Syphilis is having a comeback this year. Coos County already has 55 confirmed cases this year. In a typical year, we have roughly eight confirmed cases. Syphilis spreads by direct contact with a syphilis sore during vaginal, anal, or oral…
Recent scattered thundershowers is the first significant rainfall Coos County has seen in weeks and makes it essential for residents to find and empty containers now holding standing water to help slow down the mosquito population. Rain gutters should be…
August 22, 2023: As a result of extra warm weather combined with long-standing water annoying mosquitoes are currently thriving around Coos County. In particular, Coos Health & Wellness has received multiple reports from Eastside and around the City of Coquille…
Don't let your child get left behind. It's time for School Immunizations. Oregon Law requires the following shots for school and childcare attendance: *At all ages and grades, the number of doses required varies by a child's age and how…
Shingles is a painful skin rash, usually with blisters. Shingrix is a 2-dose shingles vaccine that can prevent Shingles. Shingrix is available at Coos Health & Wellness for those 50-64 years of age. To schedule an appointment, call 541-266-6700.