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Ohio has its first confirmed case of Measles. ODH issued a press release indicating a confirmed case located in Stark County. More details are outlined in the media release. Are you and your family protected from the measles? Make sure your vaccines are up to date. To schedule an appt. for a measles vaccine at WCHD call 513-695-1468.
The Warren County Health District will not be able to issue, process, or provide copies of birth or death records starting at 3 PM On Monday July 1st due to a computer server migration at the state level. The issuance of birth and death records will recommence at the open of business on July 2nd.
The Warren County Health District offers the Hepatitis A vaccine. To schedule an appointment in our immunization clinic please call 513-695-1229.
Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition that has received coverage in the media recently, especially after the first case was identified in Ohio. AFM impacts the nervous system and causes weakened muscles and relfexes in the body. Less than one in a million people in the United States get AFM every year. The cause of the increase in cases since 2014 has not been identified but it may be caused by viruses, environmental toxins, or genetic disorders.
The resources below can be used to find our more about AFM.
Media Release
Factsheet
FAQ
Compilation Resources
Interim Considerations
Do you need health insurance? Would you like assistance finding out if you are eligible for Medicaid or what options you have for Marketplace Health Insurance? WCHD offers assistance in helping you navigate your way through the process. Open enrollment begins November 1, 2018 so schedule an appointment now to begin planning for your health insurance coverage for 2019. Call 513-695-2475 to schedule your appointment. Open to all Warren County residents.
What is TB? What are the Symptoms of TB? How Do You Get Tested for TB?
The answers to these questions and others are available in the CDC’s Tuberculosis General Information handout.
Information about our clinic and testing times is available in our Tuberculosis section under Healthcare.
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