What is Ebola? Ebola, previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains. Ebola can cause disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees). Ebola viruses are found in several African countries. It was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now … [Read more...]
Common Cold
What is a Common Cold? The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat. A common cold is usually harmless. Most people recover from a common cold in about a week or two. If symptoms don’t approve, see your doctor. The Common Cold is a group of symptoms in the upper respiratory tract caused by a large number of different viruses. How a Common Cold … [Read more...]
Chickenpox (Varicella Disease)
What to do if you have symptoms: If you or your child has symptoms of chickenpox, call your healthcare provider immediately and keep yourself and/ or your child at home away from others. Stay home and away from other people and from public settings until you or your child has been cleared by a healthcare provider OR all blisters have crusted over. Pregnant women who are … [Read more...]
Campylobacter- Infection (Campylobacteriosis)
What is campylobacteriosis? Campylobacteriosis is a diarrheal illness caused by bacteria of the genus Campylobacter organisms. It is one of the most common causes of diarrheal illness in the United States and can cause disease in both humans and animals. How do you get campylobacteriosis? Most cases of campylobacteriosis are associated with eating raw or undercooked … [Read more...]
National Public Health Week 2017
JOIN THE MOVEMENT During the first full week of April each year, The American Public Health Association (APHA) brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation. For over 20 years, APHA has served as the organizer … [Read more...]