Tuscarawas County Health Department Urges Vaccinations as Flu Season Approaches
DOVER (WJER) (Nov. 9, 2026) – The Tuscarawas County Health Department is encouraging residents to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 as respiratory illness season begins to ramp up.
Health officials report that more than 100 people received flu and COVID-19 vaccines during the department’s annual drive-thru vaccination clinic in October. Residents who were unable to attend can still schedule vaccination appointments through the health department.
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says overall levels of COVID-19, flu and RSV remain low nationwide and across Ohio, flu and RSV test positivity rates are increasing.
Locally, the Ohio Department of Health reported that one Tuscarawas County resident was hospitalized with influenza and three residents were hospitalized with COVID-19 during the week of Oct. 25 through Oct. 31.
Residents with questions about recommended vaccinations are encouraged to consult their healthcare provider or contact the Tuscarawas County Health Department.