Press Releases
Oneida County Announces Car Seat Safety Events
The Oneida County Health Department announced new car seat safety events that will be co-hosted with the Sheriff’s Office.
The events will take place at the following locations and times:
United Methodist Church, 132 Main Street, Camden on July 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Adirondack High School, 8181 NY-294, Boonville on August 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department, 5476 Trenton Road Utica on September 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Griffiss International Airport (Airport Operations Building), 706 Hangar Road, Rome on October 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Waterville Volunteer Fire Department, 222 E. Main Street, on November 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Hepatitis A Exposure at Food Demonstration at Ace Hardware of Rome
The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) has learned of a Hepatitis A exposure. During the food demonstration at Ace Hardware in Rome, the positive person prepared and cooked food while infectious with Hepatitis A. Patrons who consumed this food may have been exposed.
Don’t Risk Getting Rabies
Oneida County Health Department Urges Residents to Stay Away from Wild Animals
With nice weather, many tend to spend more time outside. Children do as well. It is important to remember that we share our space with wild animals. Sometimes, these wild animals can be infected with rabies.
Fox Tests Positive for Rabies in Town of Verona
A fox has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Verona. The fox was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on May 24, 2024 and positive results were reported on May 25, 2024. One person was exposed to this fox and received post exposure prophylaxis.
Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health
National Public Health Week is celebrated the first week in April annually. It’s a time to recognize and highlight the contributions of public health. The public health system is not just the employees who work at the health department but also the health care providers in our community, community agencies including public safety, environmental, educational, youth development, human services and more. The public health system also includes you.
Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in City of Rome
A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Rome. The raccoon was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on March 18, 2024 and positive results were reported on March 19, 2024. One dog was exposed to this raccoon and received a booster vaccine.
