Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, Wheeling, WV

12/25/2025

HEPATITIS A VACCINATIONS – 2nd dose vaccination clinics for the 2025 Hepatitis A vaccinations (Hep A/Havrix) that were given out during this summer’s Ohio County flooding.

Walk in vaccination clinics at the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, 9:00am-3:30pm. No pre-registration is required, and the vaccine is FREE.
• December 29, 30 & January 2, 5, 9

Walk in vaccination clinics at the Triadelphia United Methodist Church (4377 National Rd, Triadelphia, WV 26059), 12noon to 8:00pm No pre-registration is required, and the vaccine is FREE
• January 6, 8

These Hepatitis A vaccinations are for those 19 years and older who received a 1st dose during this summer’s flooding. The first Hepatitis A vaccinations were given out June 18th to June 27th and residents can now visit the health department for their second dose. If you are not sure when your vaccination was given you can contact the health department at (304) 234-3682.

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

US MEASLES CASES TOPS OVER 2,000

As of December 23, 2025, a total of 2,012 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States. Among these, 1,988 measles cases were reported by 44 jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A total of 24 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.

There have been 50 outbreaks** reported in 2025, and 87% of confirmed cases (1,760 of 2,012) are outbreak-associated. For comparison, 16 outbreaks were reported during 2024 and 69% of cases (198 of 285) were outbreak-associated.

*CDC is aware of probable measles cases being reported by jurisdictions. However, the data on this page only includes confirmed cases jurisdictions have notified to CDC.

**CDC reports the cumulative number of measles outbreaks (defined as 3 or more related cases) that have occurred this year in the U.S.; states have the most up-to-date information about cases and outbreaks in their jurisdictions.

12/23/2025

(12/23/25) The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is reporting that levels of COVID-19, RSV and Influenza A (specifically H3) are elevated and considered HIGH in the local community. Levels of Norovirus are also elevated but considered MEDIUM. Levels of EVD68, Human Metapneumovirus and Influenza B are elevated but considered LOW. The health department is receiving notification of multiple positive Influenza cases from medical reporting sources. Hepatitis A, Candida auris and Measles were not detected in recent samplings. These specific diseases and their identification as elevated in the Ohio County community are made through wastewater surveillance at the City of Wheeling’s Water Treatment Plant. The treatment plant serves most of Ohio County and Benwood.

12/23/2025

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 12.23.2025 for the Wheeling Park area.

Affected addresses are listed below.

23, 35, 39, 43, 47, 53, 63 Meadow Lane

Customers should boil water for 48 hours after service is restored. Please share this information with residents. A second notification will be sent once the boil order has been released.

12/23/2025

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 12/22/2025 for the Warwood area.

Affected addresses are listed below.

3202, 204, 230, 231, 232, 240, 246, 300, 302 Clifton Ave and 201-205, 214, 216, 224, 226, 238, 253, 255, 257, 261 Highland Ave.

Customers should boil water for 48 hours after service is restored. Please share this information with residents. A second notification will be sent once the boil order has been released.

12/19/2025

HEPATITIS A VACCINATIONS – 2nd dose vaccination clinic for the 2025 Hepatitis A vaccinations (Hep A/Havrix) that were given out during this summer’s Ohio County flooding.

Walk in vaccination clinics at the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, 9:00am-3:30pm. No pre-registration is required, and the vaccine is FREE.
• December 29, 30 & January 2, 5, 9

Walk in vaccination clinics at the Triadelphia United Methodist Church (4377 National Rd, Triadelphia, WV 26059), 12noon to 8:00pm No pre-registration is required, and the vaccine is FREE
• January 6, 8

These Hepatitis A vaccinations are for those 19 years and older who received a 1st dose during this summer’s flooding. The first Hepatitis A vaccinations were given out June 18th to June 27th and residents can now visit the health department for their second dose. If you are not sure when your vaccination was given you can contact the health department at (304) 234-3682.

12/18/2025

The Ohio County PSD has issued a Boil Order on 12.18.2025 for the Peters Run area. Affected addresses are listed below.

From Stewarts Hill up to but including Nichols Road, Peters Run Road outside of Elm.

A water line break occured and has been repaired. Customers should boil water for 48 hours after service is restored. Please share this information with residents. A second notification will be sent once the boil order has been released.
For more information call the Ohio County PSD at (3040 547-5133.

12/18/2025

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 12.17.2025 for the South Wheeling area. Affected addresses are listed below.

30 37th Street and
Jacob Street from 37th Street – 38th Street

Customers should boil water for 48 hours after service is restored. Please share this information with residents. A second notification will be sent once the boil order has been released.