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Where can I find information on the Pandemic Flu? |
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Refer to the Toronto Pandemic Influenza Plan available on Toronto Public Health's website.
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Where can I find information on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)? |
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Information about SARS can be found on Toronto Public Health's website. You can also call Health Canada at 1-800-454-8302 or visit their website.
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Where can I find information on the West Nile Virus? |
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Toronto Public Health has a West Nile Virus program in place to reduce the health risk associated with the virus.
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I need information on vaccinations or immunization. |
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Call Toronto Public Health's central intake line at 416-338-7600, e-mail publichealth@toronto.ca or look in the A-Z Index for general information.
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How do I report a health infraction in a restaurant (i.e., smoking, mice, rats, unsanitary conditions) or an incident of food poisoning? |
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All bars, billiards and bingo halls, casinos and the racetrack have been smoke-free since June 1, 2004 under the No Smoking Bylaw. Smoking will only be allowed in approved, designated smoking rooms. Call the smoke-free help line at 416-392-0123 or call Toronto Health Connection at 416-338-7600 to report a violation.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding a food premises with mice, rats, unsanitary conditions or an incident of food poisoning, call DineSafe at 416-338-FOOD (3663).
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How do I report a store or person supplying tobacco to someone under 19? |
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Toronto Public Health has set up the Not to Kids! initiative to report stores or people supplying tobacco to anyone under 19 years of age. The Not to Kids Tobacco Hotline number is 416-338-SALE (7253).
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I have general health questions . . . |
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Toronto Public Health's central intake line (Toronto Health Connection) at 416-338-7600 will provide health information, telephone counselling and take referrals for further follow-up contacts by phone or home visits. Service areas include: preconception, prenatal, breastfeeding, mental health, violence prevention, homelessness, frail elderly, injury prevention, substance abuse, tobacco, sexual health, heart health, cancer, physical activity and nutrition. You can also e-mail your questions to publichealth@toronto.ca. Visit Toronto Public Health's A-Z Index for more information.
Here are some other health organizations.
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I would like to speak to someone regarding AIDS/sexually transmitted diseases. |
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Call the AIDS & Sexual Health InfoLine at 1-800-668-2437 or 416-392-2437.
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I would like to report an animal bite incident. |
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If you have been bitten by an animal or your animal has been bitten by another animal seek medical attention and immediately contact your local Animal Services Centre or call 416-338-PAWS (7297).
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Where can I find a list of hospitals/health centres? |
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A list is available on the City of Toronto website under Toronto Links.
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