Public Health Advisories, Alerts and Press Releases Swine Flu Alerts and Advisories 11/5/09 All remaining Montgomery County Health Department seasonal flu clinics have been cancelled.Due to a delay in shipment of seasonal influenza vaccine, all remaining Montgomery County Health Department seasonal flu clinics have been cancelled until further notice.10/27/09 H1N1 flu clinics for pregnant women and children 5 to 9 years oldThe Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) has scheduled two walk-in H1N1 flu clinics for pregnant women and 5 to 9 year olds who are Montgomery County residents. 10/23/09 H1N1 flu clinics for pregnant women and children 5 to 9 years oldThe Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) has scheduled two walk-in H1N1 flu clinics for pregnant women and 5 to 9 year olds who are Montgomery County residents. 10/23/09 Franconia Mennonite Church flu clinics to be rescheduledDue to a delay in shipping of the seasonal influenza vaccine we are rescheduling another of our community flu clinics, the Franconia Mennonite Church in Telford. 10/22/09 Church on the Mall and Upper Salford Fire Station flu clinics to be rescheduledDue to a delay in shipping of the seasonal influenza vaccine we are rescheduling two of our community flu clinics, the Church on the Mall in Plymouth Meeting and the Upper Salford Fire Station in Upper Salford.10/9/09 WNV Positive mosquitoes in Norristown MunicipalityThe Montgomery County Health Department announces positive WNV mosquitoes in Norristown Municipality 10/5/09 WNV Spray in Towamencin and West Norriton Townships The Montgomery County Health Department announces positive WNV mosquitoes in West Norriton Township and will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Towamencin and West Norriton Townships. 10/1/09 WNV Positive mosquitoes in West Norriton Township The Montgomery County Health Department announces positive WNV mosquitoes in West Norriton Township.9/30/09 WNV Positive mosquitoes in Worcester Township The Montgomery County Health Department announces positive WNV mosquitoes in Worcester Township and will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of West Norriton and Worcester Townships.9/28/09 WNV Positive mosquitoes in Plymouth, Springfield, Upper Moreland, West Norriton and Whitemarsh Townships Montgomery County Health Department announces positive WNV mosquitoes in Plymouth, Springfield, Upper Moreland, West Norriton and Whitemarsh and spraying to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Plymouth and Whitemarsh Townships.9/24/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Montgomery CountyAdult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Franconia Township, Lansdale Borough, Lower Salford Township and Towamencin Township...9/23/09 Montgomery County Health Department announces positive WNV mosquito samplesMontgomery County Health Department announces WNV positive mosquitoes in Franconia and Whitemarsh Townships... 9/22/09 Montgomery County Health Department announces positive WNV mosquito sampleMontgomery County Health Department announces WNV positive mosquito pool in Worcester... 9/21/09 Montgomery County Health Department announces positive WNV mosquito samplesMontgomery County Health Department announces WNV positive mosquitoes in Lansdale, Lower Salford and Towamencin and spraying to control adult mosquitoes in Upper Dublin...9/17/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in selected areas of Worcester TownshipThe Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected areas of Worcester... 9/16/09 Montgomery County Health Department announces positive WNV mosquito samplesThe Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) was notified that 1 mosquito pool tested West Nile Virus positive from Whitemarsh Township... 9/15/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in selected areas of Norristown MunicipalityThe Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected areas of Norristown... 9/15/09 Montgomery County Health Department announces positive WNV mosquito samplesThe Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) was notified that 1 mosquito pool tested West Nile Virus positive from Worcester Township...9/11/09 Montgomery County Health Department announces positive WNV mosquito samples The Montgomery County Health Department announces 4 positive WNV mosquito samples in Upper Dublin, Norristown and Worcester. 9/10/09 Adult Mosquito Barrier Spraying in selected areas of Worcester Township, Montgomery County The Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected areas of Worcester. 9/10/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in selected areas of Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County The Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Whitemarsh. 9/9/09 Montgomery County Health Department Seasonal Flu Clinic ScheduleFree seasonal flu shots for Montgomery County residents age 50 and older, and for those of any age who are chronically ill... 9/8/09 Montgomery County Health Department announces positive WNV mosquito samples The Montgomery County Health Department announces 4 positive WNV mosquito samples in Whitemarsh Township.9/4/09 Final 2009 Rabies Clinic in Pottstown The Montgomery County Health Department will be conducting the final 2009 Low Cost Rabies Immunization Clinic Saturday, September 19th. 9/4/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in selected areas of Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County The Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Whitemarsh. 