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Boil Water Notice Established In Annsville

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:32:27 +0000

A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for several areas in the Town of Annsville, following a transmission main break.

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Gray Fox Shot And Killed In New Hartford Tests Positive For Rabies

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:50:40 +0000

The gray fox shot and killed on Monday after attacking a man in his backyard has tested positive for rabies.

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Rome Girl, Pet Bitten By Suspected Rabid Animal

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:14:13 +0000

A Rome girl is undergoing post-exposure rabies treatment after being bitten by a suspected rabid animal.

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Oneida County Health Department Hosting Annual Rabies Clinics

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:16:17 +0000

The Oneida County Health Department is holding a series of rabies clinics throughout the county to prevent the disease's spread.

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Oneida County Health Department Warns Of Rabies In Bats, Cats

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:05:05 +0000

The Oneida County Health Department is warning residents of the rabies risk posed by approaching bats and feral cats.

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Oneida County Lead Primary Prevention Receives New iPads

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:31:07 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Oneida County Health Department is embracing technology with the goal of cutting down the time it takes to inspect homes for lead.

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SUNYIT, Oneida County Health Department Practice Response To Anthrax Exposure

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:05:48 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - SUNYIT hosted the Oneida County Health Department's most recent Point of Distribution exercise, simulating the aftermath of a potentially pandemic incident.

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Flu Is Widespread In New York

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:45:37 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - The flu is now widespread in New York.

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Oneida County Flu Outbreak

Jeff Monaski — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:43:14 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Oneida County Health Department says lab testing has confirmed 94 cases of influenza over the last week within the county.

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Oneida County Residents Urged To Get Their Flu Shots

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:57:00 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Oneida County Health Department say flu season will be here soon and residents should take steps now to protect themselves from the virus that affects 20% of the country's population each year.

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OCHD Reporting Shortage Of Rabies Vaccine For People

WIBX — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:54:39 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - There's a shortage of a rabies vaccine used to treat people who have been exposed to the virus.

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Rabid Skunk Found In Vernon

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:22:20 +0000

Vernon, NY (WIBX) - The Oneida County Health Department says a skunk found in a barn in the Town of Vernon has tested positive for rabies.

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OCHD: Get Kids Fully Vaccinated Before School Starts

WIBX — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:40:06 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) -It's almost time for kids to head back to school, and parents are getting a friendly reminder from the Oneida County Health Department about staying up-to-date with vaccinations.

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Health Dept Confirms 6th Rabid Animal In Oneida County

WIBX — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:52:26 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - A second fox in Oneida County has been found to be rabid.

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Victims Of Rabid Fox Attack Undergoing Treatment

WIBX — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:08:28 +0000

Town of Augusta, NY (WIBX) - Three people are undergoing treatment after being bitten by a rabid fox.

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Oneida County Health Dept. Offering Rabies Clinic

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:25:12 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Oneida County Health Department is urging residents to get their pets vaccinated against rabies, due to an anticipated increase in cases this year.

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Second Confirmed Case Of Rabies In Oneida County

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:40:14 +0000

Utica, NY - The Oneida County Health Department is reporting its second confirmed case of animal rabies this year.

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First Oneida County Rabies Case

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:41:32 +0000

Camden, NY - A Camden teenager is being treated for rabies exposure after caring for a sick raccoon that was killed after it started acting strangely.

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OCHD Joining List Of Vendors At New Public Market

WIBX — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:52:10 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Oneida County Health Department is joining the list of vendors at the new Public Market at Historic Union Station in Downtown Utica.

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Multi-Agency Medical Screening At MVCAA Office In Marcy

WIBX — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:50:48 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - Kids enrolled in the HeadStart Program can now get additional services, following a partnership between the Oneida County Lead Primary Prevention Program and the Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency.

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