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 […]
With school in session and students on the road more frequently, there has never been a better time to address the issue of distracted driving. Anything that takes attention away from driving can be a distraction. The three main types of distraction are: visual (taking your eyes off the road); manual (taking your hands off the wheel); and cognitive […]
While tornadoes usually occur during tornado "season", March through June, a report from March 7, 2017 by Rich Exner of cleveland.com states that Ohio has had tornadoes year-round in every county, except Vinton, which has no recorded tornado activity. The City of Upper Sandusky, in Wyandot County, Ohio, has a tornado alert system that sounds at 10:00 a.m., the first Wednesday […]
Summer rains create puddles and fill birdbaths, buckets, barrels…just about anything that will hold water. Rain is beneficial for plants, but, when it comes to containers filled with water, rain can be a problem. Why, you ask? Those water-filled containers are actually a perfect breeding site for mosquitoes, one of the biggest nuisances of summer. […]
When the weather begins to warm up, there are many opportunities available for Ohioans involving fun outdoor water activity. Canoeing, fishing in a lake, pond, or stream or cooling off at a waterpark or in a pool or even your favorite swimming hole, there seems to be something for everyone. Before the season really kicks into high gear, […]
