ODOT will be closing the bridge on State Route 732 (near the golf course) for repair. The bridge will most likely be closed from May 29, 2012 - August 31, 2012. State Route 732 will not be accessible from St. Clair Street. The detour will be Camden Road.

2011 Annual Report

2011 Annual Report

Bed Bug Information

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Mumps Facts

What is mumps?
Mumps is an acute viral disease characterized by fever, swelling and tenderness of one or more of the salivary glands.
Who gets mumps?
Anyone who is not immune from either previous mumps infection or from vaccination can get mumps. Before the routine vaccination program was introduced in the United States, mumps was a common illness in infants, children, and young adults. Because most pe
How is mumps spread?
Mumps is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes and sends the mumps virus into the air. The virus can land in other people?s noses or throats when they breathe or put their fingers in their mouth or nose after handling an infected surface.
What are the symptoms of mumps?
Symptoms of mumps include fever, headache, and swelling and tenderness of one or more of the salivary glands located close to the jaw. The salivary gland most often affected is the parotid gland (located just below the front of the ear). Approximately one
How soon after infection do symptoms occur?
The incubation period is usually 16 to 18 days, although it may vary from 14 to 25 days.
What complications have been associated with mumps?
Mumps can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), meningitis (inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal column), inflammation of the testicles or ovaries, inflammation of the pancreas, and deafness (usually permanent).
When and for how long is a person able to spread mumps?
Mumps is generally transmitted from about 3 days before symptoms appear to about 4 days after, although the virus has been isolated from saliva as early as 7 days before to as late as 9 days after onset of symptoms.
Does past infection with mumps make a person immune?
Yes. Immunity acquired after contracting the disease is usually permanent.
Is there a vaccine for mumps?
Yes. Mumps vaccine is given on or after a child's first birthday, and is administered in combination with measles and rubella vaccine. A second booster dose is recommended after four years of age. The MMR (measles mumps rubella) vaccine is highly effectiv
What can be done to prevent the spread of mumps?
The single most effective control measure is maintaining the highest possible level of immunization in the community. Children with mumps should not attend school during their infectious period.
What do I do if I think I have the mumps?
Stay home. Notify your physician for an appointment and evaluation.

Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics

The Preble County General Health District is offering seasonal flu shots every Monday (except holidays) from 9:00 to 11:00am and 3:00 to 5:00pm.


The cost of seasonal flu shots are $22.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 6 months of age through 18 years of age.

2011/2012 Flu Forms and Information

Here are links to valuble information and forms for the 2011/2012 flu season in Preble County.

Flu Form for clinic visit

Vaccination VIS Injectable Information

Nasal Vaccination VIS Information

Never Leave Your Child Alone Campaign

In 2010, forty-nine children died when they were left unattended in vehicles and were overcome by heat stroke - three of these children lived in Ohio. These children died in one of three ways:

-- They were left unknowingly in vehicles with the driver became distracted at the destination and forgot there was a child in the vehicle
-- The driver knowingly left the child in the vehicle as they ran an errand
-- The driver left the vehicle unlocked or the key fob in reach and a child or children climbed into the vehicle to play unattended.

The risks and causes of these hyperthermia deaths are well-known. Safe Kids USA's Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car Campaign is underway. To view safety tips to prevent leaving a child in a car and to prevent trunk entrapment
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To view safety tips to prevent injuries for kids of all ages, visit the Safe Kids USA website
http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/safety-guide/kids-in-and-around-cars/never-leave-your-child-alone.html

ODH Releases Third Grade BMI Report

The Ohio Department of Health just released the 2004-2010 Third Grade BMI Report. This report is the result of collaborations between the Ohio Department of Health and many elementary schools throughout Ohio. This includes elementary schools in Preble County. This report represents a comprehensive look at the state of obesity for Ohio's 3rd grade children.

Though overall rates of overweight and obesity for these children have not increased in five years, they have not decreased either. In comparing the data collected in 2004-05 and 2009-10, more than 1/3 of Ohio's third graders remain overweight/obese.

However, there is good news for Preble County. Preble County was identified with lower overweight/obesity prevalence between 2004-05 and 2009-10.

The report also highlights a number of areas where strategies to improve the policies, systems and environments that impact healthy behaviors should be focused to reduce childhood overweight and obesity.

To view the complete report,
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