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Plattsburgh, August 23, 2021. With the start of a new school year around the corner, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reminding parents to stay on top of vaccination schedules. 

“Well-child visits and recommended vaccinations help make sure children stay healthy and are protected from serious diseases,” stated Jaqueline Allan, Registered Professional Nurse at CCHD. 

Receiving the required vaccinations on time throughout childhood is essential to providing immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Childhood vaccines protect against 14 serious diseases. Children who are not protected by vaccines are more likely to get preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough. Not only are these diseases extremely contagious, but they can also be very serious for infants and young children. 

“The recommended immunization schedule (identified by the CDC) is safe and effective,” assured Ms. Allan. “It is based on how your child’s immune system responds to vaccines at different ages, and how likely your child is to be exposed to a particular disease. This ensures your little one is protected from these diseases at exactly the right time.” 

Well-child visits are essential for many reasons, including: 

 tracking growth and developmental milestones, 

 discussing any concerns about your child’s health, and 

 getting scheduled vaccinations to prevent illnesses. 

“Families have been doing their part by staying at home as much as possible to help stop the spread of COVID-19,” added Ms. Allan. “An unfortunate result is that many children missed check-ups and recommended vaccinations.” 

If your child is due for a well-child visit, call the doctor’s office and ask about the special measures they have in place and ways they are safely offering well-child visits. Many medical offices and clinics are taking extra steps to see children safe during this time. 

CCHD also recommends children 12 years of age and older receive the COVID-19 vaccine prior to the start of the new school year. Not only will this help protect your child from contracting the virus and potentially becoming very sick, it will also reduce the number of disruptions in learning due to exposures in school settings. CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccination clinics every Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00noon at our office in Plattsburgh. Parents can call 518-565-4848 to schedule an appointment for themselves or their child. 

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AUGUST 23, 2021 @ 6:00 PM 

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of August 9, 2021.

5. Community Input.

6. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of the T-Mobile Contract Amendment.

7. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of Contract to Perform DEC Report for Valcour Sewer. 

8. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Preapproval of the New Snow & Ice Contract Schedule from Clinton County before County Legislative Resolution in September.

9. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Resolution to Allow Generac Generators to be Used for Town Projects.

10. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of Security Door Locks Proposal. 

11. DISCUSSION/MOTION: To Schedule Next Sewer Workshops with AES Northeast. 

12. DISCUSSION: Sewer Project Update. 

13. DISCUSSION: Other Business. 

14. DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only. 

15. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Pay Bills 

MOTION:     Adjourn

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Assemblyman Billy Jones issued this comment:

“Throughout the impeachment investigation, I have repeatedly called on Governor Cuomo to resign so that my colleagues and I in the State Legislature can continue to govern despite the controversies surrounding him. I do personally wish that the impeachment investigation would continue.

“Be assured that this is not the end of all investigations into Governor Cuomo’s conduct- the Attorney General, the United States Attorney, and local law enforcement authorities in five jurisdictions are still investigating him and will continue to do so. All materials from the Assembly’s impeachment investigation will be turned over to the proper authorities to ensure that Governor Cuomo is held accountable. It has been determined that it is unconstitutional to impeach an elected official who is no longer in office.”

Plattsburgh, August 13, 2021. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is advising residents to capture any bats that come in contact with humans or pets. In most cases, bats need to be captured and tested for rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral infection transmitted through an infected animal’s saliva. It is spread to people and pets when they are bitten by an infected animal. 

“If you see a bat enter your home, you can open windows so the bat can escape,” explained Amanda Finckel, Senior Public Health Sanitarian at CCHD. “However, if you didn’t see the bat enter, it can be difficult to know if the bat came in contact with a person or pet.” 

A person can be bitten by a bat or exposed to its saliva and not know it. Bats have small sharp teeth, which may not leave a visible bite mark, and a bite from a bat during the night may not awaken a sleeping person. You cannot tell if a bat has rabies by looking at it or by the way it acts. The only way to know if an animal has rabies is to send it for testing. 

“Most bats do not have rabies, but if a bat is released and not available for testing, it has to be assumed that it may have been rabid,” explained Ms. Finckel. “This means any person or pet who may have been exposed will have to undergo post-exposure treatment. This consists of a series of shots across a 2 week period.” 

If you find a bat in your home or camp, and are unsure about whether anyone has come in contact with it, capture the bat without damaging the head and contact your health department. In Clinton County, call 518-565-4870. For a quick video on how to properly capture a bat visit: www.clintonhealth.org/batproofing. 

Use caution when capturing a bat. 

 Close doors, windows and closet doors to keep the bat in the room. 

 Turn on the lights if the room is dark. 

 Wear gloves (heavy, preferably pliable thick leather) and wait for the bat to land. 

 Cover the bat with a coffee can or similar container with a lid. 

 Slide a piece of cardboard under the can, trapping the bat. 

 While firmly holding the cardboard in place against the top of the can, turn the can right side up. 

 Replace the cardboard with the lid (if no lid, tape the cardboard tightly to the can). 

 Call your local health department. In Clinton County, call 518-565-4870. 

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In addition to rooms with a person who is sleeping, bats found in a room with an unattended child, someone who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or someone with a mental disability should also be captured. “For post-exposure treatment to be effective, it must be started before a person experiences symptoms of rabies,” added Ms. Finckel. “We cannot stress enough the importance of capturing the bat.” 

Residents are encouraged to be proactive and take steps to keep bats out of their homes. Most bats leave in the fall or winter to hibernate, so these are the best times to bat-proof your home. Look for holes that might allow bats to enter and seal any openings larger than a quarter-inch by a half-inch. Use window screens, chimney caps, and draft-guards beneath doors to attics, and ensure that all doors to the outside close tightly. 

Avoid doing bat-proofing from May through August. If there are young bats in your attic, many of them can’t fly and keeping the adults out will trap the young who will die or try to make their way into your rooms. 

In addition to bat-proofing, it is important to remember that pets, including indoor cats, must be vaccinated against rabies. New York State Public Health Law requires all dogs, cats and ferrets over four months old to be vaccinated. “Vaccinating your pets is one of the best ways to protect your family from rabies,” urged Ms. Finckel. “CCHD offers free vaccine clinics several times each year. To see upcoming clinics visit www.clintonhealth.org/rabiesclinics.”