Wyandot Public Health News

July 22, 2022, Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 18 and older (Moderna and J&J) are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Wyandot County Public Health. Note the Aug. 17 clinic has been cancelled due to staff availability. Wyandot County Public Health is currently scheduling for upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics for youth ages six months to 17 years […]

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Kids and hot cars: Children inside vehicles face risk of injury and death from heatstroke

It’s the middle of summer, and it’s been one for the record books. While high temperatures are on our minds, parents and caregivers hear a lot about protecting their children from heatstroke, especially in vehicles, but the risk remains even when more mild weather arrives. When children are left in or gain access to cars, […]

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CDC recommends Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine for adults

As of July 19, 2022, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine be used as another primary series option for adults ages 18 years and older. Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, which will be available in the coming weeks, is an important tool […]

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July 19, 2022, Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics (Moderna and J&J) are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Wyandot County Public Health. COVID-19 test kits are available for pick up daily while supplies last. There are currently 41* active cases of COVID-19 in Wyandot County. There are no patients currently hospitalized for COVID-19. Per the Ohio Department of […]

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Limited spaces available at Wyandot County Public Health’s Aug. 8 back-to-school vaccine clinic in Carey

Wyandot County Public Health has a limited number of spaces available for a back-to-school vaccination clinic August 8 at the Carey Senior Depot, 200 E. Findlay St., Carey. Appointments are required and may be made by calling WCPH at 419-294-3852. The child’s health insurance information should be available when scheduling the appointment. Back-to-school vaccination is […]

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988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched July 16

The 988 National Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline launched nationally and in Ohio on July 16, 2022. From that day forward, Ohioans can call 988 for any behavioral health crisis. While national and statewide 988 public awareness campaigns will not begin until 2023, it is important for community members to understand the difference between […]

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July 15, 2022, Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics (Moderna and J&J) are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Wyandot County Public Health. COVID-19 test kits are available for pick up daily while supplies last. There are currently 39* active cases of COVID-19 in Wyandot County. There is one patient currently hospitalized for COVID-19. Per the Ohio Department of […]

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Wyandot County Safe Communities July Traffic Fatality Update

The Wyandot County Safe Communities Coalition is sad to report two fatal traffic crashes occurred in the month of June in Wyandot County. These crashes resulted in the deaths of three individuals. According to the coalition’s coordinator, Jeff Ritchey, until June’s crashes, Wyandot County had seen zero traffic fatalities. Now, with three fatalities, Wyandot County […]

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Wyandot County Public Health welcomes new WIC director

Krystina Auble has joined the Wyandot County Public Health and Wyandot County Women Infants and Children (WIC) program staff as the new WIC Director. Auble was hired in May and replaces former WIC Director Arlene Schriner who retired in June after six years with Wyandot County WIC. Auble started her career at Hancock County WIC […]

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July 12, 2022, Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics (Moderna and J&J) are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Wyandot County Public Health. COVID-19 test kits are available for pick up daily while supplies last. There are currently 25* active cases of COVID-19 in Wyandot County. There are two patients currently hospitalized for COVID-19. Per the Ohio Department of […]

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