Chenango County Health Department

06/23/2026

⚠️ Rabies Alert ⚠️

Active rabies cases are increasing in Chenango County.

🐾 Do not touch, handle, or approach animals you do not know—even if they appear friendly or injured.

🦇 If you find a bat in your home, do not throw it away. Contact the Health Department for guidance, especially if there may have been human or pet exposure. (607) 337-1796

🐾 Keep pets up to date on rabies vaccinations.
🐾 If you are bitten or scratched, wash the area immediately and seek medical attention.

Rabies is preventable, but once symptoms develop, it is almost always fatal. Stay safe and give wildlife plenty of space.

06/17/2026

🎪 We're at the Sherburne-Earville Elementary PTO Carnival today from 4–7 PM! Stop by the Chenango County Health Department table, play an educational game, and win tickets for carnival fun. 🎟️

06/17/2026

Don't Throw out the Bat!
Rabies is a deadly virus. If you find a bat in your home, you have a decision to make. Release the bat or capture it? Read more below.

Watch this video for step by step instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YhnV5WJQBA

06/16/2026

We had a great time participating in the annual Safe Summer Fun event hosted by the PULSE Coalition this past Friday! Our team enjoyed connecting with families and engaging children with an interactive game while sharing information about staying safe and healthy this summer.

Thank you to the PULSE Coalition and all the organizations that helped make this community event a success. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

06/15/2026

🚨 RECALL ALERT 🚨

The Chenango County Health Department is sharing a recall notice for Darice Timeless Minis toys, including mini red wagons, watering cans, and chairs, due to unsafe lead levels.

Parents and caregivers should stop using these products immediately and dispose of them safely. Contact your healthcare provider with any concerns about lead exposure.

For more information, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

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06/13/2026

This past week we visited Kerry Bio-Science in Norwich for their World Food Safety Day celebration and employee health fair days. We did a handwashing game activity and shared information about proper handwashing techniques, proper food temperatures, and food safety guidelines.

06/11/2026

This event is moving to the YMCA on Friday! (due to possible bad weather) See you there.

📣Important Location Change!!
Due to weather concerns, has graciously offered to host the event in their gymnasium!
Please share and get the word out 📣

06/11/2026

Ticks are active in our community!
We recently partnered with the Norwich City School District CARE Program to provide training on tick safety and tick-borne illnesses.

Thank you to the students and staff for helping keep Chenango County informed, prepared, and protected this tick season! 🕷️🌿

Our CARE Program collaborated with Chenango County Public Health to assemble 3,000 tick removal kits for our community! This is the second year our students have participated in this project. Today, Magean and Claire visited the program to provide training on ticks and tick-borne illnesses, followed by a pizza luncheon! Pictured are some of the students who helped make this project a success.

Thank you for helping our students learn while making a difference in our community!

06/10/2026