Henry Co. Health Department confirms first human case of West Nile virus
HENRY COUNTY, Ohio (WTVG) - The Henry County Health Department has announced that the first human West Nile virus case has been confirmed.
State health officials identify 12th human case of West Nile Virus
Health officials announced a twelfth human case of West Nile Virus in the Commonwealth on Monday. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health says the individual is a man in his 50s and he was exposed to the virus in Essex County.
West Nile Virus cases rare but rising in NC after wet summer
As summer ended, incidents of West Nile Virus were trending above average in North Carolina and being reported among residents of the Triangle and Charlotte. There were 16 reported cases of the disease among North Carolina residents as of mid-September,
Letters: Take seriously the threat of West Nile virus
The mosquito has often been heralded as Louisiana’s state bird for its variable size and a local nuisance because of its aggressive feeding habits, but in truth it is merely
Cases of West Nile virus continue to creep higher
The 19 cases have been found in 12 different counties and the City of Detroit. That includes one case each in Berrien, Calhoun and Kent counties. In addition to those 19 cases, there are 67 cases of West Nile virus confirmed in animals.
West Nile Virus found in three more counties
The Maine Center for Disease Control has found more birds with West Nile Virus. The CDC says wild birds have tested positive in Piscataquis, Sagdahoc, and Washington Counties. They also say an alpaca in Lincoln County tested positive.
West Nile Virus detected in three more counties, Maine CDC says
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) announced Monday that mosquito-borne West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in three additional counties in the state. In a news release,
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Health Department warns of spike in overdose cases
Typically, the city sees between 10 and 15 nonfatal overdose cases in a week, but Kevin Hall with the Health Department says ...
Baltimore health leaders urge children to get updated COVID-19 vaccination
With students back in the classroom, and fall and winter ahead of us, Baltimore health leaders are urging children to get ...
Platte County Health Department to host 2 drive-thru flu shot vaccine clinics in October
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Platte County Health Department will offer drive-thru flu shot clinics in October. Flu shot ...
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Health department votes to compensate Cure Violence employees
The Peoria County Health Department voted to compensate employees after it voted to break its Cure Violence contract. During ...
Mpox cases in L.A. County on the rise, Public Health warns
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning about a rise in Mpox cases in the Los Angeles area and urging those at the highest risk of transmission to get vaccinated against the ...
Tulsa Health Department keeps fairgoers safe from foodborne illness with food vendor inspections
The Tulsa Health Department (THD) has worked closely with the Tulsa State Fair to ensure fairgoers can eat their favorite ...
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NYC health commissioner will step down by early next year
New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan is planning to step down by early next year, City Hall confirmed on Monday, as ...
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Caldwell County Health Department Flu Drive Thru
The Caldwell County Health Department will be holding a Flu Drive-Thru Clinic on Friday, October 11th, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the front parking lot of the Health Department.
Health department confirms case of dengue fever in Palm Beach County
The disease, while rarely fatal, is painful and debilitating. Officials did not say where in the county the case occurred.
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Health department sets influenza vaccination clinics
The Dickinson-Iron District Health Department plans to conduct off-site community influenza (flu) clinics. Appointments are necessary; no walk-ins will be accepted. Contact the office directly at ...
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Minnesota Department of Health says new report supports usefulness of telehealth
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A new report says telehealth should be broadly available to deliver health care services in Minnesota. That ...
Embattled Turkey Leg Hut shut down by Houston Health Department with 34 violations
The Houston Health Department shut down Turkey Leg Hut on Thursday after slapping the popular and embattled Third Ward ...