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 […]
FUN FACTS: Contrary to popular belief, St. Patrick is not the patron saint of green beer. In fact, St. Patrick is not even Irish! (He was born in Roman Britain.) He was kidnapped at around age 14 and forced into slavery in Ireland as a sheepherder. St. Patrick used the shamrock in his religious teachings. He may, or […]
Wyandot County Public Health will be closed Monday, February 19, 2018 for Presidents' Day. Regular hours of operation will resume Tuesday, February 20th, 8:30 a.m.
The Ohio Department of Health is reporting flu-associated hospitalizations for the 2017-18 flu season at 2,104 cases compared to 369 at the same time last year. ODH and the CDC recommend the flu vaccine for everyone six months and older as soon as possible for the best protection against seasonal flu. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for protection […]
If you’re enjoying upcoming holidays with a drink, remember that even one drink can impair your driving. Wyandot County Law Enforcement has a message for you: BUZZED DRIVING IS DRUNK DRIVING: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER. In an effort to keep roadways safe for everyone, due to the increase in drunk-driving-related accidents and fatalities around holidays, law enforcement […]
Wyandot County Public Health Nurse Laura Hoepf, LPN recently completed training and received certification through the National Child Passenger Safety Certification as a ‘Certified Technician’. The role of the ‘Certified Technician’ is to provide car seat education and installation to parents and caregivers. In addition, certification allows the health department to continue affiliation with the […]
Although it's commonly called stomach flu, gastroenteritis isn't the same as influenza. Real flu (influenza) affects only your respiratory system: your nose, throat and lungs. Gastroenteritis, on the other hand, attacks your intestines. Though there is much education on the topic, many people continue to confuse a stomach flu (gastroenteritis) with "the flu" (influenza). Symptoms for a stomach […]
Beginning October 1, 2017, Wyandot County Public Health will be implementing our updated Operation and Maintenance Program per the Ohio Administrative Code section 3701-29. Property owners will be required to obtain a new operation permit for an existing septic system if there is a sale, transfer, or conveyance of a property containing a 1, 2, […]
It's flu season, which means it’s time to get your annual flu vaccine. Get a flu vaccine for yourself and your family before the end of November, if possible. Influenza, also known as flu, is a contagious respiratory disease that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. Flu can be a serious disease that can lead […]
