Health officials disappointed by low turnout at clinics

Health officials disappointed by low turnout at clinics
The Marion County Health Department reported around 1,300 students were vaccinated during the first three days of a mass immunization clinic at Lafayette Square Mall this week. The Marion County Health Department reported around 1,300 students were vaccinated during the first three days of a mass immunization clinic [...]

Health officials want vigilance on encephalitis

Health officials want vigilance on encephalitis
KALAMAZOO — Health officials are reminding people to be vigilant about taking steps to prevent the spread of Eastern equine encephalitis in Michigan. The Kalamazoo Gazette reports there have been recent reports of seven more dead horses from the disease.
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Health Officials Prepare For Flu Season

Health Officials Prepare For Flu Season
Flu season is fast approaching and health officials are urging everyone to get vaccinated.
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Mono County health officials report case of West Nile Virus

Mono County health officials report case of West Nile Virus
The Mono County Health Department said a Hawk has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
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CM directs health officials to strengthen hospital facilities

CM directs health officials to strengthen hospital facilities
By Our Staff Reporter Bhopal, Sept 7: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has asked top officials of the health department to further strengthen management of hospitals and equip them with all facilities for early detection of diseases like Swine Flu, Dengue and Malaria.
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Health officials: All area beaches safe for swimming

Health officials: All area beaches safe for swimming
By Kate HesslingTribune Staff Writer HURON COUNTY — Local health officials announced Wednesday that test results found all area beaches are safe for swimming.
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Health officials investigating three illnesses

Health officials investigating three illnesses
By Kate HesslingTribune Staff Writer HURON COUNTY — Health officials are investigating three local cases that could be — but have not been confirmed — E. coli infections.
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Abington police, health officials plan drug disposal event

Abington police, health officials plan drug disposal event
On Sept. 18, police and health-care workers will team up to take unused prescription medicines out of cabinets and potentially the wrong hands. The “Clean Out The Cabinet!” campaign will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the police station, 215 Central St., where police and Signature [...]

Calif health officials issue candy warning

Calif health officials issue candy warning
LOS ANGELES — California health officials are warning consumers to avoid an imported grape candy because it contains high lead levels. The Department of Public Health says Cocon Grape Gummy 100 percent candy was found to contain up to .19 parts per million of lead — nearly twice the state’s [...]

Pertussis outbreak in Northern counties concerns health officials

Pertussis outbreak in Northern counties concerns health officials
GAYLORD – According to a report from Dr. Joshua Meyerson, the medical director of the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, 25 cases of pertussis have been discovered in the four counties – Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego – served by Northwest.
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