Tag Archives: Disease Control

Have you gotten your flu vaccine yet?

Date of Release: November 30, 2012:          For Further Information Please Call:                                                                              Karyn Johnson, MSEd, CHES                                                                              435-3280 Have you gotten your flu vaccine yet? It’s not too late!   National Influenza Vaccination Week kicks off December 2nd and runs through December 8th. This week is set aside to raise awareness about the importance of getting a flu… Read more >

Shigella Cases Still on the Rise in Onondaga County

Earlier this year, the Onondaga County Health Department alerted the public about an outbreak of shigellosis in Onondaga County. Fortunately during the summer, the number of cases of shigellosis diminished; recently however, the Health Department began seeing more cases of this illness again. Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, Commissioner of Health, explained “to date, the Health… Read more >

More West Nile virus Found in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, announced today that additional West Nile virus activity has been identified. The New York State Health Department laboratory has reported finding evidence of West Nile virus in two mosquito traps in Onondaga County. These pools were collected on Island Road and Route 298 in the town of… Read more >

More West Nile Virus Found in Onondaga County

More West Nile Virus Found in Onondaga County Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, announced today that additional West Nile virus activity has been identified. The New York State Health Department laboratory has reported finding evidence of West Nile virus in a mosquito trap in Onondaga County. This pool was collected on Island… Read more >

More West Nile Virus Found in Onondaga County

More West Nile Virus Found in Onondaga County Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, announced today that additional West Nile virus activity has been identified. The New York State Health Department laboratory has reported finding evidence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in three different locations in Onondaga County. These findings were in… Read more >

West Nile Virus Death in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow was notified by the New York State Health Department laboratory of the second human case of West Nile Virus in Onondaga County this year.  This individual, an older adult, was hospitalized and later succumbed to the disease.  “It is with sorrow that I share this news today.  … Read more >

First Known Human Case of West Nile Virus in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow was notified late yesterday by the New York State Health Department laboratory of the first known  human case of West Nile virus this year in Onondaga County. Morrow reports that the adult was briefly hospitalized and is doing well and expects to have a full recovery. Morrow… Read more >

West Nile Virus in Onondaga County

For Further Information Please Call: Cynthia B. Morrow, MD, MPH Commissioner of Health (315) 435-3155 Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported finding evidence of West Nile virus in five different locations in Onondaga County.  These findings were in mosquito pools collected… Read more >

West Nile Virus in Onondaga County

For Further Information Please Call: Cynthia B. Morrow, MD, MPH Commissioner of Health (315) 435-3155 Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported finding evidence of West Nile virus in Onondaga County. The finding was in a mosquito pool collected at the Midler… Read more >

Increase in Gastrointestinal Illness in Onondaga County

Increase in Gastrointestinal Illness in Onondaga County Cynthia B. Morrow, MD, MPH, Commissioner of Health announced today that there have been 15 laboratory confirmed and an additional 10 probable cases of shigellosis identified in Onondaga County recently. Dr. Morrow cautions that more cases are expected as the investigation continues. Morrow explained, “Shigellosis is an infectious… Read more >