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Take Precautions During Extreme Heat

KNOW THE SYMPTOMS OF HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS: headache, nausea, muscle cramping, weakness, dizziness, or difficulty breathing.

Older adults, small children, overweight individuals, those with chronic health problems, or those who take certain medications, are...

Lyme Disease in Madison County

Examining Lyme disease cases in Madison County from 2011-17, approximately 57.8% of cases have been among males. Lyme disease in Madison County follows the national trend of dis-proportionally higher disease rates in males and within specific age groups (...

June 2nd Rabies Vaccination Clinic

Check out upcoming Madison County Health Department rabies vaccination clinics for 2018. Vaccinations are offered free to Madison County residents. Voluntary donations are appreciated to help defray clinic costs.

Proof of previous vaccination is required to...

Safely Disposing of Sharps

No. 05-18

Have you ever wondered where you or a loved one can dispose of used medical syringes (sharps)? Proper disposal of sharps at home can prevent injury, illness, and the polluting of our environment. Madison County has a program in place that can hel...

Rabies Continues to Be a Threat in CNY

No. 06-18

Oneida County reported a skunk submitted for testing last week was positive for rabies, prompting the quarantine of a family’s dog. Residents of Madison County are reminded that many species of wildlife present in Central New York are capable of ...

Weekly Disease & Flu Surveillance Report

Learn what illnesses are being watched in your community and know what illnesses are going around.

Reports are published weekly from November-May and monthly from June-October. Find and view recent and previous disease surveillance reports.

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