Press Releases

The CDC has issued a Level 2 Travel Alert because of an ongoing yellow fever outbreak in Brazil. Brazilian health authorities have recently expanded the list of areas in which yellow fever vaccination is recommended and are recommending enhanced precautions when traveling to Brazil.

The Oneida County Health Department is urging residents impacted by recent flooding conditions to take precautions when dealing with flood waters resulting from the heavy rains and overflow conditions.

National Infant Immunization Week- April 22-29, 2017
Parents agree that feeding and sleep schedules are important to help keep their children healthy. The same applies to childhood immunizations. Vaccinating children on time is the best way to protect them against 14 serious and potentially deadly diseases before their second birthday.

In the town of Boonville, a raccoon was positive for rabies. This animal was in contact with a dog with an unknown veterinary history. The dog was euthanized.

Rabies is a deadly disease that kills both animals and humans. When untreated, the rabies virus is almost always fatal. Fortunately, rabies is also almost 100 percent preventable. The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) would like to help members of the public take the necessary steps to stay clear of exposure to rabies.

In the Town of Kirkland, a person was bitten by a cat that was acting sick and aggressive. The cat was tested this week. The cat was rabid.