9/1/09 Montgomery County Health Department announces positive WNV mosquito sample The Montgomery County Health Department announces 1 positive WNV mosquito sample in Worcester Township.8/31/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in selected areas of Norristown, Whitemarsh, Worcester and Upper Moreland, Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Norristown, Whitemarsh, Worcester and Upper Moreland.8/28/09 Positive West Nile Virus mosquito pool in Worcester TownshipThe Montgomery County Health Department announces West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes in Worcester Township8/27/09 Montgomery County Health Department to distribute Potassium Iodide tabletsThe Montgomery County Health Department will be distributing Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets to residents within a 10 mile radius of the Limerick Nuclear Generating Station.8/27/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in selected areas of Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County The Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Upper Dublin. 8/24/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in selected areas of Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County The Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Whitemarsh. 8/21/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in selected areas of Worcester Township, Montgomery County The Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected areas of Worcester. 8/19/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in selected areas of Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Upper Moreland.8/17/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Conshohocken Borough and Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Conshohocken and Whitemarsh.8/14/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County The Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Upper Dublin. 8/10/09 The Montgomery County Health Department is issuing a Hot Weather Health Warning for Montgomery County The Montgomery County Health Department is issuing a Hot Weather Health Warning for Montgomery County beginning 12 noon Monday, August 10th and ending 8 pm Monday, August 10th. 8/3/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of East Norriton Township, West Norriton Township and Norristown Municipality, Montgomery County The Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of East Norriton, West Norriton and Norristown after finding WNV positive mosquitoes. 7/30/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Pottstown and Royersford Boroughs, Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Pottstown and Royersford. 7/27/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County The Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Upper Merion. 7/24/09 Immunizations will be by appointment only at all Health Center locations To better serve the residents of Montgomery County in a more timely and efficient manner, Immunizations will be given by appointment only at the Montgomery County Health Centers. 7/23/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Upper Dublin Township. 7/13/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County The Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Lower Merion 7/9/09 Adult Mosquito Spraying for West Nile Virus in Selected Areas of Pottstown Borough, North Wales Borough and Upper Gwynedd Township The Montgomery County Health Department will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Pottstown Borough, North Wales Borough and Upper Gwynedd Township. 6/25/09 1st Positive West Nile Virus mosquito pool in Lansdale BoroughThe Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) was notified that 1 mosquito pool tested West Nile Virus positive from Lansdale Borough. 6/10/09 Health Department takes measures to control adult mosquito populationDue to weather conditions MCHD has rescheduled spraying to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Pottstown and Lower Pottsgrove Township. 6/5/09 Health Department takes measures to control adult mosquito populationThe Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD), will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Pottstown and Lower Pottsgrove Township. 5/18/09 Montgomery County Health Department highlights National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week. As recreational water venues prepare to open for the summer season during the Memorial Day weekend, the Montgomery County Health Department is encouraging healthy swimming behavior to prevent water illnesses during National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week, May 18-24, 2009. 5/15/09 Montgomery County Health Department Announces Rabies Clinic Dates. The Montgomery County Health Department will be conducting our annual Low Cost Rabies Immunization Clinics every Saturday in June for the Eighteenth consecutive year. 5/11/09 Montgomery County Health Department is currently investigating a cluster of Cryptosporidium infections in the Abington area. Three confirmed cases have been identified and no known water source has been identified as a possible source of infection, as none of the cases reported swimming during their incubation periods. Various possible sources of infection are being considered as the investigation is ongoing. 