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December 26, 2002: Health Department informs residents about new stricter state laws for pet rabies immunizations.

December 23, 2002: >Boil Water Alert Lifted

December 12, 2002: Westchester Developing Smallpox Preparedness Plan 

November 26, 2002: Westchester awards seven grants for bio-terrorism preparedness.  Grants are part of comprehensive bio-terrorism plan to prepare for major public health emergencies.

November 25, 2002: Westchester County releases results of first comprehensive study on HIV/AIDS in suburban area, nationwide. 

November 22, 2002: Health Department alerts residents after Bronx kitten tests positive for rabies.

November 21, 2002: Westchester County Alerts Pelham Residents to Phony Mailing.

November 21, 2002:Westchester County celebrates Great American Smokeout, November 21, 2002.

October 28, 2002: Twenty-four vendors found guilty of selling tobacco products to minors. 

October 25, 2002: Tickborne Disease precautions still necessary during the fall months.

October 23, 2002: >Community Health Fair to offer free Mammograms, other services.  Women must make appointments prior to the Port Chester event.

October 21, 2002: Third human case of West Nile Virus identified in Westchester County.  No spraying planned; surveillance increased.

October 10, 2002: Three more mosquito pools and one bird test positive for West Nile Virus.  No spraying planned; surveillance increased.

October 7, 2002:Second Human Case of West Nile Virus identified in Westchester County.  No Spraying Planned. Surveillance Increased.

October 3, 2002: Six more birds test positive for West Nile Virus.  No spraying planned; surveillance increased.

September 27, 2002: Three more mosquito pools test positive for West Nile Virus. No spraying planned.  Surveillance increased.

September 24, 2002: One more mosquito pool & six more birds test positive for West Nile Virus.  No spraying planned; surveillance increased.

September 20, 2002: Five more mosquito pools and four more birds test positive for West Nile Virus.  No Spraying Planned; Surveillance Increased.

September 20, 2002: Listeria Prevention

September 13, 2002: Nine more mosquito pools & one more bird test positive for West Nile Virus. No spraying planned; surveillance increased.

September 10, 2002: Three more mosquito pools & one more bird test positive for West Nile Virus.  No spraying planned; surveillance increased.

September 5, 2002: First Human Case of West Nile Virus Identified in Westchester County.  Four mosquito pools and four birds test positive for West Nile Virus.  No spraying planned; surveillance increased.

September 3, 2002: Thirteen Mosquito Pools collected in Westchester test positive for West Nile Virus.  No spraying planned; surveillance will be increased.

September 3, 2002: Storm related Sewage Discharges

August 29, 2002: Mosquito Pool and Two more Birds found in Westchester test positive for West Nile Virus.  No spraying planned; surveillance will be increased.

August 26, 2002: Mosquito Pool and five more birds found in Westchester test positive for West Nile Virus.  No spraying planned; surveillance will be increased.

August 20, 2002: Three more birds found in Westchester test positive for West Nile Virus.  No spraying planned; surveillance will be increased. 

August 16, 2002: Mosquito Pool found in Yonkers tests positive for West Nile Virus.  No Spraying Planned; Surveillance will be increased.

August 14, 2002: Two Crows Found in White Plains Test Positive for West Nile Virus. No Spraying Planned; Surveillance will be increased.

August 9, 2002: Mosquito Pool and three birds test positive for West Nile Virus.  No spraying Planned; Surveillance will be increased. 

August 7, 2002:Crow found in Yonkers tests positive for West Nile Virus. Bird is the fifth in Westchester County to test positive for West Nile Virus this year.  No spraying planned.

August 2, 2002: Swimmer's Itch appearing along Long Island Sound Coastline

July 30, 2002:Crow found in Briarcliff Manor tests positive for West Nile Virus. Bird is the fourth to test positive in Westchester County this year. No Spraying Planned.

July 29, 2002: Crow found in White Plains tests positive for West Nile Virus. Bird is the third in Westchester County to test positive for WNV this year. No spraying planned.

July 19, 2002: Westchester County Health Department reminds residents to get regular tetanus shots.

July 17, 2002: Crow Found in Rye Tests Positive for West Nile Virus: Bird is the first to test positive for West Nile Virus this year - No Spraying Planned

July 15, 2002: Boil Water Alert

June 27, 2002:Westchester Beach Closings

May 31, 2002:
Westchester County begins distribution of Potassium Iodide: KI will be made available to residents within the 10-mile radius of Indian Point on three days in June.

May 16, 2002: County Executive Spano Announces Two Initiatives to battle West Nile Virus: New Website reporting feature unveiled and Catch Basin Larviciding set to begin May 20.

April 1, 2002: Septic Tank Licensing Training Course Required for Septic System Contractors - Septic Manual Available for Homeowners

February 25, 2002: Skunk found at Mercy College's Dobbs Ferry Campus assumed rabid. (pdf)

February 6, 2002: Westchester County to observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, February 7.  (pdf)

February 5, 2002: Septic System Training Course Scheduled (pdf)

January 16, 2002: Westchester County Department of Health Offers Additional Low-Cost Flu Clinics in January (pdf)