Preble County Public Health

04/24/2026

Protect those you love!! Vaccinate ON TIME!!
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-information/

04/23/2026

Stress Awareness Month is an annual event observed every April since 1992, dedicated to increasing public awareness about the causes, effects, and management of stress. One of the difficulties with stress is that people experience stress in different ways. Stress targets the weakest part of our physiology or character; if you are prone to headaches or eczema, this will flare up. If you have low levels of patience or tolerance for others, this will be the first area to present under times of stress.
Stress isn’t avoidable but it is manageable.
https://www.stress.org.uk/how-it-affects-us/

04/21/2026

Become a MRC ( Medical Reserve Corp) Volunteer!! Contact Preble County Public Health and talk to the Emergency Response Coordinator!
https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx

04/20/2026

National Volunteer Week, April 19th - 25th.
Commemorating 50 years! Since 1974, National Volunteer Week has been an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world.

Happy National Volunteer Week. Together, we can make a world of difference! Read about fun lineups, time travel, up-to-date info, and much more.

04/20/2026

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is a yearly observance held in April, highlighting the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases. CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that children stay on track with their well-child appointments and routine vaccinations. On-time vaccination is critical to provide protection against potentially life-threatening diseases.
Even small declines in vaccination coverage can result in an increase in the number of cases and outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases like measles that can cause serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Recommended-Immunization-Schedules.aspx

04/17/2026

World Hemophilia Day is commemorated every year on April 17. The day, devoted to those who have hemophilia, is marked to raise awareness and help them have a better future. Hemophilia is a rare condition in which blood cannot clot properly because it lacks adequate blood-clotting proteins.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hemophilia/symptoms-causes/syc-20373327

04/15/2026

Sexual Assault Awareness. Sexual violence is any type of unwanted sexual contact, ranging from sexist attitudes and actions to r**e and murder. Sexual violence can include words and actions of a sexual nature against a person’s will. An offender might also use force, threats, manipulation, or coercion to commit sexual violence. Sexual violence CAN BE PREVENTED!
https://www.nsvrc.org/safety-prevention/

04/13/2026

April 12th - 18th : STI Awareness Week focuses on how STIs impact our lives, reducing STI-related stigma, fear, and discrimination and ensure people have the tools and knowledge for prevention, testing, and treatment. TALK TEST TREAT
https://www.cdc.gov/sti-awareness/resources/stis-and-how-to-prevent-them.html

04/10/2026

Autism Acceptance Month is an opportunity for everyone to come together and raise awareness, acceptance, and create a society where autistic people are supported and understood.

An introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder, prevalence, signs, characteristics, factors, and more.

04/08/2026

During April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) and the importance of communities working together to support and strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment.
https://www.childwelfare.gov/preventionmonth/

04/07/2026

Protect your teen from these communicable diseases.
https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/Immunization/Immunization-FAQs/Immunization-FAQs

04/06/2026

Adolescent Immunization Action Week - April 6 - 10. AIAW aims to highlight the significance of vaccines for adolescents aged 11 to 18, encouraging healthcare providers, parents, and guardians to ensure that young people receive the necessary immunizations. Vaccines are crucial for protecting adolescents from preventable diseases, which can impact their health and well-being, as well as their ability to participate in school and activities.
https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/Immunization/Required-Vaccines-Child-Care-School