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Whooping cough, chickenpox outbreaks hit Clark County schools
Clark County Public Health officials are warning residents about a rise in whooping cough cases and chickenpox outbreaks ...
Nearly 170 whooping cough cases reported in 2 months in Clark County
Three schools have been impacted by chickenpox outbreaks. The majority of whooping cough and chickenpox cases are among ...
Health on MSN11d
What To Know about Varicella-Zoster Virus, the Cause of Chickenpox and Shingles
Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...
The Columbian2d
Clark County has 406 cases of whooping cough — the highest number in Washington
Clark County is experiencing an alarming spike in whooping cough and chickenpox cases among children — outbreaks that health ...
Health officials urge vaccines as whooping cough, chickenpox surge in Clark County
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — According to medical officials, 406 Clark County residents were diagnosed with whooping cough in ...
Whooping cough cases in Oregon expected to break state record
The Oregon Health Authority said that as of Wednesday, the state has seen a total of 827 cases in 23 counties this year. At ...
Risk of mpox being ‘confused with chickenpox’ after new killer strain detected in the UK – how to spot the difference
A NEW strain of the mpox virus has been detected in the UK, and now an expert has warned not to confuse the symptoms with ...
Indiatimes6d
Schools asked to act on mumps, chickenpox scare
The directive comes in response to rising numbers of mumps and chickenpox cases, coupled with spread of flu. Two incidents of ...
Health.com28d
What To Know about Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
She also specializes in professional staff development. Chickenpox (varicella-zoster) is a highly contagious virus that causes flu-like symptoms and an itchy rash that turns into blisters that ...
Chickenpox outbreak in Odisha’s Gajapati district; 30 affected, 3 critical
Chickenpox affects 30 in Khajuripada, Gajapati. Three women critical. Medical response by ASHA workers and district team ...
Irish Mirror on MSN8d
Chickenpox outbreaks recorded at migrant centres in region including Dublin
A total of 87 cases were reported during 22 outbreak events at International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) or ...
NOLA.com10h
Louisiana’s child vaccination rates are slipping. Health care workers are getting creative.
As Louisiana’s rate of fully vaccinated children slips as part of blowback related to the COVID-19 pandemic, health care ...