Read about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention for many diseases, health conditions and wellness issues pertinent to public health. If you have further questions call GCHD or your Primary Care Provider. … [Read more...]
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Immunizations
Immunizations are the most cost-effective and safe preventive measures that can be taken to protect children and adults from a long list of life-threatening diseases. GCHD Immunization Program aims to assist families and healthcare providers to get the most accurate up to date information on immunizations. The GCHD assists healthcare providers in Grant County to obtain … [Read more...]
Community Disease
What is a community disease? Community, Communicable or infectious diseases are those spre ad through people, animals, foods, surfaces or the air. When communicable diseases occur, we identify them, isolate them and work with our local health care providers to stop them from spreading. They are the leading cause of sickness and death worldwide. Our … [Read more...]
Mosquitoes & West Nile Virus
What is West Nile Virus? West Nile virus is a mosquito-carried virus that can cause serious illness. West Nile virus is spread to humans and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes spread the virus when they feed on an infected bird, and then bite people, animals, or other birds. Symptoms Most people who are infected with WNV will … [Read more...]
Bats, Animal Bites & Rabies
Bats, Animal Bites & Rabies: Rabies is a serious, almost always fatal virus that can spread to humans through bites (and other exposures) from infected animals. Fortunately, in Washington State, Rabies is very rare and is only known to be carried by bats. It is important you seek medical attention for all animal bites so that the medical provider can properly assess … [Read more...]