Good news! Wyandot County Public Health is still administering flu vaccinations to clients 6 months and older at vaccine clinics every Monday and Friday by appointment. WCPH is also vaccinating against the flu at vaccine clinics in Carey on the second Monday of the month. If you are wondering if you should get vaccinated, here is some news for you straight from […]
Holidays are happy times filled with family, friends, fun, and food. Fabulous holiday foods are usually paired with fabulous holiday beverages. Make sure to serve alcohol-free holiday drinks that everyone can enjoy at your soiree! Encourage your guests to designate a sober driver before they attend your event to ensure a safe ride home. Green Apple Nontini […]
Let's face it, Wyandot County. It is highly unlikely that we will soon have another winter like last year. With that in mind, the Wyandot County Emergency Management Agency wants to remind people how to stay safe during periods of extreme cold. Exposure to cold temperatures, whether indoors or outside, can cause serious or life-threatening health […]
THE NEW YORK TIMES Young Adolescents as Likely to Die From Suicide as From Traffic Accidents By SABRINA TAVERNISE NOV. 3, 2016 WASHINGTON — It is now just as likely for middle school students to die from suicide as from traffic accidents. That grim fact was published on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control […]
My emergency preparedness stockpile checklist Download as PDF Pack the following items in a clearly labeled, easy-to-carry, sealable container and store them in a place that is easy to access. Check your stockpile once or twice a year. A good rule of thumb is to check your stockpile when you change your clocks for daylight […]
Studies show that children who have been exposed to reading early on have an advantage over children who have not. Reading to your little one helps them develop language skills and sets them up for reading independently as they grow older. Children that have difficulty in school may not have been exposed to reading when they were […]
WYANDOT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH FLU INFORMATION Quadrivalent Flu shots 3 years and older $45 per dose 6-35 months $51 per dose Medicare part B, Medicaid, and contracted insurance plans are accepted as payment. For those who do not have insurance or a plan we are not contracted with, a discounted rate of $40 per […]
Worldwide, immunizations are an effective method to prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable disease. In the U.S., parents begin protecting their children shortly after birth, continuing into early adulthood. Following the primary (infant) series of vaccines, children need "boosters" before entering childcare, pre-school, or kindergarten. In addition to on-time infant vaccines, a varicella (chickenpox) and measles, mumps, and rubella […]
Click-It-Or-Ticket is not just a catchy logo. It is a successful campaign geared toward reducing or eliminating injuries in motor vehicle accidents. Information on seat belt laws, by state, and other safe driving tips can be found at the following site: http://exchange.aaa.com/safety/roadway-safety/safety-belts/#.VzC0SaTD-Uk
The winter of 2013-2014 was one of the coldest winters on record in Ohio. Fast forwarding two years to the winter of 2015-2016 when Ohio is experiencing one of the mildest winters on record leaves many Ohioans wondering… what crazy weather should we expect for Spring? Historically, heavy melting winter snow, accompanied with warmer Spring […]
