Press Releases
OCHD Tests for Mosquito-borne Diseases
Ninety-seven mosquito pools collected in Oneida County since the beginning of summer and tested for
West Nile Virus have yielded one positive results for the disease, Oneida County Health officials said today.
National Men’s Health Week Cancer Screening Services
The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. The Oneida County Health Department encourages all men to make health a priority, and encourages health care providers to discuss with their male patients about how they can improve their health.
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
The month of May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States. During May, the CDC, along with the Oneida County Health Department and community partners, work to shed light on this hidden epidemic by raising awareness of viral hepatitis and encouraging the people at high risk to get tested.
National Infant Immunization Week April 18th-25th 2015
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States. This year, NIIW is scheduled to be held April 18-25, 2015.
FDA Public Health Notice
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has notified state, local, tribal and territorial public health officials regarding Bo Ying Compound, an herbal product. It is a powdered product marketed for treatment of influenza, fever, sneezing and nasal discharge in infants and children and may contain excessive levels of lead. The product is labeled in Chinese and English and is marketed in retail outlets and online. Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) warns parents and caregivers not to buy or use Bo Ying Compound, due to the potential risk of lead poisoning.
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
HPV Vaccine Prevents Cancer
Unlike many other cancers, cervical cancer is preventable. Take some time this January to observe Cervical Health Awareness Month and learn what you can do to detect and prevent cervical cancer. “It’s important for women to know their risk for cervical cancer and talk with their health care provider about how it can be prevented,” said Phyllis Ellis, Director of the Oneida County Health Department.
