The May Board of Health Meeting has been rescheduled from Thursday May 17th to Tuesday May 27th at 6pm.

Guard Against the Flu and Other Respiratory Viruses

While it’s the season for cozy sweaters, it’s also respiratory virus season. Thankfully, we have vaccines to keep us healthy.
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Birth Certificates

We issue birth certificates for individuals born anywhere in Ohio after 1908. This eliminates the need to visit the county of birth to obtain a certificate. There is no additional charge for this service.
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Food Safety Licensing Inspections

The Food Safety Program provides technical assistance in all aspects of food safety to the food service industry.
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Don't Delay Lead Blood Testing

Lead can harm young children's growth and development.
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Naloxone Saves Lives

Last year, Muskingum County lost 42 people to unintentional drug overdoses. Also known as Narcan, Naloxone can be used to reverse drug overdoses. Every life is worth saving.
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Mosquito Control

Being aware of mosquito and mosquito-borne disease activity in your area allows you to take action to protect yourself and others: avoid mosquitoes and mosquito bites, plan ahead for mosquitoes while traveling, and stop mosquitoes from breeding in and around your home.
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Guard Against the Flu and Other Respiratory Viruses

While it’s the season for cozy sweaters, it’s also respiratory virus season. Thankfully, we have vaccines to keep us healthy.
Learn More

Birth Certificates

We issue birth certificates for individuals born anywhere in Ohio after 1908. This eliminates the need to visit the county of birth to obtain a certificate. There is no additional charge for this service.
Learn More

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Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department - Mosquito & Tick Bite Prevention
Mosquito & Tick Bite Prevention
02 May 2025 (9 Days Ago)

As the temperatures rise and outdoor activities pick up, it is important to be mindful of ticks and mosquitoes. Both carry diseases that can be passed on to people.

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Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department - Local Public Health News
Local Public Health News
02 May 2025 (9 Days Ago)

Stay up to date on the latest public health news in Zanesville and Muskingum County. Review quarterly newsletters, annual reports and more.

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Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department - DEA National Drug Take Back Day
DEA National Drug Take Back Day
18 Apr 2025 (23 Days Ago)

Clear out the clutter in your medicine cabinet. Safely dispose of all those old or unused medications including prescription and over the counter medications.

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