Wyandot County Public Health

07/28/2026

Back-to-school season comes with a lot to keep track of, but your child’s health doesn’t have to be something you figure out alone.

For a little extra peace of mind, to your child’s healthcare provider and check that they’re up to date on their immunizations. ✅🥰

07/27/2026

Whether you're behind the wheel, on two wheels, or on foot, roadway safety is a shared responsibility.

Watch for signs, signals, and other people.

There's space for all of us to travel safely.

07/27/2026

To keep everyone safe, keep grass clippings off the roadway! 🏍️ ❤️

Reminder: Don't blow grass clippings into the roadway! Grass clippings are a danger to motorcyclists whose tires can lose traction on the road and slide.

07/26/2026

Apples are 👌, but they don’t always keep the doctor away. Check the box on a healthy school year by making a call to your child’s healthcare provider to see if your kids are up to date on immunizations. 🍎🥦💫

07/24/2026

Whether you're going to college or a trade school, entering the workforce, joining the military, or taking a gap year, make sure your year gives ✨ main character energy ✨ by calling your healthcare provider to check on needed immunizations.

We want you to be protected, fam! (And it only takes a few minutes to have one less thing to worry about, no cap!) ✅

07/23/2026

In 2025, there were 900 fatal and serious injury bicycle and pedestrian crashes in Ohio. The most common factors in these crashes were failure to yield, improper crossing, and following too closely.

When traveling on four wheels, two wheels, or on foot, we all have a role to play in keeping Ohio roadways safe:

👉Yield to pedestrians
👉 Obey the speed limit in areas with high levels of pedestrian and bicycle activity
👉 Stay alert while driving, walking, or bicycling
👉 Ensure visibility when walking and bicycling

Read the Road: There's space for all of us.

07/23/2026

Summer is short enough without having to put the fun on hold for a diarrheal illness. Take these steps to reduce the risk of getting sick with cyclosporiasis:

👉 Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and hot water at key times (including before and after preparing raw fruits and vegetables).

👉 Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water. While washing won't entirely remove the risk of getting sick, thorough cleaning remains important. Clean firm produce, like melons, with a clean produce brush. Cut away damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating.

👉 Shop local. Locally grown produce is considered much lower risk for cyclospora contamination than produce from large distributors.

👉 Cook fruits and vegetables before eating when possible. Cooking foods to an internal temperature of at least 158°F kills cyclospora. (💡Tip: Microwaving spreads heat unevenly, so be sure you are cooking long enough and stirring when possible so that every part of the food, not just the surface, reaches the correct temperature).

👉 Select whole produce over pre-cut options. Choosing whole produce such as a head of lettuce or whole onion allows you to remove the outside layers where cyclospora contamination is most likely to be present and allows you to clean the produce to your own standards.

👉 Separate raw & cooked produce to reduce the risk of cross contamination.

If you notice symptoms of a diarrheal illness, follow up with your provider. Several diarrheal illnesses are common during summer months. Healthcare provider diagnoses ensure the right steps are taken to feel better as soon as possible.

07/23/2026

Mental health support is accessible in Wyandot County!

Free Wyandot Ride Service trips are available to counseling, recovery, and behavioral health appointments thanks to the North Central Behavioral Health Board! 💜

Do you know someone who needs to get to a mental health appointment? You can ride Wyandot Ride Service for free, because the North Central Behavioral Health Board will pay for your ride! With Wyandot Ride Service, HHWP Community Action Commission, and Central Behavioral Health Board