Tag Archives: Vaccinations

Time for Back-to-School Vaccines

Now is the time to make sure your kids’ vaccinations (shots) are up-to-date so that they are ready to return to school in September.  Having all school required vaccines not only protects your child from harmful infections, it also protects your family, their classmates and the community.  It is important to contact your child’s health… Read more >

Parent Forum to Address Questions about Vaccines

Are you a new or expectant parent looking for clear and accurate information about vaccines for your baby?  The Onondaga County Health Department will be hosting a FREE Parent Forum on Vaccines for parents to learn more about vaccines and get their questions answered by experts.  A brief presentation on the basics of immunizations will… Read more >

Have you gotten your flu vaccine yet? It’s not too late!

The Onondaga County Health Department would like to remind people that it is not too late to get a flu vaccine.   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months old and older get a flu shot each year. Getting a flu vaccine every year is the best way to prevent… Read more >

The Onondaga County Health Department Announces A Public Flu Vaccine Clinic

Don’t forget your annual flu vaccine!  The Onondaga County Health Department will be holding a public flu vaccine clinic on Wednesday, November 19th from 10:00AM – 12:00PM, and again from 2:00PM-4:00PM, with special emphasis on reaching uninsured individuals.  The clinic will be held at the John H. Mulroy Civic Center, located at 421 Montgomery Street,… Read more >

The Onondaga County Health Department Announces A Public Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic

The flu vaccine is available in more locations than ever before, with many convenient options for Onondaga County residents with health insurance.   For these reasons, this year the Onondaga County Health Department, in cooperation with the Spanish Action League,  will be holding one public flu and pneumonia vaccine clinic, with a special emphasis on offering… Read more >

Wildlife Positive for Rabies in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Deputy Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a fox and a raccoon in Onondaga County have tested positive for rabies. The fox was seen in the vicinity of Delhi Road and Clinton Street in the village of Jordan.  The raccoon was seen… Read more >

AUGUST IS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH

Don’t Forget Your Preteen or Teen! August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This campaign is a reminder for people of all ages about the importance of getting vaccinated (shots). Preteens and teens are a group that you may not think about when talking about shots. Immunizations can help protect your preteen or teen from diseases… Read more >

Raccoon Positive for Rabies

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that a raccoon found in the Town of Marcellus has tested positive for rabies.  This is the first positive rabies findings of the season.  The raccoon was seen in the vicinity of West Seneca Turnpike. … Read more >

Raccoons Test Positive for Rabies

Raccoons Test Positive for Rabies   Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported that three raccoons have tested positive for rabies. The raccoons were located near Cold Brook Road in the Town of Spafford, Barker Street in the Town of Otisco, and… Read more >