Lambton Public Health

04/01/2026

We are looking for information about the location of two dogs and their owners following two separate dog bite incidents that occurred in Sarnia on March 30 and March 31, 2026.

The first incident occurred on March 30, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m. on East Street North, across from The Nut Bar. The dog is described as a blond-coloured Cocker Spaniel with a pink leash. The dog was being walked by a female with brown or blond hair and was accompanied by a child in a stroller.

The second incident occurred on March 31,2026 at approximately 4:45 p.m. on of Norm Perry Park. The dog is described as a medium-sized, light brown, short-haired dog that was off leash. The owner of the dog was described as a middle-aged white male.

If you have any information relating to the location of either dog or their owners, please contact us at 519-383-8331 ext. 3812.

03/31/2026

Lambton Public Health works with community partners to offer low‑cost, walk‑in rabies vaccination clinics across the region, making it easier for pet owners to access care.

Protect your pets and help keep your family and our community safe from rabies.

03/12/2026

High water levels and flooding can contaminate well water. If you rely on a private well, be sure to test your water. Lambton Public Health provides free water sampling kits and testing details: https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/health-info/sampling-testing/

03/05/2026

Don’t wait – Tuesday is almost here.

If your child received a Suspension Order under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), you must report their updated immunizations or a valid exemption by Tuesday. Without this information, your child could be suspended from school starting March 10.

Report now through ICON: https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/immunization/children-and-youth/

Questions? Call 519-383-8331.

02/27/2026

Please note that our Dispensary and Sexual Health Clinic will be closed on Monday, March 2, 2026 for staff training. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

If you require immediate assistance, please call 519-383-8331.

02/23/2026

Time is running out.

If your child received a Suspension Order under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), and their immunizations or a valid exemption is still not reported, they can be suspended from school beginning March 10.

Report missing vaccines or exemptions, meet ISPA requirements, and help keep your child in class.

Report now through ICON: https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/immunization/children-and-youth/

Questions? Call 519-383-8331.

02/23/2026

CFIA recall alert - full details on their website through the link provided.

02/19/2026

Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident that occurred in Sarnia around 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, on Devine St. across from Westbury Ct.

The dog is described as black, medium build, resembling a pitbull, and was being walked by a male owner who appeared to be in his late teens or early 20’s. The owner was accompanied by two other people around the same age.

If you have any information relating to the location of the dog and its owner, please contact Lambton Public Health at 519-383-8331 ext. 3812 or toll-free 1-800-667-1839.

More details: https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/lambton-public-health-dog_bite_incident_feb19/

02/16/2026

Did you know? Some vaccines require more than one dose to be considered complete.

Even if your child received some vaccines, their record may still be incomplete if all required doses were not reported. Check your child’s immunization record, report all doses to Lambton Public Health and stay up to date and avoid school suspension.

Report online through ICON today: https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/immunization/children-and-youth/

Questions? Call 519-383-8331.

02/13/2026

Lambton Public Health, its sub-offices, and services will be closed in recognition of the Statutory Holiday on Monday, Feb. 16.

02/12/2026

Suspension Orders have been mailed to parents and guardians whose child’s immunization record or valid exemption has not been reported to public health.

The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requires proof of certain vaccines or a valid exemption for students’ school attendance. Reporting now can help avoid suspension.

Report your child’s vaccines to Lambton Public Health through ICON, a secure online reporting tool: https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/immunization/children-and-youth/

Questions? Call 519-383-8331.

02/11/2026

UPDATE: Lambton Public Health has been in contact with the owners of the dogs in question.

UPDATE - Feb. 11, 2026: Lambton Public Health has been in contact with the owners of the dogs in question.

Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location of two dogs and their three owners following a dog bite incident that occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, on the Howard Watson Trail, close to Huron Baptist Church. The dogs are described as black, brown, and white Bernese Mountain dogs with leashes, and were being walked by a man and two women.

For more information, please see: https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/dogbite-feb-10-2026/