Press Releases
Health Department Reminds Community to Continue Taking Precautions Against COVID-19
With COVID-19 still active throughout the county, region and state, the Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) is reminding residents to take precautions to avoid being infected and spreading to others.
National Infant Immunization Week
National Infant Immunization Week(NIIW) is an annual observance highlighting the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to acknowledge all the accomplishments of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities.
Oneida County Health Department Announces Upcoming Rabies Vaccination Clinic
The Oneida County Health Department, in cooperation with the Town of Lee, will be offering a rabies vaccination clinic. The event will take place: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lee Town Park
Oneida County to Host Car Seat Safety Events
The Oneida County Health Department and the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting four car seat safety events. The events will take place on:
Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Town of Annsville
A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Annsville. The raccoon was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on January 10, 2022 and positive results were reported on January 11, 2022. One person was exposed to the raccoon, and received post exposure prophylaxis.
Oneida County Health Department Announces Upcoming Rabies Vaccination Clinic
The Oneida County Health Department will be hosting a rabies vaccination clinic in December. The event will take place December 15, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Town of Trenton Municipal Center.
