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Summer has begun and is a great time to get those “To Do” lists done. Making sure your children are up to date with immunizations should be high on the list. All children, grades pre-K through 12th must receive all required doses of required vaccines in order to attend school in New York State.

Animals in multiple areas of Oneida County have testd postive for rabies, and the Health Department is urging residents to protect themselves and their pets.

Fishing is not only a hobby, a sport and a fun, family activity, but fish can be a healthy addition to our diets. Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, essential vitamins and minerals, and a good source of high quality protein. However, some waters are affected by human activity and contamination.

Bacteria can multiply faster at higher temperatures which can result in unpleasant and sometimes dangerous illnesses. There are things we can all do to help prevent foodborne illnesses. Both Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) recommend four steps to safe food: clean, separate, cook and chill.

A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Stittville. The raccoon was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on June 23, 2022, and positive results were reported on June 24, 2022

The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) will be hosting four rabies vaccination clinics starting in this month.