More shigellosis 'stomach flu' cases reported in Indian River - TCPalm

More shigellosis 'stomach flu' cases reported in Indian River TCPalm Symptoms often are worse in young children, the elderly and patients with weakened immune systems. Healthy adults may be infected with no symptoms. Most patients in Indian River County have been students in elementary or preschool and their teachers.

Country nurses to be audited after teen's death - ABC Online

Country nurses to be audited after teen's death ABC Online The WA Country Health Service says it's working hard to restore the community's faith in country hospitals after the tragic death of a teenage boy who was sent home from an emergency department. Andrew Allan, 16, died from pneumonia and swine flu just ... and more »

Punch Shots: Gatorade all about fueling inaccuracies - Delaware County Daily Times

Punch Shots: Gatorade all about fueling inaccuracies Delaware County Daily Times By CHRISTOPHER A. VITO Gatorade's in some hot water, thanks to that commercial in which Michael Jordan is portrayed smothering flu-like symptoms by drinking orange stuff from a green cup. Problem is the stuff in that cup isn't orange.

Study: Number of EEE cases in Massachusetts has grown - Taunton Daily Gazette

Study: Number of EEE cases in Massachusetts has grown Taunton Daily Gazette The virus causes flu-like symptoms that rapidly progress into disorientation, seizures and coma. About one-third of infected people die, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and most survivors suffer brain damage. and more »

Expect ticks in abundance this summer - Shore News Today

Expect ticks in abundance this summer Shore News Today Neither method is recommended, said Kevin Thomas of the Cape May County Department of Health. Thomas, public health coordinator, said the proper way to remove a tick is to use pointed tweezers to grasp the head as close as possible to the attachment ... and more »