5/6/09 Montgomery County Receives Second Confirmed 2009 A/H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Case The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) and the Montgomery County Health Department today reported the state's 2nd confirmed case of 2009 A/H1N1 influenza. Due to enhanced surveillance and testing, this second case was anticipated and there is no cause for alarm. 5/3/09 First Confirmed Case of 2009 A/H1N1 Influenza in a Montgomery County Resident The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Montgomery County Health Department announced today that a resident of Montgomery County has tested positive for the 2009 A/H1N1 influenza virus. 5/1/09 Montgomery County Receives Second Probable H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Case The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) and the Montgomery County Health Department today reported the state's fifth probable case of swine influenza. Currently, Pennsylvania does not have any confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1. 4/30/09 Montgomery County Receives First Probable H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Case The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) and the Montgomery County Health Department today reported the state's fourth probable case of swine influenza. Currently, Pennsylvania does not have any confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1. 4/27/09 Montgomery County Working Closely With State And Federal Partners To Contain Impact Of Swine Flu The Montgomery County Health Department is working in conjunction with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to contain the impact of an outbreak of swine flu in Mexico that resulted in the declaration of a national public health emergency in the United States. 4/8/09 Montgomery County and Bucks County Health Departments to host Emergency Preparedness ConferenceThe Montgomery and Bucks County Health Departments will host an Emergency Preparedness conference for Community-Based Organizations who serve Vulnerable Populations 4/8/09 Montgomery County Health Department announces West Nile Virus season activitiesThe Montgomery County Health Department urges residents to prepare for West Nile Virus season 3/30/09 Montgomery County Health Department celebrates Public Health WeekThe Montgomery County Health Department will hold two free events to celebrate Public Health Week. 3/2/09 Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue ExtensionThe Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue Extension for Monday, March 2, 2009 at noon for 72 hours.Learn More about Extreme Cold Safety... 2/27/09 Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue The Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue for Saturday, February 28, 2009 at noon for 48 hours. 2/23/09 Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue ExtensionThe Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue Extension for Monday, February 23, 2009 at noon for 48 hours. 2/19/09 Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue ExtensionThe Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue for Thursday, February 19, 2009 at noon for 96 hours. 2/3/09 Montgomery County Health Department announces first Salmonella caseMontgomery County Health Department announces first Salmonella case related to national outbreak 2/2/09 Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue The Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue for Monday, February 2, 2009 at noon for 96 hours. 1/30/09 Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue ExtensionThe Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue Extension for Friday, January 30, 2009 at noon for 48 hours. 1/27/09 Montgomery County Ready NotifyMontgomery County Health Department encourages residents to sign up for Ready Notify to receive notification of emergency and non-emergency messages. 1/26/09 Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue ExtensionThe Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue Extension for Monday, January 26, 2009 at noon for 96 hours. 1/23/09 Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue ExtensionThe Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue Extension for Friday, January 23, 2009 at noon for 72 hours. 1/16/09 Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue ExtensionThe Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue Extension for Friday, January 16, 2009 at noon for 7 days. 1/12/09 Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue Extension The Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue Extension for Monday, January 12, 2009 at noon for 96 hours.1/9/09 Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue ExtensionThe Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue Extension for Friday, January 9, 2009 at noon for 72 hours. 1/8/09 Montgomery County Health Department declares Code BlueThe Montgomery County Health Department issues a Code Blue declaration beginning Thursday, January 8, 2009 at noon for 24 hours. 1/2/09 Montgomery County Health Department declares Code Blue The Montgomery County Health Department issues a Code Blue declaration beginning Saturday, January 3, 2009 at midnight for 12 hours. 2008 News Archives 2007 News Archives You will need the Acrobat reader for some of these documents.
