Summer Safety

Summer Health

Sunscreen, bug spray and plenty of water can keep you cool, comfortable and healthy while spending time outdoors. 

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Cover Up! (PDF, 2 MB)
Take some simple steps to protect yourself from the sun.

U V Index
Find out how strong the sun will be by checking the weather forecast.

Be Bear Smart
Protect yourself and respect nature by being bear smart.

Mosquitoes (PDF, 89KB)
Protect yourself from mosquitoes.

West Nile virus  Don't be a target.  Find out what you can do to protect yourself from West Nile virus.

Ticks and Lyme Disease (PDF, 144KB)
Protect yourself by avoiding contact with deer ticks and by using repellents containing DEET.

Hamburger Disease
Reduce the risk of illness.  Use proper food-handling techniques to avoid exposure to undercooked ground beef or other sources of E. coli.

Blastomycosis (PDF, 63 KB)
An uncommon infection caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis found in acidic soils in Manitoba.

Rabies  (PDF, 44KB)
Reduce the risk of rabies by vaccinating your pets and avoid handling wildlife.

Hantavirus (PDF, 125 KB)
Prevent your exposure by rodent-proofing buildings and taking precautions during cleanup of areas that may be contaiminated by mice droppings.