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Friday, March 29, 2013  After nearly vanishing for the season, the flu has made a comeback. Influenza has peaked again for the second time in Onondaga County.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Central New York is hoping for the best, but it wants to make sure it's ready to respond to the worst. Organizations in the preparedness business are working together to put neighbors at ease and make sure Onondaga County is equipped to handle the unexpected.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is issuing a voluntary recall of a hot drink maker because of excessive levels of lead.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The Onondaga County Health Department reports that cases of shigellosis, a bacterial gastrointestinal infection, are on the rise in the Syracuse area.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  The Town of Clay has condemned a trailer at Casual Estates which neighbors say has become a menace and potential health hazard.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  The Onondaga County Department of Health has a simple message for the public when it comes to West Nile and other mosquito born viruses. Department of Health Dr. Cynthia Morrow says protecting yourself from mosquito bites is the key.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Health officials say nearly three dozen cases of a bacterial gastrointestinal infection have been reported in the Syracuse area.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Shigellosis is a bacterial, infectious disease that is caused by drinking or eating food contaminated with fecal matter.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  A Sheriff's deputy responding to Spicebush Trial in Clay found two brown pit bulls acting aggressively.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  The Onondaga County Health Department is warning neighbors in the Town of Onondaga about a raccoon that just tested positive for rabies.

Sunday, April 22, 2012  Federal grants, 5.5 million dollars,  to Syracuse, Onondaga County

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Health officials say lab tests have confirmed that norovirus is to blame for sickening scores of people who ate at a Syracuse restaurant late last month.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  A Syracuse restaurant will remain closed for a major cleanup after dozens of people reportedly got sick after eating there.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet this year, now is the time to get one.

Friday, October 07, 2011  Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus were identified in a sample taken from a Cicero trap in late September.