Greene County Public Health Department

09/04/2026

This , remember that reaching out for help shows courage. Let’s break the stigma and remind each other that you’re never alone. Find support and community with : samhsa.gov/recoverme

This , remember that reaching out for help shows courage. Let’s break the stigma and remind each other that you’re never alone. Find support and community with : samhsa.gov/recoverme

09/04/2026

Fall is just around the corner and with it come the respiratory illnesses of the season. Do you know what parts of the body respiratory illnesses affect?
Our respiratory system is made up of the organs and structures that help us breathe, including our:
👃 Nose
👄 Mouth
🫧 Airway
🫁 Lungs
Use everyday actions to help protect yourself from getting a respiratory illness: https://bit.ly/3WZd0Zs

Fall is just around the corner and with it come the respiratory illnesses of the season. Do you know what parts of the body respiratory illnesses affect?

Our respiratory system is made up of the organs and structures that help us breathe, including our:
👃 Nose
👄 Mouth
🫧 Airway
🫁 Lungs

Use everyday actions to help protect yourself from getting a respiratory illness: https://bit.ly/3WZd0Zs

09/04/2026

Measles cases are still spreading in New York and elsewhere. Those who have not completed their recommended vaccines can easily spread the infection and symptoms can escalate from fever, rash, sore throat and red watery eyes to very serious complications.
Learn the facts and protect yourself and your loved ones: health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/measles/

09/04/2026

Fluoride works to strengthen children's teeth. It can be applied by toothpaste, mouth rinses, and professional treatments at your child's dentist or doctor's appointment!

09/03/2026

Headed on an adventure? Follow these tips to stay tick free. Learn more at
https://www.clintoncountyny.gov/.../north.../ticks.pdf

Headed on an adventure? Follow these tips to stay tick free. Learn more at
https://www.clintoncountyny.gov/sites/default/files/health/public-promotion/pdf/north-county-health-effect/ticks.pdf

09/03/2026

CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Sangohe Adult Portable Bed Rails Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation; Violate Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails https://www.cpsc.gov/.../CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop...
CPSC issued a Notice of Violation to the retailer, Zhongshan Biankang Medical Equipment Co., Ltd., dba Sangohe, of China. The firm has been uncooperative in the implementation of the recall announced on April 2, 2026, failing to provide the agreed upon remedy to consumers.

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09/02/2026

TWO more weeks until our next rabies clinic on September 16 at Angelo Canna Town Park in Cairo. Register online today at the link below.

The link for the September 16th rabies clinic is out now:
https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=587B5F1117A50ECAE0631403580A23B4

09/02/2026

AAP’s latest respiratory virus immunization recommendations are here, just in time for back to school and virus season. The recommendations include:
Flu: Recommended for all children 6 months and older, unless they have a medical reason not to receive it.
RSV: Recommended for babies younger than 8 months if their parent did not receive RSV immunization during pregnancy, or if the baby was born less than 14 days after the parent was immunized. Immunocompromised infants entering their second RSV season should also receive RSV immunization.
COVID-19: Recommended for children 6-23 months old, and for older children who are at high risk for severe illness. AAP also says it should be available for any child whose parent wants them to be vaccinated.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3T5dfEd

AAP’s latest respiratory virus immunization recommendations are here, just in time for back to school and virus season. The recommendations include:

Flu: Recommended for all children 6 months and older, unless they have a medical reason not to receive it.

RSV: Recommended for babies younger than 8 months if their parent did not receive RSV immunization during pregnancy, or if the baby was born less than 14 days after the parent was immunized. Immunocompromised infants entering their second RSV season should also receive RSV immunization.

COVID-19: Recommended for children 6-23 months old, and for older children who are at high risk for severe illness. AAP also says it should be available for any child whose parent wants them to be vaccinated.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3T5dfEd

09/02/2026

Before the start of school and all year keep your children up-to-date with the recommended vaccination schedule. See schedules and learn more:
https://www.health.ny.gov/.../schools/school_vaccines/

Before the start of school and all year keep your children up-to-date with the recommended vaccination schedule. See schedules and learn more:
https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/schools/school_vaccines/

09/01/2026

Find answers to common questions about vaccines, see recommended schedules, learn about the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and more: on.ny.gov/4tvznE1