New cases of measles are continuing to be reported across the United States, and that’s sure to cause concern for many parents.
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The city of Lima Wastewater Treatment Plant, along with 75 other treatment plants in the state, is part of a monitoring network that formed during the pandemic.
March 28, 2024 Press Release from the Ohio Department of Health: COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, today announced the addition of a new, user-friendly dashboard to the department’s website which will greatly increase the amount of publicly available data on infectious diseases in Ohio.
If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, now is the time to do so.
According to the CDC, so far this season, there have been over 38,000 hospitalizations and 2,100 deaths from the flu and that number continues to climb. Infectious disease specialists say the southern hemisphere is often a predictor of what kind of flu season we will have here in the United States, and so far it's been pretty active. Younger people are also being impacted more than usual. Flu symptoms can vary widely, including everything from fever, cough, sore through, runny nose, to headaches, body aches, and fatigue.
Most people will usually feel better on their own within a week, but some may develop complications that could lead to hospitalization or even death. Over-the-counter medications and prescription antiviral drugs are available to help with treatment. However, the best defense in fighting the flu is getting vaccinated.