Another 'Lead Walk' in the books for county health department
CHENANGO COUNTY – The Chenango County Health Department reports that it completed its annual Lead Poisoning Prevention/Education Walk earlier this month, a campaign that has been ongoing this year since May to help spread useful information regarding the effects of lead exposure.
A total of 16 participants from the Public Health Nursing and Environmental Health Departments visited nine towns throughout the county to distribute door hangers displaying important information as well as the slogan "Keep the air clear, lead may be near!"
It's reported the door hanger message is a reference to the notion that exposure to airborne lead dust is a danger and yet can be avoided with preventative measures. An immunization educational campaign on the safety and effectiveness of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine was also provided on the door hangers.
In addition to spreading information regarding lead and the HPV vaccine, participants also logged their distance travelled over the course of the campaign utilizing pedometers and phone fitness apps as they handed out the door hangers with a goal of surpassing 200 miles as a team. The health department reportedly had no problem meeting that goal this year as they collectively travelled 311.5 miles, reaching more than 4,600 homes.
"The health department hopes to continue this educational outreach to the community again next year," said a release on behalf of the Chenango County Department of Public Health.
For more information on how you can prevent lead poisoning or to learn more about immunization clinics, call the county health department at (607) 337-1660 or (607) 337-1673.
A total of 16 participants from the Public Health Nursing and Environmental Health Departments visited nine towns throughout the county to distribute door hangers displaying important information as well as the slogan "Keep the air clear, lead may be near!"
It's reported the door hanger message is a reference to the notion that exposure to airborne lead dust is a danger and yet can be avoided with preventative measures. An immunization educational campaign on the safety and effectiveness of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine was also provided on the door hangers.
In addition to spreading information regarding lead and the HPV vaccine, participants also logged their distance travelled over the course of the campaign utilizing pedometers and phone fitness apps as they handed out the door hangers with a goal of surpassing 200 miles as a team. The health department reportedly had no problem meeting that goal this year as they collectively travelled 311.5 miles, reaching more than 4,600 homes.
"The health department hopes to continue this educational outreach to the community again next year," said a release on behalf of the Chenango County Department of Public Health.
For more information on how you can prevent lead poisoning or to learn more about immunization clinics, call the county health department at (607) 337-1660 or (607) 337-1673.
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