Category Archives: Press Releases

AUGUST IS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH

Is your child ready to go back to school? To celebrate the importance of immunizations throughout life, and to make sure children are protected with all the vaccines they need, the Onondaga County Immunization Program is observing National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). During NIAM, parents are encouraged to check with their child’s health care provider… Read more >

Oneida Shores Beach is Open Again for Swimming

The Onondaga County Health Department announced today that Oneida Shores Beach is re-opening for swimming at Oneida Shores Park in the town of Cicero. Oneida Shores was closed due to the presence of blue green algae in the water. Kevin Zimmerman, Director of Environmental Health, explained that lake water quality test results received today are… Read more >

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 first known human case of EEE in Onondaga County since 2010. It is essential that residents consistently… Read more >

Annual Eradication of Water Chestnuts in the Seneca River

The Onondaga County Health Department will begin to eradicate water chestnuts in the Seneca River in the Baldwinsville and Three Rivers areas beginning on August 5, 2014. Water chestnuts are an annual plant that is rooted in the sediment. The plant spreads rapidly and seeds can remain dormant for up to 12 years. Due to… Read more >

Two Public Beaches Closed Due to Blue-Green Algae

The Onondaga County Health Department announced today that Oneida Shores Beach and Joseph F. William Memorial Park Beach, both in the Town of Cicero, will be closed to swimming due to dense algae bloom containing blue-green algae. Swimming will not be allowed until further notice. Blue-green algal blooms can turn the water green and can… Read more >

Rabies Shot Clinic at St. Lucy’s Church Cancelled

The Onondaga County Health Department’s Rabies Shot Clinic previously scheduled for August 14, 2014 at St. Lucy’s Church on Gifford Street in Syracuse is now cancelled due to building maintenance. There are five more rabies shot clinics scheduled for 2014. For a complete listing please visit: /health/documents/RabiesClinicSchedule.pdf.… Read more >

Additional Evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus

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 (EEE) in a mosquito pool. The mosquito pool was collected on July 22, 2014 at our Taft Road trap site located at East Taft Road (near the Totman… Read more >

Positive Rabies in a Raccoon and in Bats Found in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a raccoon found in the Rt. 11A area of Nedrow has tested positive for rabies. In addition, two bats have tested positive for rabies, one in the Town of Lafayette and the other in the… Read more >

Additional Evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus

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 (EEE) in a mosquito pool. The mosquito pool was collected on July 15, 2014 at our Taft Road trap site located at East Taft Road (near the Totman… Read more >

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Interim Commissioner of Health, Michelle Mignano, announced that the New York State Department of Health’s laboratory has reported finding evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a mosquito pool. The mosquito pool was collected on July 10, 2014 at our Taft Road trap site located at East Taft Road (near the Totman Road… Read more >