ZOONOTIC DISEASES | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
200 County Seat Drive, North Entrance, Mineola, NY 11501
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Nassau County, NY
Description
Investigates the control and the spread of mosquitoes through surveillance of mosquito breeding areas, preventing the development of adult mosquitoes, trapping adult mosquitoes, responding to complaints, treating infested areas and testing the trapped mosquitoes for presence of disease. Also Nassau County DOH investigates all reported animal bites. Nassau County Public Health law requires that pets be vaccinated against rabies. This includes, but is not limited to, dogs, cats, and ferrets. Medical providers treating a person who has suffered an animal bite are required to report the incident to the Department. To report a bite incident, please call 516-227-9663 during normal business hours or 516-742-6154 after business hours and on weekends. The department will answer all questions regarding rabies, raccoons, bats, ticks and more. Please report any sick or strange-acting mammals (except small rodents) observed at any time to the Nassau County Department of Health. Call for detailed information.
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NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Promotes and protects the health of all who live, work, and play in Nassau County. The mission is accomplished through direct services and community partnerships in the following areas: Development and maintenance of individual and community preparedness for public health hazards and events; Investigation, prevention, and control of communicable diseases; Prevention of environmental health hazards through assessment, regulation, and remediation; Promotion of healthy lifestyles through outreach and education and Provision for evaluation and services to individuals, children, and families that have developmental delays and concerns.