Tompkins County Whole Health

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Health Alert: EH Seeks Information About a Dog Bite at Mulholland Wildflower Preserve (City of Ithaca).

(11/29/2023) TCWH Environmental Health must locate a dog in connection with a dog bite incident.

• Incident date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023, approximately 4:30 PM
• Location: On a trail in the Mulholland Wildflower Preserve, in the City of Ithaca
• Dog description: Large black Labrador Retriever or Labrador mix.
• Detail: The dog was accompanied by a person presenting as a woman with long hair, and a second dog described as a brown labradoodle smaller than the black dog. Both dogs were on leashes.

If the dog can be located and observed to be healthy, rabies post-exposure treatment for the person who was bitten will not be necessary. Anyone with information regarding this dog is urged to call Environmental Health at (607) 274-6688, 24/7. Additional info in the full press release.

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Health Alert: Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches at Dollar Tree Stores, Weis Markets and via Online Retailers

(11/27/2023) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) are investigating reports of high blood lead levels in individuals with reported exposure to Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches manufactured in Ecuador and sold under the following brands:

• WanaBana
• Weis
• Schnucks

This product should not be available for sale and consumers should not purchase or eat this product because it is potentially contaminated with lead, which can be harmful to health, especially for children. If you are in possession of this applesauce, stop using the recalled products and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. As of November 27, there are no reports of children in Tompkins County with elevated blood lead levels potentially linked to the recalled applesauce.

WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers including Dollar Tree, Amazon and other online outlets. Weis brand is sold at Weis grocery stores. Schnucks brand is available at Schnucks and Eatwell Markets grocery stores. See the full press release for additional information.

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أسبوع الوقاية من التسمم بالرصاص: 22 تشرين الأول - 28 أكتوبر/ تشرين الأول، 2023

(10/23/2023) National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) is an important reminder about lead poisoning prevention to reduce childhood exposure to lead. There are many sources of lead, but most often, children under six years old get lead poisoning from breathing in or swallowing dust from old lead paint that gets on floors and windowsills, hands, and toys. Despite the continued presence of lead in the environment, lead poisoning is preventable.

All children should have their blood tested for lead levels at ages 1 and 2, as required by NYS law. Healthcare providers will offer this test at children’s Well Visits. It is important to test your home, test your children, and learn how to prevent the serious health effects from lead poisoning. See the full press release for additional information about keeping children safe from exposure to lead.

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• Health Alert: Say “Boo” to the Flu! Early Fall Vaccination Recommendations 
• Community Announcement: Breast Cancer Screening & Early Detection Saves Lives (10/5/23)
• Health Advisory: Local Legionellosis Update (10/13/23)
• COVID-19 Update: CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccines, Contact Pharmacies for Anticipated Availability (9/20/23)
• All press releases (2023)

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Open seats on the Community Health Services Board. Individuals who want to become involved in mental and behavioral health issues impacting our community are encouraged to apply. More about applying for the CSB is here. 

جهات الاتصال في حالات الطوارئ والأزمات للحصول على مساعدة على مدى 24 ساعة إذا شعرت أنت أو أي شخص تعرفه بالحاجة إلى التحدث مع أخصائي الصحة النفسية:

• لحالات الطوارئ التي تهدد الحياة، اطلب 911
• اتصل بالرقم 988 8255-273-800-1، الخط الدولي لمنع الانتحار 
• خط الأزمة لإرسال رسالة، أرسل الرسالة النصية HOME إلى 741-741. 
• خط إيثاكا الساخن لخدمة منع الانتحار والأزمات، 1-607-272-1616.
• Veterans Crisis Line, for Veterans and their loved ones, DIAL 9-8-8 then Press 1, or text 838255.
  Visit veteranscrisisline.net for online chat and more. 

 
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