Upper Sandusky schools closed Friday, December 21 due to an outbreak in gastrointestinal-related student absences. Students were experiencing "stomach flu" or "stomach bug" symptoms including: diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. These symptoms are indicative of norovirus, which some refer to as the "winter vomiting bug". Norovirus is the most common cause of gastroenteritis, an infection characterized by diarrhea, […]
December 2-8 is National Influenza Vaccination Week. If you have not already received your 2018-2019 flu vaccine, Wyandot County Public Health wants you to know that it's not too late! Though anyone can get the flu at any time throughout the year, the flu peaks between December through February with activity lasting into May. Protect yourself and […]
During holiday seasons, millions of people travel to be with family and friends. On Thanksgiving weekend, which runs from 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, and, ending at 5:59 A.M. the Monday following Thanksgiving, the roads are packed with hungry travelers, holiday shoppers looking for a bargain, and excited fans, on their way to season ending football games. In […]
Don’t let halloween night end in a nightmare: Ghouls and goblins galore, Halloween is a night of celebration for people of all ages. Whether young trick-or-treaters, or adult partygoers, Halloween is a time for friends and family to enjoy candy, costumes, and a night of make believe. That is why the Wyandot County Safe Communities […]
Wyandot County Public Health would like to thank everyone who visited our recent flu clinics to receive their vaccine for the 2018-2019 flu season. Immunizing against vaccine-preventable disease is the number one way to keep the flu, and many other diseases at bay. If you were unable to make it to one of our clinics, don't worry! You can […]
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 […]
