@HamCoHealth

The official account for Hamilton County Public Health (Ohio). We educate, serve & protect our community for a healthier future.

 Cincinnati, Ohio
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A missing birth certificate can create barriers to essential services and life milestones. HCPH can help! Anyone born in Ohio can order a certified copy online, in person, by mail, or by phone. Learn more on our website or call 513-946-7800.
Includes contact information from HCPH and highlights many important life events that may require a birth certificate, including getting a driver’s license, growing your family, getting married and applying for a passport.

ALT Includes contact information from HCPH and highlights many important life events that may require a birth certificate, including getting a driver’s license, growing your family, getting married and applying for a passport.

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Flu season is approaching, and now is the time to get vaccinated! HCPH medical director Dr. Stephen Feagins spoke with @WLWT reporter Giacomo Luca about the importance of getting your flu shot early. Read or watch the full story at bit.ly/3VJEMw1.
Dr. Feagins speaking to WLWT reporter Giacomo Luca.

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Be honest… do you wash your hands correctly when no one’s looking? 👀 A quick rinse won’t cut it! This #GlobalHandwashingDay, make every wash count! Scrub with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to prevent illness.
A person is washing their hands with soap under a running faucet in a sink.

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Book your next STI checkup with Hamilton County Public Health! Our clinic offers STI and HIV testing, and our staff is here to answer your questions, talk through any concerns & provide the information & support you need to stay healthy. Call us at 513-946-7610 to schedule.
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Most “stomach bugs" last only one or two days. But "stomach bugs," or norovirus, can spread quickly from person to person, student to student and sibling to sibling. Download our norovirus fact sheet to learn how you can prevent illness: bit.ly/49RokP8.
Prevent “stomach bugs” by washing your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.

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Financial assistance is available to residents & businesses impacted by severe weather Aug. 10-22, 2026. You can apply for assistance online or by phone. Starting Wednesday 10/7, you can apply in person at the Disaster Recovery Center. Visit hcema.org/SevereWxAug26 for more info.
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HCPH has confirmed the jurisdiction’s first human case of West Nile virus of 2026 in the Symmes Township area. Visit our website story to learn more & download our mosquito bite prevention and control fact sheet at bit.ly/HCPH-WNV-HumanCase-26.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in HCPH’s First Human Case of 2026

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Make sure you have the documents you need before your BMV visit! Taking your driver’s license exam this year? Or finally getting that Real ID you’ve been putting off? You’ll need a copy of your birth certificate. Order online at bit.ly/OrderBirthCertificate….
Order an official copy of your Ohio birth certificate from Hamilton County Public Health!

ALT Order an official copy of your Ohio birth certificate from Hamilton County Public Health!

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Disasters can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Having an emergency kit at home, in your car and at your workplace can help you get by until help is available. Get emergency kit ideas at ready.gov/kit.
Stay Prepared: What to Include in an Emergency Kit

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Because measles is highly contagious, knowing what to look for and what steps to take if you suspect you or your child has measles can help protect you, other family members and those around you. Get more measles information from HCPH at bit.ly/HCPH-Measles-26.
What To Do If You Suspect Measles

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Chilly, rainy weather doesn’t mean mosquitoes are gone. They may be less active in cooler temps, but eggs can survive and adults may seek shelter indoors. Empty standing water, repair holes/screens & use "dunks" in water that can’t be drained. Read more at bit.ly/4drc8VJ
Eliminate standing water around your property to reduce mosquito activity.

ALT Eliminate standing water around your property to reduce mosquito activity.

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Nobody wants their game-day meal to put them on the sidelines. Get tailgate food safety tips from HCPH in this @Local12 story, just in time for your next game-day gathering: bit.ly/4iAeiq8.
Local health officials urge tailgate food safety caution

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Heading to Oktoberfest this weekend? Stay hydrated (and, no, beer doesn’t count!), take breaks in the shade or air conditioning, check the weather before you go and know the signs of heat illness. Get more heat illness prevetion tips from HCPH here: bit.ly/4atG9Dz.
heat illness prevetion tips from HCPH

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Football season is back, and we’re encouraging fans to keep food safety and hygiene in mind when enjoying tailgates and concession stand food. Read or watch the @WLWT segment here: bit.ly/4gSu7XV
Food safety reminders to know as football season, tailgates return

ALT Food safety reminders to know as football season, tailgates return

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Big life moments often require one important document: your birth certificate. Need a new or replacement copy? Visit the link to learn how to order: bit.ly/OrderBirthCertificate….
How to order birth certificates from HCPH

ALT How to order birth certificates from HCPH

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Stay safe during thunderstorms! ⛈️ Thunderstorms can bring in heavy rainfall, hail, strong winds, poor driving conditions, electrical hazards and other dangerous conditions that can put you at risk for injury. #NationalPreparednessMonth
Thunderstorm health and safety guidance from HCPH.

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All HCPH locations and services will close at noon today, September 9! We will resume normal business hours tomorrow, September 10, at 7:30 A.M.
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Norovirus can cause symptoms similar to other gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses, which can sometimes make it difficult to tell them apart. In many cases, prevention and treatment are similar. Read and download our fact sheet to learn more about GI illnesses: bit.ly/GastroIllnessFactShee…
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All Hamilton County Public Health locations and services will be closed on September 7, 2026. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8 at 7:30 A.M.
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With lots of fun and festive events happening across Hamilton County this Labor Day Weekend, we encourage all residents and visitors to brush up on crowd and event safety!
Crowd safety tips from HCPH

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