Washington County, NY Public Health Department

08/10/2026

The Upstate New York Poison Center is conducting a Poison Safety and Awareness Survey to better understand public awareness of poison center services and poison prevention across their 54-county service area. The results will help guide future education, outreach, and resources to better meet the needs of the communities they serve.

The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete and can be accessed here: https://redcap.link/4o6lvlf2.

08/10/2026

Heading to the Argyle Farmers Market this evening? (4-7) Stop by our Public Health table, say hello and pick up a tick removal kit, hand sanitizer and sunscreen... plus learn about ticks and rabies!

08/10/2026

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: on.ny.gov/4kOIvkp

08/10/2026

Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or other dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. If you notice any of them, don't ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor.

The Alzheimer's Association is here to help any time, any day of the year. Call their free 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 to talk to a live person who can answer your questions.

https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs

08/09/2026

In New York State, you must never touch, feed, or adopt wild animals. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation motto is "If You Care, Leave It There" because handling wildlife disrupts their natural behaviors, risks spreading deadly diseases like rabies, and is illegal.
https://dec.ny.gov/nature/wildlife-health/young-wildlife-care

08/09/2026

The hepatitis B vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine that is recommended for all infants at birth and for children up to 18 years. It is also recommended for adults living with diabetes and those at high risk for infection due to their jobs, lifestyle, living situations, or country of birth.

Since everyone is at some risk, all adults should seriously consider getting the hepatitis B vaccine for a lifetime protection against a preventable chronic liver disease.

The hepatitis B vaccine is also known as the first “anti-cancer” vaccine because it prevents hepatitis B, the leading cause of liver cancer worldwide!
Learn more: https://www.hepb.org/prevention-and-diagnosis/vaccination/

08/08/2026

If you find a tick attached to your skin, remove the tick as soon as possible. Do not wait to go to a healthcare provider to remove the tick. Delaying tick removal to get help from a healthcare provider could increase your risk of getting a disease spread through tick bites, such as Lyme, anaplasmosis, babesia, ehrlichiosis, and others.
Learn more here:
https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/after-a-tick-bite/index.html

08/07/2026

Backyard barbecues and picnics can be a great way to get outside, but rising temperatures can also bring food safety risks. During warm weather it’s important to make sure your food is safe by keeping it “cool for the summer.”
When the temperature outside is above 90°F (32°C), food is only safe outside for one hour.

If you’re planning on spending hours in the sun, then follow these tips from FoodSafety.gov to keep your food “cool for the summer.”:

https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/keep-food-cool-summer-avoid-foodborne-illness

08/07/2026

Washington County Public Health is pleased to offer two upcoming Healthy Living Workshops for Washington County Residents:Healthy Living: Pathways to Positive ChangeSix weekly sessions designed for an

08/07/2026