by admin | Oct 21, 2024 | Bacteria
Originally Published by MSN.com More than 30 people have contacted a food poisoning lawyer seeking representation for cases linked to a LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights, the Lange Law Firm told 5 On Your Side Friday. The St. Clair County Health Department and...
by admin | Oct 21, 2024 | Outbreaks
Originally Published by MSN.com Fall is a beautiful time of year, but it’s also when many viral illnesses peak. The cooler weather can weaken the immune system, increasing your vulnerability to infections, especially among children, the elderly, and those with weaker...
by admin | Oct 14, 2024 | Viruses
Originally Published by Rio Grande Guardian Each year, an estimated 58,000 to 80,000 U.S. children under five years of age are hospitalized due to respiratory syncytial virus. When it comes to infant hospitalizations, two out of three babies get RSV by age one. While...
by admin | Oct 7, 2024 | Infection prevention
Originally Published by the CDC As people get older, their immune systems do not work as well. Older adults are also more likely to have underlying health conditions. Most deaths from respiratory viruses occur in people older than 65, with risk increasing sharply with...
by admin | Sep 30, 2024 | Infection prevention
Originally Published by the University of Virginia There’s a chill in the air, students are back in school and summer’s colors are fading: Cold and flu season is nearly upon us. For the last three years, health care providers have warned of a “tripledemic,” during...
