Public Health Department
Washtenaw County Public Health
Beat the Back to School Immunizations Rush!
Best the August rush and bring in your children and teens for needed vaccinations now! It's the middle of summer and the farthest thing from your mind may be getting your children ready for school.
Pertussis (whooping cough) reaching epidemic proportions
In 2009, reported cases of pertussis in Washtenaw County reached a record 81 cases. This is by far the highest number of cases since 1992 (when electronic record keeping started). The last record year was 2003, when 36 cases of pertussis were reported in Washtenaw County. Statewide, cases in 2009 more than doubled over the previous year.
Summer Food Safety
Whether you’re planning a small summer cookout or a big holiday celebration, a camping trip or a potluck dinner, you need to follow special precautions to ensure that you and your guests are safe from food poisoning. Afterall, you are the first line of defense in keeping food safe!
Summer Skin: Watch out for Bugs, Bites & Burns
Summer is here! Who doesn’t want to be outside, sunbathing, swimming, playing catch on the beach or just barbequing in the backyard? While summer means fun in the sun, outdoor activities and the 4th of July fireworks, be sure to take precautions to avoid those nasty bugs and their bites, and don't forget about sun burns!
West Nile Virus Activity
West Nile virus has been detected in Washtenaw County every summer since 2001 except for 2009, when due to funding cuts we could no longer test dead birds. It is highly likely that West Nile is now part of our environment. The last human case in Washtenaw was in 2006
Rabies Prevention - What You Need to Know
Washtenaw County has confirmed the first positive rabies bat since 2008. Fortunately, no humans were exposed during this incident. Rabies is a serious disease, learn how to avoid rabies in pets and humans.
