Yates County Public Health

06/04/2026

Don’t let a tick make you sick!
Prevent. Check. Remove. 🕷️

Ticks are active this time of year, so it’s important to take steps to protect yourself and your family while spending time outdoors.

Check out the images for:
✔️ Tips to prevent tick bites
✔️ Signs and symptoms to watch for

Stay tick aware and enjoy the outdoors safely! 🌿

06/03/2026

🐾 FREE Rabies Clinic 🐾

Protect your pets, your family, and our community by keeping your pets up to date on their rabies vaccinations!

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Yates County Highway Department

Important reminders:
✔️ Cats, dogs, and ferrets must be in a carrier (one animal per carrier)
✔️ Dogs must be on a leash
✔️ Bring proof of any previous rabies vaccination

Pre-fill your paperwork by visiting our website: https://www.yatescountyny.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/372

We look forward to seeing you and your furry family members there! 🐶🐱

06/03/2026

Protect yourself and your family by taking simple precautions to avoid tick bites, especially in wooded or grassy areas:
• Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and closed-toed shoes.
• Keep long hair tied back, especially when gardening.
• Check for ticks often while outdoors and brush them away before they attach.
• Perform a full body check multiple times during the day, as well as at the end of the day, to ensure that no ticks are attached.
• Tumble dry clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks after you come indoors.
• Shower soon after coming indoors.
• Check pets for ticks.
• Consider using EPA-registered repellents labelled as effective against ticks containing DEET, picaridin or IR3535, and follow label instructions. If you are using sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second.
To learn more, watch https://bit.ly/4cOrOmx

06/03/2026

Join the ACT for Youth Center of Excellence to learn about behavioral and conduct problems including information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Our presenter, Dr. Caroline Gillenson , is a Fellow of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, completing a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology and integrated care. She has expertise in treating children and adolescents with behavior problems, anxiety disorders, and chronic medical conditions.

This virtual Health Condition Spotlight on Behavioral and Conduct Problems on June 10th at 10:30 AM ET is free and open to the public. Translated captions in a variety of languages will be available.

Registration link:
https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/Za0XDcLcQj6hYcvp-KQMmQ #/registration

06/02/2026

50 years or older? Don’t let shingles get in your way!

Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. As we age, our immune systems naturally weaken, putting adults 50 and older at greater risk for developing shingles.

Common symptoms include:
✔️ Pain, burning, or tingling on one side of the body or face
✔️ A red rash with fluid-filled blisters

The good news? Shingrix® is available to help prevent shingles and its complications.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist today about getting vaccinated! If you are without health insurance, Yates County Public Health has the shingles vaccine available for you! Call our office today at 315-536-5160 to learn more about getting vaccinated.

05/30/2026

Don’t let a tick make you sick!

Pick up a FREE tick removal kit at your local library this May & June. Quick, easy, and helps you stay safe while enjoying the outdoors!

05/29/2026

However you gather, it matters.

3 in 4 adults see people they care about in person only twice a month or less. Make a plan to connect.

One call. One connection. Pass it on. 🤝
Who will you call this week?

Explore free, evidence-based well-being resources from Yates County Credible Mind: https://yatescounty.crediblemind.com/

Yates Pro Action Office for the Aging supports adults 60+—call (315) 279-4321 to get connected.

05/29/2026

Get ready to roll at Pedal Palooza, a fun and informative bike safety event for families on THIS Saturday, May 30 from 11:00-12:30 in our parking lot! 🚲

This interactive program will feature a variety of activity stations designed to teach important bike safety skills in an engaging and hands-on way. Participants will have the chance to learn about helmet safety, road rules, and basic bike maintenance, all while enjoying games and activities. The Yates County Sheriff's Office New York will be onsite to lead a special presentation and share valuable safety tips for riders of all ages! ⛑ Additionally, Yates County Public Health will be on hand to share in the fun!

This event is perfect for kids and families who love to ride or are just getting started. Bring your bike (and your helmet!) and be ready to learn, play, and build confidence on two wheels. If you don't have a helmet, don't worry! Martin's Bicycle, Walmart (Watkins Glen, Store 3221), and Our Town Rocks are donating over 50 youth bike helmets and water bottles for those attending! 💧

In addition to a free helmet, there will be free goody bags for each child, as well as free ice cream from Mac's Dairy Bar for the kids! 🍦

Join us for a morning of movement, learning, and fun as we celebrate safe biking in our community! 🛹

05/27/2026