Health Topics M-Z

1. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

   MRSA is one type of bacterial staph infection resistant to many antibiotics, making it more difficult to treat.

2. Mosquito-Borne Diseases

   While mosquitoes usually are considered a nuisance pest, some species of mosquitoes can spread diseases to people that can cause illness or death.

3. Norovirus

   Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause inflammation of the stomach and the small and large intestines.

4. Obesity (Overweight)

   The overweight and obesity epidemic represents one of the most serious health issues today.

5. Opioids & Heroin

   Heroin use is increasing, and so are heroin-related overdose deaths. The trend is switching to use of prescription and heroin combined.

6. Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

   Whooping cough (pertussis) is a respiratory infection that can cause severe coughing or trouble breathing. About half of infants who get whooping cough are hospitalized!

7. Rabies

   People and animals can get rabies, a deadly virus, if exposed to a rabid animal and left untreated.

8. Radon

   Radon is a radioactive gas that is colorless, tasteless, and odorless. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer.

9. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

   Access STI resources and learn more about the county's STI program.

10. Sunstroke (Heat Illness)

    Your body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating just isn't enough. Most heat illnesses occur from staying out in the heat too long.

11. Synthetic Marijuana

    Access resources for prescription drugs, bath salts, synthetic marijuana, and referral services.

12. Tick-Borne Diseases

    Lyme disease is the most common disease spread by ticks in New York State.

13. Vaccinations / Immunizations

    Vaccines are the safest way to protect you, your children and your community from a long list of serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses.

14. West Nile Virus

    West Nile Virus (WNV) is viral infection that can be spread to people from the bite of an infected mosquito. WNV can cause serious illness, and in some cases, death.

15. Zika Virus

    Zika is mosquito-borne flavivirus transmitted primarily to people by the bite of an infected mosquito from the species, Aedes aegypti.