2022 Public Health Press Release Archives

(Ithaca, N.Y., November 14, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community of an increase in RSV cases, along with the flu virus, and providing guidance on reducing your families’ risk. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a highly contagious, common respiratory virus…
(Ithaca, N.Y., November 7, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community of a COVID-19 vaccination clinic along with information about the importance of staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. The bivalent Moderna booster vaccination clinic will take place on Wednesday…
(Ithaca, N.Y., October 31, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department would like to thank all media outlets that published or broadcast our press release dated October 28, 2022, regarding a person who was bitten by a dog in Collegetown. The reports, along with the community’s help, allowed the…
(Ithaca, N.Y., October 31, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department is alerting the community of a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for the updated bivalent Moderna booster on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Tompkins County Health Department. The clinic requires…
(Ithaca, NY, October 28, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department must locate a dog that bit a person on the morning of Friday, October 28, 2022, by the Cornell Law School on College Avenue. The dog is described as a yellow Labrador Retriever named “Cider,” who was being walked on a leash by…
(Ithaca, N.Y., October 27, 2022) – 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…
(Ithaca, N.Y., October 27, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is alerting the community about increased illegal sales of flavored nicotine vaping products by some local retail businesses. TCHD urges retail businesses to cease illicit sales and is reminding the business community…
(Ithaca, N.Y., October 24, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is teaming up with Tompkins County Youth Services to remind the community of important safety tips for a safe and fun fall season. Gather safely: If participating in indoor holiday events, be mindful of gathering…
(Ithaca, N.Y., October 21, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) is alerting the community of the importance of prioritizing flu (influenza) vaccinations in early fall and invites the community to join us in saying “BOO to the FLU!” this year. It is recommended that everyone ages 6…
(Ithaca, NY – October 21, 2022) – The Tompkins County Health Department must locate a dog that bit a person on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at approximately 8:20 AM, in Fall Creek on North Tioga Street near the corner of King Street, in Ithaca. The dog is described as a small, possibly a long-…