#public-health-response
#public-health-response
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Coronavirus
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days agoMeningitis strain revealed after disease detected in three Kent schools: Latest
A rapidly progressing meningococcal outbreak in Kent resulted in multiple cases emerging within 24 hours, prompting immediate public notification and preventative antibiotic distribution to close contacts once additional cases were identified on Sunday.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days agoMeningitis in Kent fatal outbreak identified as less targeted strain B
We have now identified from some of the testing that it seems to be the group B meningococcal strain that is causing outbreak in Kent. We have a meningococcal vaccine covering four different strains in teenagers. Usually it is given at the age of 13 or 14 years of age. It covers four main groups A, C, W and Y.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days agoTwo die and 11 seriously ill in meningitis outbreak at University of Kent
The fast-acting disease is caused by meningococcal bacteria spreading to the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord, which causes meningitis, and infecting the bloodstream, which causes sepsis. The UKHSA said anyone with meningitis and septicaemia symptoms should seek medical help urgently, which could help save lives.
Coronavirus
Public health
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks agoSecond mumps case reported at Berkeley High, exposure risk raised to moderate'
Berkeley High School confirmed a second mumps case, prompting health officials to elevate the exposure risk assessment from low to moderate and recommend vaccination verification for the school community.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks agoCalifornia measles outbreaks linked to pockets of unvaccinated residents
California health departments must identify and quarantine measles contacts within 72 hours, as measles is extremely contagious with nine of ten unvaccinated people contracting it from one infected person.
Environment
fromSouth China Morning Post
3 months agoDelhi battles severe pollution with traffic bans, work-from-home order
Delhi's winter air pollution reaches "severe" levels from trapped vehicle, construction, and crop-burning emissions, prompting strict curbs, vehicle bans, and reduced office attendance.
San Francisco
fromKqed
3 months agoSan Francisco Supervisor Calls for Changes at General Hospital After Killing of Social Worker | KQED
San Francisco officials are reviewing hospital security and considering metal detectors and other protocols after a fatal hospital stabbing to protect staff, patients, and visitors.
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