(ITHACA, NY, December 21, 2023) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a voluntary recall of Quaker Oaks Company specific granola bars and granola cereals for suspected Salmonella contamination. This recall includes granola bars that were distributed as part of bulk variety…
2023 Public Health Press Release Archives
(ITHACA, NY, December 18, 2023) – Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is alerting the community to recent increases in local COVID-19 and influenza (flu) case numbers. Safety measures are advised, especially with the increase in gatherings and travel that occur during this time of the year.
In…
(ITHACA, NY, December 05, 2023) – Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is reminding the community of the importance of influenza (flu) vaccination during National Influenza Awareness Week. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. With cases of the flu being…
(ITHACA, NY, December 01, 2023) – Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is reminding the community of the importance of staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations. Those most at risk for severity of illness include pregnant persons and infants who are not old enough to be vaccinated, as well as…
(ITHACA, NY, November 29, 2023) – Tompkins County Whole Health’s Environmental Health Division (EH) must locate a dog that bit a person on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at approximately 4:30 PM, on a trail in the Mulholland Wildflower Preserve, in the City of Ithaca. The dog was described as a large…
(ITHACA, NY, November 27, 2023) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) are investigating reports of high blood lead levels in individuals with reported exposure to Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches manufactured in Ecuador and sold under the following…
(Ithaca, N.Y., October 30, 2023) – Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) 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.
Influenza, or the flu, can cause mild to severe…
(ITHACA, NY, October 26, 2023) – International Bat Week takes place from October 24th through Halloween, October 31st, to promote bat awareness and conservation efforts. Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) supports the NYS Department of Environmental Conversation (NYSDEC) in their efforts to…
(ITHACA, NY, October 23, 2023) – 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…
(Ithaca, N.Y., October 13, 2023) – Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is providing an update to the community on recentcases of legionellosis.
During August and September, two (2) additional cases of legionellosis were reported in Tompkins County, bringing the total number of cases in the County…
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