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, […]
The weather is cooperating and the party is on. Ball games, backyard barbeques, graduations, birthdays, weddings... these events, much of the time, involve alcohol. As a matter of fact, after "cave dwelling" in the colder months of the year, many of us look forward to, and even invent reasons to, get out and have fun and perhaps, have […]
People ride bikes for many reasons; exercise, enjoyment, and as a convenient and inexpensive form of transportation. Make sure you are properly prepared before you hit the road. Please visit: http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/KidsandBikeSafetyWeb/index.htm for safety tips and to find out the rules of the road.
Warm weather encourages outdoor activity. Don't get "bugged" by an unwanted insect invasion. Go to: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/ticks to learn more about vector-borne disease and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
