More Ohioans Now Legally Required to Report Suspected Elder Abuse Immediate Release from: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services COLUMBUS, OHIO – September 27, 2018 – Starting on Sept. 29, Ohio law greatly expands the number of individuals required to report suspicions of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. Mandatory reporters now include many more […]
Child Passenger Safety Week 2018 - Tween Don’t Think You Know—Know You Know Ensure Your Child Is Always Buckled Up in the Right Seat No matter your child’s age, as a parent or caregiver, one of your top priorities will always be keeping them safe. As the parent of a budding teenager, while it brings […]
Heavy rains are expected throughout the Wyandot County region in the next several days. With those rains comes the high probability of rushing waters and flooding. Never drive on a road that is covered with water. The road that lies under the water could be damaged or missing as a result of the moving water and […]
UPDATE: THIRD Local West Nile Virus Activity Identified Wyandot County Public Health Department was notified by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) of its third West Nile Virus(WNV) positive mosquito pool this summer. In early August, we were notified of the first positive pools in Carey and Upper Sandusky. Recently, a third positive mosquito pool was identified in the Harpster area through the […]
Summer is in full swing and vacationers are on the move. Whether you're travelling across the state, the country, or around the world, make sure you and your family are protected from vaccine-preventable disease. Visit the CDC website at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel for travel notices and contact your primary health provider or local health department for information on vaccines or to schedule […]
The members of the Wyandot County Health Alliance are pleased to present the 2018 Wyandot County Community Health Assessment! This comprehensive community health assessment is the result of mobilizing partnerships to improve community wellness and quality of life in Wyandot County. Comparing data from 2009, 2012, 2015, and 2018 will allow community partners and stake holders […]
From May 21st to June 3rd, local law enforcement agencies will be participating in a high-visibility seat belt enforcement campaign. During the national Click It or Ticket crackdown, local and state law enforcement agencies will have zero tolerance for unbuckled vehicle occupants, so buckle up. To kick-off this year’s campaign, the Wyandot County Safe Communities […]
Public Urged to Avoid Mosquitoes and Remove Breeding Sites Around Homes With the recent rains and continued warm weather, the Wyandot County Public Health Department encourages you to take time to reduce mosquito breeding sites around homes, and to protect yourself from mosquitoes this summer during outdoor activities. According to Jeff Ritchey of Wyandot County […]
Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria and is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Symptoms for this disease include: fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. Untreated, the Lyme disease infection can spread to the heart, nervous system, and joints. Diagnosis for Lyme disease is symptom-based, […]
Wyandot County Public Health continues its commitment to protect the community through vaccination. WCPH is now administering “Shingrix”, a vaccine that has more than a 96% success rate across age groups 50 years and older in the prevention of shingles. Nearly all older Americans have the varicella zoster virus lying dormant within their nervous systems just waiting […]
