5-12-21 This Month in Public Health 

Written by Anne Goon, MS,RD, LD

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I’m delighted to be serving Seneca County as Health Commissioner, and thank you all for making me feel welcome. Please click on the above title- to read the May 12th edition of This Month in Public Health- an e-newsletter for Seneca County residents. This inaugural edition provides you with the most up-to-date COVID-19 information , as well as a local version of a CDC infographic about Choosing Safer Activities. As we get through this pandemic and resume our new “normal”, the newsletter will address other topics related to Seneca County General Health District and your health, safety, and well-being.

Please feel free to share our e-newsletter with co-workers, friends, colleagues, and family.  If you have a specific topic or question that you would like addressed in a future edition, feel free to email me at agoon@senecahealthdept.org. Thank you!

Anne

Anne Goon, MS, RD, LD

Health Commissioner

Seneca County General Health District

71 S Washington St, Suite 1102

Tiffin, OH 44883

71 South Washington Street

Suite 1102

Tiffin, OH 44883

(419) 447-3691

Department Info

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DO YOU NEED YOUR COVID -19 VACCINE, OR DOES YOUR 16-18 YEAR OLD?

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The Seneca County General Health District is providing COVID-19 vaccinations every Wednesday through the end of May from 8-5 pm. Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, go to https://gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov. Click on Check Eligibility and Book My Appointment. When visiting our building, we ask that you wear a mask and refrain from visiting if you are ill. If you are unable to register over the computer please call the Seneca County Health department 419-447-3691 at ext. 6355 for assistance. 

Tricks That Measles Play

Measles is a highly contagious virus. Learn more about the tricks that make measles so infectious.  Learn more about measles, signs, symptoms, and transmission at this link or by clicking the title above: 

• Questions About Measles | CDC

Scabies

Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by mites, which can cause intense itching & a rash that resembles pimples. Common areas of the body which can be affected include between the fingers, wrist, elbow, armpit, waist, buttocks, and genitals. (Select the title to read more)

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Seneca County Employers

The Seneca County Health District asks that you do not request that an employee who has been positive for COVID get a repeat test before they are allowed to return to work.  It is not necessary if they have done their 10 day isolation or if a contact of a positive case has done their 14 day quarantine.

First of all, it is putting a strain on our testing sites.  Secondly, it is possible for someone to have a positive test after their period of isolation but they are not contagious any longer therefore do not need to be kept out of the workplace.

Also, do not ask people who have been in contact with a positive case to get a test before their quarantine time is up in order to let them come back to work early.  A person can become positive at any time during that 14 day period.

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​There are exceptions to workers, such as in the healthcare profession, which are considered essential employees. The guidelines in that situation are that they may work if they remain symptom free and wear appropriate PPE. They however should refrain from going anywhere else.

Watch the Video Above! 

COVID-19 Hotline 1-833-427-5634

Ohio Department of Health now has a call center to answer questions regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). the call center will be open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and can be reached at 1-833-427-5634.

New CDC Contact Tracing Guidance

The Center For Disease Control has just released some new guidelines for contact tracing to health departments  They are recommending we contact people who have had a positive test 6 days ago to the present.  If your test was before November 18 and you have not received a call, please follow the guidelines for isolation and quarantine posted on this website.

Household Sewage Treatment System Grant

Eligible county residents could get financial assistance through a grant program administered by Seneca Regional Planning Commission on behalf of the Seneca County General Health District. The Home Sewage Treatment System grant is to assist income eligible homeowners in repairing failing septic systems. A pool of $150,000 is available and funding is dependent on household income. For more information or to see if you are eligible, contact Brittany Bisher at the Regional Planning office, (419) 443-7936, ext. 1108

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