Chemung County Health Department

06/15/2026

📣Formula recall due to potential botulism risk📣
Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling all lots of Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula out of an abundance of caution.

Parents and Caregivers should stop use of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula immediately. Botulism can be fatal. If your child has consumed Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula and is experiencing signs and symptoms of botulism such as poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, or decreased facial expression, seek immediate health care.

Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula was distributed nationally across Target retail stores, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026.

More information about the recall and recommendations can be found here: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-powdered-infant-formula-june-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawSc4NtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrdWhHaFNSVm1SdTFTd0xuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHj7Cl2dxoxlpfVuobZnRpfT3gJefDSenxoF8i4riR2L1JMebEBTvdjwdDRor_aem_KEHy9A-Rec_x9WGVm66uQw

05/06/2026

🐾FREE Rabies Clinic! 🐾
🗓Saturday May 30, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍Chapel Park- 83 Personius Rd., Pine City, NY 14871
Protect your pets! Dogs, cats, and ferrets (3+ months old) are welcome.
☑Cats & ferrets must be in carriers (one animal per carrier)
☑Dogs must be on leashes
☑Bring proof of prior rabies vaccination, if available
Pre-register here:
👉🏼https://chemungcountyny.jotform.com/242606159068864
Let’s keep our community safe and our pets healthy!

04/24/2026

⚾It’s not only baseball season- it’s also tick season!

🥾Step up your game and don’t strike out with your tick prevention this year.

💨Wear tick repellent
🍂Avoid fallen leaves/brushy areas
🔎Do tick checks every time you come inside

Learn more: health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/lyme/

04/21/2026

🐾Appointments are still available for the FREE Rabies Clinic! 🐾
🗓Monday, April 27, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍Erin Town Hall- 1138 Breesport Rd., Erin, NY 14838
Protect your pets! Dogs, cats, and ferrets (3+ months old) are welcome.
☑Cats & ferrets must be in carriers (one animal per carrier)
☑Dogs must be on leashes
☑Bring proof of prior rabies vaccination, if available
Pre-register here:
👉🏼https://chemungcountyny.jotform.com/242606159068864

Let’s keep our community safe and our pets healthy!

04/20/2026

✈️Traveling for spring break? Those who travel abroad should consider getting vaccinated against measles.

🦠Measles is very contagious and can spread through the air when someone coughs or breathes, even after they’ve left the room.

Children as young as 6 months can get a measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination before traveling abroad. For more information, visit https://on.ny.gov/4kOIvkp

04/15/2026

⁉DYK⁉ Lead exposure can cause developmental delays, permanent loss of IQ, and behavior problems. These effects are lifelong and can severely impact a child’s life.

🖌Lead-based paint is the leading cause of childhood lead poisoning in New York State. Prevention is essential.

🖌The Lead Rental Registry is intended to prevent childhood lead poisoning by correcting lead-based paint hazards in older rental housing.

👉🏼For more information about the Lead Rental Registry (LRR), go to: www.chemungcountyny.gov/LRR or call (607)873-1308

04/10/2026

April is STI Awareness Month. Did you know that millions of new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur every year in the United States?

STIs are common, but preventable! You can take control of your sexual health by scheduling an STI test.

Free STI Testing and Treatment at Chemung County Health Department Clinic:
Tuesday: By Appointment
Wendesday: Walk-ins welcome 10:00a-12:00p,1:00p-2:30p
Thursday: By Appointment

Give our office a call to schedule a FREE, confidential STI Test, today!

04/09/2026

Join the STTAC Southern Tier To***co Awareness Coalition for a community conversation about how to***co impacts lives and communities in the city of Elmira.

📣Share your voice and your opinion. Be a part of the conversation. Be a part of the solution.💡

To thank you for your participation, dinner will be provided by The Bistro and you will receive a $20 Wegmans gift card.

🗓️When: Monday, April 20 from 5-6:30PM
📍Where: EOP, Inc. 650 Baldwin St. Elmira
*Must be 18+ city of Elmira resident.

Space is limited! Call/text Sarah at 716-254-8924 to save your seat.

04/08/2026

It’s National Public Health Week!

The Public Health Nurses at the Chemung County Health Department are ready to help the community through these programs:

-Vaccines for children
-Vaccines for adults
-Free lead testing
-Free sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment
-Free condoms
-Free breastfeeding support

Need an appointment? Call 607-737-2488 to talk to our nurses, today!

04/07/2026