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November 29, 2005: Westchester County commemorates World AIDS Day.  Health Department hosts free World AIDS Day conference.

November 15, 2005: Free rabies vaccination for cats, dogs and ferrets.

October 24, 2005: About 400 attend Steroid Summit

September 16, 2005: Residents are encouraged to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Mosquito batches collected in Southern Westchester test positive for West Nile Virus.  No spraying planned.

September 1, 2005:  First human case of west nile virus in Port Chester, mosquito batches collected in Mount Vernon, Yonkers and New Rochelle test positive for west nile virus. No spraying planned.

September 1, 2005: Spano announces plans to tackle issues of teen use of steroids and other performance-enhancing products. Oct. 24 Summit for youth and coaches, one of many events planned.

August 26, 2005: Mosquito batches collected in Mount Vernon, Yonkers & New Rochelle test positive for West Nile Virus.  No spraying planned; surveillance will be increased.

August 19, 2005: Mosquito batches collected in Mount Vernon & New Rochelle test positive for West Nile Virus.  No spraying planned; surveillance will be increased.

August 18, 2005: Westchester County Health Department sponsoring free rabies vaccination clinic for pets.

August 11, 2005: Mosquito batch collected in Hastings-on-Hudson tests positive for west nile virus.  No spraying planned; surveillance will be increased.

August 10, 2005: Mosquito batch collected in New Rochelle tests positive for west nile virus.  No spraying planned; surveillance will be increased.

August 8, 2005: Computerized surveillance system tracks disease.  Officials confident CHESS would identify an epidemic or biological incident early.

August 2, 2005: Mosquito batch collected in Rye Brook tests positive for West Nile Virus. No spraying planned; surveillance will be increased.

August 1, 2005: County to increase surveillance efforts on Westchester/Bronx border.  Mosquito control efforts necessary for summer months.

July 26, 2005: Health Department issues heat advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday. Air quality advisory issued for today.

July 22, 2005: Rabies Alert. Rabid raccoon located in Greenburgh.

July 20, 2005: Health department continues heat advisory through the week. Air quality advisory continues today.

July 19, 2005: Health Department issues heat and air quality advisory.

July 19, 2005: Six additional cases of Legionnaires' disease identified in New Rochelle.  Total number of cases reaches eighteen.

July 14, 2005: Nine cases of Legionnaires' disease identified in New Rochelle.

July 7, 2005: Rabies Alert - Rabid raccoon located in Elmsford.

June 30, 2005: Last night's rainstorms briefly raised turbidity in some drinking water.  All Westchester's drinking water back to normal today.

June 14, 2005: Mount Vernon tragedy highlights the need for family asthma management plans.

June 9, 2005: Rabies Alert. Rabid cat in Greenburgh.

May 27, 2005: Would you like salmonella with your burger?  Food safety tips for the barbeque season from the Westchester County Health Department.

May 26, 2005: Rare case of tetanus serves as a reminder to get vaccinated.

May 24, 2005: Rabid Kitten in Hartsdale

May 11, 2005: County to hold annual Water Tasting Context May 12th.

May 6, 2005: Westchester County Identifies Important flu strain. Flu strain from Westchester to be used in next year's flu vaccine.

May 2, 2005: Tickborne Disease Awareness Week, May 2-8. Westchester County Department of Health joins 13 other counties in reminding residents to "Be Tick Free"

April 25, 2005: Westchester County deals with radioactive materials found in garbage.

April 22, 2005: Rabies Alert. Rabid Raccoon located on border of Yonkers and the Bronx.

April 22, 2005:  FREE rabies vaccinations for pets offered by Westchester County Health Department.

April 12, 2005: Cute, cuddly, deadly - Health Department warns against rabies from baby animals.

April 6, 2005: National Public Health Week Celebration.  Visiting Nurse Association to receive "Distinguished Public Health Service" award, Westchester Library Director, Health Commissioner to speak.

March 23, 2005: Health Department observes World Tuberculosis Day March 24th.

March 16, 2005: Westchester County Board of Health President receives a National Association Award.

February 24, 2005: Caution: Snow shoveling may be hazardous to your health.

February 22, 2005: Quick response may help reduce transmission of HIV.  No substitute for avoidance of risky behaviors.

February 17, 2005: Health Department warns residents about illness associated with potentially contaminated syringes.

February 3, 2005: Health Department highlights the importance of early preventive dental care during National Children's Dental Health Month.

January 31, 2005: Health Department to hold flu clinics for residents & county employees.

January 25, 2005: More vaccine arrives in Westchester as eligibility guidelines for vaccination are expanded to include all residents.  Healthcare facilities interested in receiving vaccine urged to contact the Health Department.

January 19, 2005: Westchester County Health Department to receive new funding for healthy lifestyle promotion.

January 18, 2005: Health Department offers warm advice about the bitter cold.

January 12, 2005: More flu vaccine arrives in Westchester.  Health Department gives 3,500 doses of flu vaccine to health care providers for high-risk patients.