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 […]
On March 17th, everybody’s Irish. In fact, more than 34 million Americans are of Irish descent. If you are one of the millions who will be celebrating your heritage this St. Patrick’s Day, please celebrate responsibly. Nearly three fourths of all traffic fatalities that occurred from 2010 to 2014 during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday […]
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that is present everywhere. But like nearly everything else, too much can be a bad thing. Visit epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html to find out more info about radon, including where it comes from and how to protect yourselves and your loved ones from radon poisoning. For radon specific information related to Ohio, […]
Keep your children safe this holiday season with a few simple tips The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids and parents and to help ensure that everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), wants to remind parents to keep safety in mind when choosing toys […]
Good health begins with healthy eating habits. Every 5 years, the USDA publishes Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Take a look at these simple healthy eating habits at the link below. http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/sites/default/files/dietary_guidelines_for_americans/SelectedMessages.pdf
Head lice know no season, however, parents and schools seem to notice an increase in reported head lice activity during the school year. Get your head in the game and visit the site below for information on this pesky problem. http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/common/head_lice.html
