To reduce the risk of infection and disease outbreaks, the Halton Region Health Department staff work to promote high standards of infection control in long-term care homes, childcare centres, personal service settings (e.g. salons, nail parlours, tattoo and body piercing studios) and the community.

The following pages contain information and resources about Infection Prevention and Control for:

• Community
• Long Term Care and Retirement Homes
• Child Care Centers  
• Health Professionals
• Personal Service Settings
• Public Animal Setting 
• Schools