2021 Public Health Press Release Archives

COVID19 2021-11-04 Update Ages 5-11 Vaccination Clinics Are Full; Live Town Hall Nov 8 on YouTube

Thursday, November 4, 2021

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…

COVID19 2021-11-03 Update Pfizer Vaccinations of ages 5-11; Town Hall Nov 8

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

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…

Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: October 24 to October 30, 2021 2021-10-27

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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…

COVID19 2021-10-25 Update: Moderna and J&J Booster Doses

Monday, October 25, 2021

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…

COVID19 2021-10-21 Update: Preparing for Pfizer Vaccinations of youth aged 5-11; Moderna and J&J Booster Doses

Thursday, October 21, 2021

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…

COVID-19 2021-10-21 Update: Hospitalization Demographic Data Released

Thursday, October 21, 2021

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…

AG James HealNY Tour Visits Tompkins to Combat Opioids 2021-10-20

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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…

COVID-19 Booster Clinics Pfizer

Monday, October 18, 2021

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-…

COVID-19 Booster Clinics Pfizer

Saturday, October 9, 2021

COVID19 2021-10-05 Pfizer Booster Clinics

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

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…

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