Wyandot Public Health News

June 30, 2023, Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 18 and older are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Wyandot County Public Health. Youth aged 6 months to 17 years may receive COVID vaccinations by appointment on Mondays and Fridays. To schedule, call 419-294-3852. Second doses of the bivalent booster, approved for immunocompromised individuals and those 65 and […]

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Protect your Independence: Drive sober this July 4

The 4th of July is a time for national celebration, full of backyard cookouts, pool parties, and fireworks. The buzz of a drink is not needed to feel the thrill of the summer holiday festivities. But if you or someone you know decides to drink and is impaired by alcohol, it is not safe to […]

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Safety is lit: Use caution when setting off fireworks this Independence Day

Independence Day weekend ushers in several fireworks displays, both professional and amateur. Wyandot County Public Health encourages those bringing their own sparkle to the holiday to keep safety at the forefront of their plans. Unless banned by a local municipality, Ohioans can legally discharge 1.4G consumer fireworks in Ohio on July 3-5 and the Friday, […]

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Ohio Department of Health Director Encourages Precautions Amid Unhealthy Air Quality

COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, is once again encouraging Ohioans to be aware of possible health effects, as smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing poor air quality in the state. For the second time in three weeks, the wildfire smoke has created unhealthy conditions in Ohio, according to AirNow.gov. […]

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Precautions can help prevent tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses

COLUMBUS – This summer, Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA is encouraging people to take precautions to prevent tick and mosquito bites and the diseases they may carry. Most diseases in Ohio that are caused by the bite of infected ticks happen between spring and fall when ticks are most active. The […]

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June 23, 2023, Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 18 and older are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Wyandot County Public Health. Youth aged 6 months to 17 years may receive COVID vaccinations by appointment on Mondays and Fridays. To schedule, call 419-294-3852. Second doses of the bivalent booster, approved for immunocompromised individuals and those 65 and […]

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June 16, 2023, Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 18 and older are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Wyandot County Public Health. Youth aged 6 months to 17 years may receive COVID vaccinations by appointment on Mondays and Fridays. To schedule, call 419-294-3852. Second doses of the bivalent booster, approved for immunocompromised individuals and those 65 and […]

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June 9, 2023, Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 18 and older are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Wyandot County Public Health. Youth aged 6 months to 17 years may receive COVID vaccinations by appointment on Mondays and Fridays. To schedule, call 419-294-3852. Second doses of the bivalent booster, approved for immunocompromised individuals and those 65 and […]

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June 2, 2023, Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 18 and older are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Wyandot County Public Health. Youth aged 6 months to 17 years may receive COVID vaccinations by appointment on Mondays and Fridays. To schedule, call 419-294-3852. Second doses of the bivalent booster have been approved for immunocompromised individuals and those […]

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Survey shows Ohio's seat belt usage has dropped to lowest level in 18 years

Ohio's annual observational seat belt survey, conducted by The Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) shows the statewide seat belt compliance rate dropped from 84.1% in 2021 to 80.8% in 2022 - the lowest since 2005. OTSO is urging drivers to buckle up during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) upcoming national Click It […]

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