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2021 Public Health Press Release Archives

The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing that all 1,200 available COVID-19 Vaccine appointments for 5 to 11 year old children at the Mall site have been filled. TCHD is encouraging families who were unable to make an appointment for November 5 or November 6 to watch for clinics to be…
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing the recent announcement by the CDC regarding the emergency authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals ages 5-11 years old.   The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met on November 2, 2021, and voted in favor…
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) occurs each year and is an important reminder and call to action to increase lead poisoning prevention awareness to reduce childhood exposure to lead. There are many sources of lead, but most often, children under six years old get lead poisoning from…
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing the recent announcement from the CDC recommending COVID-19 booster shots for all eligible individuals.  All three available COVID-19 vaccines, including the Moderna and J&J vaccines are now approved for a booster dose – Pfizer has been approved…
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) presented COVID-19 hospitalization demographic data at the October 19, 2021 County Legislature meeting. This information was included in a regular COVID-19 update that is archived in the COVID-19 Tompkins County Response timeline presentation available…
The Tompkins County Health Department is sharing updates on COVID-19 vaccination clinic planning for ages 5-11 years old and pending announcements about the approval of Moderna and J&J booster doses. TCHD is encouraging all eligible individuals to get vaccinated or receive a booster dose when…
New York State Attorney General Letitia James stopped in Tompkins County on Wednesday, October 13 to announce up to 1.7 million dollars for Tompkins County that will go directly to prevention and treatment on demand for substance use and mental health in impacted communities.     Attorney General…
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing two upcoming clinics for booster dosing of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. TCHD is encouraging eligible individuals to get a booster dose when they are able. Individuals with underlying conditions and those who are at increased risk of exposure to COVID-…
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing two upcoming clinics for booster dosing of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. TCHD is encouraging eligible individuals to get a booster dose when they are able. Individuals with underlying conditions and those who are at increased risk of exposure to COVID-…
The Tompkins County Health Department is announcing three upcoming clinics for booster dosing of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. TCHD is encouraging eligible older adults to get a booster dose when they are able, and alerting additional populations of their eligibility. Individuals with underlying…