check your child’s mouth for oral health concerns, clean their teeth, apply fluoride and sealants and teach them how to brush and floss.
Dr. Baseer Mohammed (“Dr. B”) provides free dental care including check-ups, x-rays and treatment to children and youth enrolled in the Healthy Smiles Ontario program. He is located in Guelph (160 Chancellors Way).
If you have this card and do not have a family dentist, call the Public Health Dental Line at 1-800-265-7293 ext. 2661 to book an appointment. If your child has a dental emergency and you cannot afford their dental care, call Public Health for help.
GET YOUR FLU SHOT
- As a parent, you are at risk of exposure to communicable diseases because of your close contact with children.
- Children under two years of age are the most susceptible for hospitalization related to flu and flu related complications, while 5-9-year-olds are the most likely to spread the infection.
- Flu immunization is available at your local pharmacy, physician’s office, or Public Health office and is suggested annually for everyone 6 months of age and over. NOTE: Pharmacies will not provide immunization for children less than 5 years old. Public Health and your family physician offer flu vaccines to all ages.
- FluMist is not available for this flu season.
- If you have any questions related to the benefit of immunization, please call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 4746
- PARENT TIP – Check out this link for tips to help your child cope during immunizations! http://www.sickkids.ca/PDFs/Learning/32832-CMAJ%20HELPinKIDS%202010%20Appendix%201%20parent%20tool.pdf
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