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West Nile Virus Found in Chastain Park, Atlanta
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (318+ words) A mosquito trap at Chastain Memorial Park in Buckhead has tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting the City of Atlanta to order immediate spraying across the sprawling 268-acre park. Officials have not stated whether any human cases have been…...
Mosquitoes in Chastain Park test positive for West Nile virus
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (160+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta A mosquito trap in Chastain Park has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Chastain Park Conservancy. The Conservancy said the location is a repeat positive site, meaning positive mosquito pools have previously…...
Public health officials in Georgia trace possible measles exposures after outbreak at a daycare
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (236+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Measles infections in an Atlanta-area daycare have been confirmed among eight children who were unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The outbreak, defined by the Centers for Disease…...
Snellville Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, Officials Warn
1+ week, 2+ day ago (226+ words) Officials say anyone bitten or scratched by a stray or suspected rabid animal should seek medical care immediately and tell their healthcare provider about the exposure. The standard post-exposure regimen for unvaccinated people recommended by the CDC includes thorough wound…...
Dated milk, unclean ice machine: Dawson County’s latest kitchen inspections
1+ week, 4+ day ago (19+ words) Slip ups with food storage, kitchen cleanliness and more led to a B for one Dawson-area senior living facility....
Two measles-related deaths reported in Pennsylvania
2+ week, 5+ day ago (127+ words) Both deaths occurred in Lancaster County, health officials said....
Kitchen Inspections: Dirty utensils and expired food among recent Forsyth County health inspections violations
2+ week, 6+ day ago (10+ words) Here’s how restaurants scored between Aug. 11 and Aug. 23....
CDC names permanent director after nearly a year of vacancy. What's next for the agency?
3+ week, 35+ min ago (572+ words) Read CDC names permanent director after nearly a year of vacancy. What's next for the agency? by Mark Lannaman for SaportaReport here....
Fentanyl poses rising threat to older adults
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1560+ words) Lethargic behavior. Slurred words. Unusual sleep patterns. Nausea and vomiting. Begging a doctor not to change a certain medication. All can be signs of misuse of fentanyl and other opioids, a hot-button concern for older adults who are more vulnerable…...
Georgia's seventh case of measles this year reported in the Atlanta area
3+ week, 5+ day ago (355+ words) The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed measles in an Atlanta-area resident on Tuesday evening. This is the state’s seven confirmed case this year. Last year, the state reported 10 measles cases total. An outbreak, as defined by the Centers for…...