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2024 Press Releases

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is reminding New Yorkers to protect themselves against EEE and other mosquito-borne diseases.

The Department is encouraging horse owners to get horses vaccinated for EEE and West Nile to prevent serious neurological disease and even death in unvaccinated animals.

On August 21, 2024, the NYSDOH put out a press release regarding EEE confirmed in New York horses, and how we can protect horses and ourselves (humans).

Please follow this link for the press release: https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/2024-08-21_ee_encephalitis.htm

Please note that there has been one confirmed EEE case in a horse identified in Clinton County. Horses cannot spread EEE to humans or other horses.

Statewide Mosquito-borne Disease Activity Reports can be found at this link: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/west_nile_virus/archived_reports/

The most recent Activity Report can be found at this link: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/west_nile_virus/archived_reports/2024/docs/mbi_report_2024_mmwr32.pdf

Community Health Survey -12-5-24

Credible Mind Launched – 10-10-24

Recovery Day Announced 9-26-24

Rabid Raccoon_8-7-24

Rabies Bait Drops Scheduled for August_7-31-24

Beers elected Pres of NYSACHO – 6-11-24

Raccoon positive for rabies in Moriah –

2 more positive for Rabies_5-7-24

2nd Rabid Skunk in Westport 4-19-24

Rabid Skunk in Westport 4-11-24

ECHD Website Launch 2-12-24

Rabid Raccoon in Moriah 1-19-24

2023 Press Releases

Overdose increase_11-21-23

Rabies Exposure in Mineville – 11-14-23

November Rabies Clinic Added 10-19-23

Rabid Woodchuck in Moriah 9-19-23

Essex County Health Department announces opioid overdose prevention program_9-11-23

ECHD to Acknowledge Overdose Awareness Day_8-31-23

Rabid Fox in Ticonderoga 8-29-23

First Bat Tests Positive in Essex County 8-25-23

Rabid Raccoon in Schroon Lake 8-21-23

Rabid Gray Fox in Crown Point 7-26-23

Woodchuck test positive for rabies in Ticonderoga -6-27-23

Essex County Public Health Director elected NYSACHO Vice-President- 6-23-23

Essex County Public Health Tackles Skin Cancer -6-22-23

Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Crown Point_6-21-23

Third grey fox tests positive for rabies in Ticonderoga_6-8-23

Second grey fox tests positive for rabies in Ticonderoga_6-1-23

County Health Officials recognize Earth Day by…4-21-23

County Health Rankings 4-3-23

Grey fox tests positive for rabies in Ticonderoga_1-9-23

2022 Community Health Assessment

2022 – 2024 CHA _CHIP

2022 Press Releases

Essex County Health Department Launches Free Snowshoe Lending Program for residents this winter 12.2.22

Juvenile Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies_9.21.22

ECHD announces Pfizer & Moderna have COVID–19 Bivalent Booster Available Now_9.9.22

New COVID Testing Site_01.27.2022

Surviving the Surge_01.06.2022

Updated I and Q Process_01.03.2022

In 2022 a series of videos were produced.
Let’s roll up our sleeves to foster a community of immunity. We have produced a series of Public Service Announcements from local families and health care providers sharing their experiences, expertise, and to connect people with resources they need to be healthy and protected. Find a medical home, and please know we as a health department are here when and if you are ready to vaccinate.

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7 days ago

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What it is:⬇Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea.It is sometimes called the "stomach flu" or the "stomach bug." However, norovirus illness is not related to the flu. The flu is caused by the influenza virus. Norovirus causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines.Most people with norovirus illness get better within 1 to 3 days; but they can still spread the virus for a few days after.How to Prevent Norovirus⬇Norovirus is very contagious, but you can take steps to stop it from spreading.▶Wash hands well with soap and water; hand sanitizer alone does not work well against norovirus.▶Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially:After using the toilet or changing diapers.Before eating, preparing, or handling food.Before giving yourself or someone else medicine.Do not prepare, handle food, or care for others when you are sick▶Follow the link with all you need to know about Norovirus and how to prevent it www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/index.html ... See MoreSee Less

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