Outbreaks

Read: Mesa County Valley Closes All 43 Schools Amid Stomach Bug Outbreak

Mesa County Valley Closes All 43 Schools Amid Stomach Bug Outbreak

The outbreak of two highly contagious viruses has prompted the Mesa County Valley School District to close all schools until after Thanksgiving break.

Read: Vaccine Exemptions Triple in California as Parents Doctor-Shop

Vaccine Exemptions Triple in California as Parents Doctor-Shop

A state senator, who is also a pediatrician, is sponsoring a new bill that would require the state health department to sign off on all medical exemptions.

Read: NYC Declares Measles Emergency, Orders Vaccinations for Some

NYC Declares Measles Emergency, Orders Vaccinations for Some

Residents over the age of six months who live in four specific Brooklyn ZIP codes must be vaccinated or face a fine of up to $1,000.

Read: Flu Epidemic Closes Schools in at Least 14 States

Flu Epidemic Closes Schools in at Least 14 States

One elementary school in Oregon was closed for a week after 43 percent of its students and staff were affected by the flu.

Read: Flu Outbreak Closes 2 Texas School Districts for a Week

Flu Outbreak Closes 2 Texas School Districts for a Week

Bonham ISD and Gunter ISD closed all schools after a high number of students and teachers were experiencing flu-like symptoms.

Read: Report: Nurse’s Opioid Abuse Caused Bacteria Outbreak in Wisconsin Hospital

Report: Nurse’s Opioid Abuse Caused Bacteria Outbreak in Wisconsin Hospital

Investigators discovered the nurse was removing opioids from syringes and replacing them with a saline solution, causing the bacteria outbreak.

Alabama State U. to Screen Students, Faculty for TB

Health Officials Investigate TB Outbreak at Va. High School

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