Confirmed Case of Pneumonia by Bacterial Neisseria Menigitidis

The Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department reports a confirmed case of pneumonia by bacterial Neisseria meningitidis in a 12-year-old child from Philo. The child is recovering and doing very well.

 

The Health Department first learned about the confirmed case Wednesday, May 9 and immediately started an epidemiological investigation.

 

Friends, family members, and direct contacts of the child have been identified and are being treated. You need to be within three feet of the infected person for a total of eight hours to be considered as a direct contact.

 

Local physicians have been notified of the case.

 

The disease is spread by direct contact with an infected person through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions (saliva, sharing water bottles, coughing, kissing, etc.).

 

Early symptoms include high fever, cough, headache and/or a stiff neck. If this occurs, seek medical attention right away. A late sign is a red/purple rash.

 

To protect yourself and others, wash your hands often with soap and water, and cough or sneeze into your elbow, not your hand.

Fact Sheet

 

Participate in Employee Health & Fitness Month!

Worksite wellness programs benefit the employer AND the employee through improved productivity, lower health care costs and lower employee absences. We challenge you this month to: Form a walking group or a healthy lunch group; plan a company or family fitness event or adopt a company-wide physical activity standard or policy. More  

 

Public Health Nurse Receives Excellence in Nursing Award

The award is from the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Ohio University Zanesville. More

 

Find Locally Grown Produce at Farmers Markets

Rittberger Meats, 1900 Lutz Lane Zanesville, Fridays 9am-6pm & Saturdays 9am-2pm

Muskingum County Fairgrounds, 1300 Pershing Road Zanesville, Saturdays 9am-noon

Colony Square Mall, 3575 Maple Avenue Zanesville, Wednesdays 3pm-6pm

Roseville Farmers Market, 1578 Main Street Roseville, Fridays 3pm-6pm

 

Breastfeeding Cafe is June 13th

Join us for our new monthly Breastfeeding Cafe (Breastfeeding Support Group)! It’s held every month, from 10am-12pm, at the Muskingum County WIC office on 333 Putnam Avenue. The group is open to all current and past breastfeeding moms and pregnant women. For more information: 454-5040 or

Find us on Facebook: Muskingum County Breastfeeding Moms.

 

Support for Breastfeeding Moms Who are Employed
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Womens Health is creating an online searchable resource to showcase creative solutions for supporting employees who are nursing their babies, with a special emphasis on employers of hourly workers and challenging work environments. We are gathering success stories from businesses of all industry types willing to share their solutions. Check out the link to the online submission site and share widely! www.everymother.org/workplace

 

Infant Feeding Classes

Join us for new Infant Feeding Classes at the Muskingum County WIC office on 333 Putnam Avenue.

 

Infant Feeding Options Class is held the first and third Tuesday of the month, from 10-11am and 2-3pm. Learn what every infant needs to start healthy eating habits for the rest of their lives. We will cover what to expect with breastfeeding, pumping and formula feeding your infant. 

 

Infant Feeding for the First Year Class is offered on the second Tuesday of the month, from 10-1030am and 2-230pm.  It also takes place on the fourth Tuesday of the month, from 10-1030am only. Learn how and when to introduce baby foods and cereal to your infant.  We will guide you with the research-based information.  The class will also cover how to properly use a bottle/cup, safety concerns like choking, and common infant food allergies. For more information: 454-5040. 

 

June Board of Health Meeting

The Zanesville-Muskingum County Board of Health will start its monthly meeting at 6pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012. Regular meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at the health department, 205 N. 7th Street, Zanesville. For information: 454-9741 X 282.   

 

Need an Ohio Birth Certificate?

Birth certificates for Ohio births are available through ZMCHD for any birth occurring in Ohio from 1908 to present.
Cost is $22 cash or check. Same day service. More

 

Traveling to Another Country? Call the Travel Clinic!

We offer pre-travel advice and any needed shots or medicines to help you prepare for travel. Please note: An appointment is needed 6-8 weeks before travel. Pre-payment may be needed before time of service. For information: 454-9741. Travel Clinic Brochure CDC Travelers Health

 

We Have the Shingles Vaccine

The Zostavax vaccine provides protection against shingles, a painful rash caused when inactive chickenpox virus awakens in the body of someone who once had the disease. The shingles vaccine is recommended for people 50 and older and is available here at the Health Department. Zostavax should not be administered to persons with compromised immune systems due to disease or cancer treatment with radiation or chemotherapy. Others who should not receive the vaccine include pregnant women and those who have had a reaction to any component of the vaccine, including gelatin and neomycin. For information: 454-9741 extension 243. More

 

Turn in Your Unused or Expired Medication for Safe Disposal

Permanent Collection Site How to dispose of unused medicines

 

Test Your Home for Radon

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. The good news is you can test your home for radon. Buy a low-cost radon test kit at a hardware store. The Cancer Concern Coalition has COUPONS FOR FREE RADON TEST KITS for Muskingum, Morgan or Perry County residents.

For information: 1-866-681-3962. CDC Radon in the Home

 

Guidelines during Boil Advisory or Water Outage

Water service can be interrupted or contaminated for any number of reasons. If a boil advisory is issued, or you experience a loss of water service, any operation that prepares, cooks or cleans foods should follow these guidelines to ensure the health and safety of its customers. Water Outages & Boil Advisories

 

Power Outage: Tips for Homes & Businesses

Power Outage Checklist by American Red Cross

 

Power Outage: Tips for Food Service Operations/Retail Food Establishments

What to do for Food Safety

 

Take a Walk on One of Muskingum County's Trails
This booklet provides a map with parks and trails listed, as well as tips to stay safe and healthy.

ZMCHD Hours:  Monday - Friday,

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

This site was updated on May 18, 2012.

 

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