As of Monday, Health Commissioner Brandon Fischer said there are no additional confirmed measles cases, with the county’s total remaining at one. Fischer is also stressing the importance of the MMR vaccine to reduce the risk of infection.
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Allen County Public Health has confirmed its first case of measles in the county. The infected resident is under 18 years old and unvaccinated.
Medical professionals at Lima Memorial Health System are urging parents to vaccinate their children against measles.
New cases of measles are continuing to be reported across the United States, and that’s sure to cause concern for many parents.
In an effort to address the growing population of feral cats in the community, the City of Findlay is pleased to announce a collaboration with the Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County and VCA Findlay Animal Hospital to implement a “Trap-Neuter-Return” (TNR) program.
It appears coinfections are on the rise this winter, with some children experiencing two viruses at the same time.
As flu season reaches its peak, hospitals and public health officials in Allen County are reporting a significant increase in flu cases, with concerns rising across local communities.
Doctors say it is important to know what you have to not only treat the illness, but to also know how long it could be hanging around.
It’s cold and flu season, and most of us will encounter a virus at some point. So, how does our immune system work to keep us healthy? According to Michaela Gack, PhD, Scientific Director of the Cleveland Clinic Florida Research and Innovation Center, once we fight off a virus, our immune system does its best to protect us from a second infection. “Whenever we have a second infection, these antibodies can be produced and thereby protect us but there are some limitations,” said Dr. Gack. “It only works if it’s the same virus or very similar virus.”
The CDC reports there’s been an increase in cases of ‘walking pneumonia’ among young children, which is sure to have some parents concerned. “Right now, we are seeing a lot of all different types of pneumonia. There’s bacterial, viral and what we call atypical pneumonia. Walking pneumonia usually refers to an atypical pneumonia, and we're certainly seeing a lot more of that, but walking pneumonia can be different things,” explained Camille Sabella, MD, pediatric infectious disease specialist for Cleveland Clinic Children’s. “It's usually not your standard bacterial pneumonia. Walking pneumonia is usually caused by something called mycoplasma pneumonia, but it can also be very similar to viral pneumonias as well.”