Press Releases

Oneida County Emphasizes Importance of Vaccinations
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and Oneida County officials are reminding residents that vaccinations are not just for children. From babies to senior citizens, vaccinations can protect people of all ages from serious diseases.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunizations are one of the top 10 public health accomplishments of the 20th century. Vaccination is important because it not only protects the person receiving the vaccine, but also helps prevent the spread of diseases to others-especially those who are most vulnerable to serious complications, such as infants and young children, the elderly, and those with chronic conditions and weakened immune systems.

The Oneida County Health Department announced today the Village of Camden won the 2019 Tap Water Taste Contest, which was held at the Boonville-Oneida County Fair on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. The contest promotes awareness of the value and quality of public drinking water, and has been held throughout New York State for many years.

Stoplead.org Set Up as Resource Center
Oneida County has released a documentary highlighting the far-reaching and permanent effects of lead poisoning, calling the disease “the perfect predator” because it is silent, pervasive and right here in our local community.
The documentary can be viewed at the county’s new online resource center www.stoplead.org, which provides a wide range of information on lead poisoning prevention for residents, homeowners and contractors.

The Oneida County Health Department is reminding residents to take precautions during extreme hot weather.
Extreme heat can trigger heat-related illness or heat stroke, where the body is unable to control its temperature. Body temperature increases fast, the sweating mechanism fails and the body cannot cool down. The average person can overheat and get dehydrated easily in hot and humid weather.

Participants Can Taste and Vote on Area’s Best Tap Water
The Oneida County Health Department and a variety of health-related agencies and organizations will be on hand to provide information and answer questions for Health Fair Day on Tuesday, July 23rd, opening day of the Oneida County-Boonville Fair.

As many of us head to the beach, swimming pools and out on boats to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, the Oneida County Health Department is reminding residents to be safe and proactive when it comes to water recreation.
“We wait all year for the nice weather so that we can get in or around the water,” said Oneida County Director of Health Phyllis D. Ellis, BSN, MS, F.A.C.H.E. “The last thing we ever want is a day of summer fun to turn to tragedy.”