Preble County Public Health

05/22/2026

Skin Cancer/ Melanoma Awareness.
Skin cancer can develop in any person at any age regardless of their skin tone, though individuals with less melanin (skin pigmentation) are at higher risk. Reducing exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun or artificial sources, such as tanning beds, can help prevent skin cancer. Routine skin exams conducted by a medical professional and self-exams can help catch it early on.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel-cancer-center/cancers-we-treat/melanoma/prevention-diagnosis

05/22/2026

The Friday before Memorial Day is Don't Fry Day!

The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention designated the Friday before Memorial Day as Don’t Fry Day. The Council’s goal is to encourage sun safety awareness by reminding everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors on Don’t Fry Day and every day.

Remember to Slip! Slop! Slap! and Wrap! when you're outdoors. Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher, slap on a hat, and wrap on sunglasses.

https://www.epa.gov/sunsafety/sun-safety-tips

05/21/2026

Pool Safety/ Drowning Prevention. Swimming pools can have a powerful pull on little children―even when it's not swimming time. Learn how to keep everyone safe!!
https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/public-swimming-pools/safe-swimming-and-drowning-prevention/safe-swimming-and-drowning-prevention

Drowning can also happen when it is NOT swimming time!! https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Pool-Dangers-Drowning-Prevention-When-Not-Swimming-Time.aspx

05/20/2026

RABIES CONTROL

Rabies is a deadly viral disease that attacks the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves). Rabies can infect all mammals and is mostly seen in bats, skunks, raccoons, and other wild animals. However, dogs, cats, and even humans can also be infected.

When a person is bitten by an animal, regardless of whether it's a pet or wild animal, the bite needs to be reported to the Health Department having jurisdiction where the bite occurred. Bites from animals can spread rabies or other infections, so prompt reporting allows Public Health to take preventative measures and make recommendations. If the animal in question can be located, it will be quarantined for 10 days at which time an inspection will occur to determine that the animal is free of any rabies symptoms. Quarantine can occur at home or at an animal shelter. In the case of a wild animal, if it can be located, it will be sent to the state lab for testing.

Bite wounds should be thoroughly washed with soap and water as soon as possible. With any animal bite, consult with your healthcare provider.
https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/index.html

For questions or concerns contact Preble County Public Health

05/20/2026

Heat Stroke Prevention. Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition in which heat overwhelms your body’s ability to manage its temperature. Symptoms include dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, slurred sp*ech and confusion. Heat stroke causes reduced blood flow and damage to vital organs. Seek immediate medical care for anyone with symptoms of heat stroke.
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/heat-stress/about/illnesses.html
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21812-heatstroke

Provides information on the types of heat-related illnesses that occur working in hot environments.

05/19/2026

Stay Weather Aware and safe!!

Showers and thunderstorms will move into the region Tuesday afternoon into the overnight hours. Some storms may reach severe intensity. The main hazards will be damaging wind gusts and large hail. Any locations where storms move over repeatedly may have ponding on roadways or isolated flooding with heavy rainfall.

05/19/2026

Hepatitis Awareness Month. Did you know? Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are all spread differently. Learn ways you can reduce your risk for each type of : https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis-awareness/abcs/index.html

05/19/2026

Stay Hydrated/ Stay Healthy!!
Why is drinking water so important?
Your body needs water to survive. Water makes up about 50% to 65% of your body weight. It's in your cells, muscles and organs. It's even in your bones. Water also is around your cells in blood and tissue. Cells, tissues and organs in the body need water to work as they should.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256

05/18/2026

Healthy & Safe Swimming is important! Learn how to swim safely this summer!! https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/safety/index.html

05/15/2026

LEPTOSPIROSIS

Leptospirosis is a disease that can affect people and animals, including pets, farm animals, rodents, wild animals like feral swine, and marine mammals. The bacteria that cause leptospirosis are spread through the urine (p*e) of infected animals. The bacteria can contaminate water or soil, where it can survive for weeks to months.

Animals may get leptospirosis through:

· Direct contact with infected urine (p*e) or contaminated water sources, especially drinking from slow-moving or stagnant water sources, like ponds, rivers, lakes, or streams

· Bite wounds or skin damage from other animals, including rodents or farm animals

· Eating infected body tissues or organs

· Being born to an infected mother

Farm animals may also get leptospirosis from breeding with infected animals.

While more common in the warmer months, we are already seeing cases in the area. Vaccines are available for most domesticated animals. If you think your animal is showing signs of infection, contact your veterinarian.

For more information visit CDC -https://www.cdc.gov/leptospirosis/about/index.html
or contact Preble County Public Health

General information about leptospirosis, including symptoms, treatment, prevention, and resources.

05/15/2026

FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS
Fibromyalgia (pronounced fy-bro-my-AL-ja) is a complex chronic pain disorder that affects an estimated 5 to 8 million Americans. While it occurs most often in women, it can occur in men and children, and all ethnic backgrounds. For those with severe symptoms, fibromyalgia (FM) can be extremely debilitating and interfere with basic daily activities.
https://www.fmaware.org/fibromyalgia-diagnosis/