Meriden health officials are warning residents after a rabid bat was captured in the city. The bat was caught on Woodland Ridge and tested positive for rabies on Wednesday, according to the Meriden Department of Health & Human Services. A person who was exposed to the bat is now receiving preventative treatment. Health officials are urging residents to make sure… … Read More
New Mexico reports first human case of West Nile Virus infection this year
The New Mexico Department of Health is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus infection in New Mexico this year. The patient is a San Juan County man in his 50s. He was diagnosed with the neuroinvasive form of the disease, which has required hospitalization, and he is now recovering. West Nile virus is a disease transmitted by … Read More
Do your tick checks
As the weather continues to warm, ticks are becoming more and more active, eager to find their bloodmeal and we need to be vigilant with our prevention against tick encounters. We’ve covered treating our skin and clothing in preparation for time… Source: Boothbay Register
Help flatten another curve: Tick-borne illness in Pa. leads country
Pennsylvania reported 73,610 tick-borne disease cases between 2004 and 2016, the highest of any state in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Source: pennlive
Ticks, tick-borne illness on the rise
OSWEGO — Warmer weather and limited options for recreation due to coronavirus-related closures have more people spending time outdoors, and public health experts are warning individuals to be on the Source: Oswego County News Now
Rabies cases identified in Monroe County
UNION, WV (WVNS) — The Monroe County Health Department is alerting the community about a possible health risk from rabies. There are three confirmed cases in animals. These were found in Pick… Source: WVNS
Bat with rabies found in Shiawassee County
A state lab confirmed the bat had rabies on Monday and the health department issued a notice on Tuesday. Source: ABC12 News Team
How to protect yourself from disease-carrying ticks in Maine
Maine recorded its worst year for Lyme disease in 2019. That trend doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Source: Bangor Daily News
Metro Louisville preparing for mosquito season, West Nile virus
The mosquito abatement team has four crew members this year to handle all the pre-treatments, traps, tests and fogging treatments. Source: WDRB
How bad will tick season be this year?
The 2020 tick season is expected to be average, but if people are spending more time outdoors because of coronavirus, Lyme cases could skyrocket. Source: TODAY.com
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