Press Releases

Melanie Adams Named to 2020 New York State Public Health Works! Honor Roll
Oneida County Health Department Director of Clinic Services Melanie Adams has been recognized as a member of the 2020 New York State Public Health Works! Honor Roll.
“Melanie Adams is a leader whose understanding, support and desire to have everyone reach their full potential has been vital to the success of our Health Department,” said Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. “She has led her team with enthusiasm and a positive attitude, especially during the enormous challenges we have faced during the coronavirus pandemic.”

Appointments Still Available for Annsville Clinic
The Oneida County Health Department Rabies Vaccination Clinic scheduled for Aug. 7, 2020 in Rome has reached its capacity.

Oneida County Health Department Urges Residents to Recognize Signs of Rabies
A fox has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Boonville. The fox was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center Laboratory for testing on July 29, 2020 and positive results were reported on July 30, 2020. Two adults were exposed to the fox, and are receiving post exposure prophylaxis.

Oneida County Health Department Urges Residents to Recognize Signs of Rabies
A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Kirkland. The raccoon was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on July 22, 2020 and positive results were reported on July 23, 2020.

The Oneida County Health Department, in cooperation with the City of Rome and Towns of Annsville and Vienna, will hold the following upcoming rabies vaccination clinics:
July 27th Vienna Town Garage 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
August 7th Rome City Hall 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
September 21st Annsville Highway Garage 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) has learned that an employee of Taco Bell on Erie Boulevard West in Rome, has tested positive for Hepatitis A. This employee worked while infectious and may have exposed people who were patrons of the shop.
The Hepatitis A vaccine is effective if given within two weeks of exposure. The OCHD is alerting those who had consumed food prepared by the restaurant on the following dates and times to receive preventive treatment within 14 days of exposure.
June 24 – 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. – need vaccination by July 8
June 25 - 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. – need vaccination by July 9
June 29 – 6 p.m. to 10:40 p.m. – need vaccination by July 13
July 2 – 6 p.m. to 2:40 a.m. – need vaccination by July 16
July 3 – 6 p.m. to 3:45 a.m. – need vaccination by July 17