Category Archives: Press Releases

Don’t Forget Your Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine

This fall, don’t forget your flu and pneumonia vaccine!   The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older receive an annual flu shot.  People should be vaccinated every year because immunity to flu viruses declines over time and circulating strains often change from year to year. Quoc Nguyen, MD,… Read more >

Positive Rabies Found in a Fox in the Town of Onondaga and in a Bat Found in the 500 Block of Seymour Street

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a bat found in the area of the 500 block of Seymour Street in Syracuse, near the Vincent House, has tested positive for rabies. Several children have been identified who potentially handled this bat on… Read more >

Second Onondaga County Resident Diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, was notified by the New York State Department of Health today that an Onondaga County adult resident has been diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Ms. Mignano explained, “This is the second known human case of EEE this year. It is essential that residents consistently take measures to… Read more >

Additional Cases of Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) in Onondaga County

The Onondaga County Health Department’s Medical Director, Quoc Nguyen, MD, announced today that the New York State Department of Health’s laboratory has confirmed three additional cases of Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) in Onondaga County children. The total number of laboratory confirmed cases in Onondaga County is now five. The three new cases were each hospitalized and… Read more >

Additional Evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Found in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Department of Health’s laboratory has reported finding additional evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE) in a mosquito pool collected in the Town of Clay at the Clay Marsh trap site located off Wetzel Road. Ms. Mignano explained, “Although we are… Read more >

Syracuse Healthy Start Consortium’s 4th Annual Syracuse Stroll – A Community Event to Celebrate Every Baby’s First Birthday

The Syracuse Stroll, originally scheduled for September 13th, will be held this Saturday, September 20th.  In recognition of Infant Mortality Awareness Month and the important role of parents and the whole community in promoting healthier birth outcomes, The Syracuse Healthy Start Consortium will host the fourth annual Syracuse Stroll: Baby Buggy Walk in the Park,… Read more >

First Cases of Enterovirus D68 in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Department’s Medical Director Quoc Nguyen, MD, announced today that the New York State Department of Health’s laboratory has reported two cases of Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) in two young children in Onondaga County. Dr. Nguyen confirmed that both children have been hospitalized; one remains in the hospital and the other child has been… Read more >

Further Evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Found In Onondaga County

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Department of Health’s laboratory has reported finding further evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE) in three mosquito pools.  All the mosquito pools were collected in the Town of Cicero, two at the Island Road site and one at the Taft… Read more >

First Known Human Case of West Nile Virus in Onondaga County this Year

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano was notified today   by the New York State Health Department laboratory of the first known   human case of West Nile virus this year in Onondaga County.  Ms. Mignano reports that the adult was hospitalized and is doing well and is expected to recover.  Mignano reinforced,   “With this first… Read more >

Bat Positive for Rabies

Onondaga County Interim Commissioner of Health, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department’s laboratory has reported that a bat found in the area of Old Liverpool Road in the town of Salina has tested positive for rabies. This is the sixth bat that has tested positive for rabies in Onondaga County… Read more >