Measles virus. Mother holding tiny baby foot with red rash, closeup – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Prostock-studio TAMPA, FL. – Two of the three measles cases that the Florida Department of Health has identified this year are young individuals in the counties of Hillsborough and Manatee. What we know: According to medical professionals, the
Personal protective equipment in the fight against flu – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo By David Herraez Calzada Palm Beach County, Fl. – Across Florida, flu activity is on the rise as health officials report higher flu positive rates and an increase in ED visits. At least 7.5 million infections, 81,000 hospitalizations, and 3,100 fatalities have
Close-up view of bacteria – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo By Kateryna Kon In Central Florida, at least 14 cases of Legionnaires’ illness have been documented. According to ABC News affiliate WFTV, the Florida Department of Health disclosed the outbreak’s connection to a gym in an email to state Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith. The name of
Fuzzy Caterpillar – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Satyashutter After all, Florida wouldn’t exist without another spooky crawler to be concerned about, would it? According to wildlife officials, puss caterpillars, one of the most poisonous insects in the United States, are on the rise. Florida puss caterpillars According to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, the
Child Vaccination — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Ira Lichi Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo declared Wednesday that the state will take action to repeal all vaccination requirements. Florida would become the first state to do away with the long-standing, constitutionally supported practice of mandating specific immunizations for schoolchildren. During a press conference, Ladapo declared that
Flesh-eating bacteria – Pictured: No swimming advisory sign on beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jean Faucett The number of deaths from “flesh-eating” bacteria is increasing in the U.S.’s southeast coast. This year, infections that can result in necrotizing wounds have killed at least five people in Florida, four in Louisiana, and one in
Researcher is holding Petri dish of Vibrio vulnificus (flesh-eating bacteria) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Arpon Pongkasetkam According to state health officials, four people in Florida have died and over six others are ill after catching a rare “flesh-eating bacteria” this year. The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) reports that deaths in Bay, Broward,
Rusted lead pipes – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by mvdesign Due to the worries of public health advocates and dentists who believe fluoride is a safe and effective approach to prevent cavities in people of all ages, Florida is on the verge of becoming the second state to outlaw the mineral in public drinking water.
Cruise Line Ships Occupy Berths at Port Miami – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by TetKabrit According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 100 guests and crew members on a cruise ship that traveled out of Florida have contracted norovirus. By the numbers: According to the CDC, on February 2, Holland America Line’s
Researcher is holding Petri dish of Vibrio vulnificus (flesh-eating bacteria) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Arpon Pongkasetkam Following recent hurricanes, Florida health officials are reporting a rise in instances of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that may cause diseases that consume flesh. According to data released by the Florida Department of Health on Friday, there