Is Ontario County Ready for an Emergency?

We are looking for people who would be willing to work at a clinic where medication is given to area residents. The goal is to set up a site in every school district in the county. We need people who would be willing to serve in key roles – both medical and non medical - to assure that we are prepared. No prior training or experience is required for those looking to volunteer for a non medical role. We will provide training and offer opportunities to participate in drills.

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I Have Been Bugged by the “Super-Bug”

Recently the news has been full of information, some accurate and some not, about MRSA. The following article is in response to many phone inquiries recently received by Ontario County Public Health.

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Rabies - Information and 2008 Clinic Schedule

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So what’s the big deal about rabies? Certainly, human cases are few and far between in the United States. Statistically, one is much more likely to be struck by lightening than to contract rabies. Why do we in public health spend so much time and energy on a disease that so infrequently infects humans?

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