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Measles Vaccination Information

Mar 04, 2025
In light of the continuing measles outbreak in Texas, our office has received many phone calls asking about measles vaccination.    AKRON, OHIO, Summit County Public Health (SCPH) would like to take this opportunity as the measles...

MowGREENER 2025

Mar 04, 2025
MowGREENER is back and with a larger mower rebate and more options!   Read the press release.

Food Recall - Trader Joe's canned tuna

Feb 12, 2025
February 2025 Tri-Union Seafoods has voluntarily RECALLED select canned tuna. It is sold in Ohio at Trader Joe's. The concern is over the "easy open" can seals and the possibility for contamination with clostridium botulinum. You can read...

Avoiding Bird Flu (H5N1)

Jan 23, 2025
What should you do if you see a dead bird or several dead birds in your yard? Because dead birds can carry a number of diseases, public health makes the following recommendations. Being cautious is the best way to minimize your exposure....

Tips to avoid Bird Flu (H5N1)

Jan 22, 2025
The conversation about Bird Flu (H5N1) continues here in 2025. Below are some simple steps everyone can take to reduce their risk of being exposed to it.  And, while the current flu vaccine doesn't protect against  Bird Flu (H5N1), it's...

Cold Weather Safety

Jan 16, 2025
With cold weather here, find excellent information to protect yourself and the ones you love. Ohio Department of Health CDC Preventing Hypothermia WinterReady from Ready.gov National Weather Service The best way to avoid hypothermia and...

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