Understanding Hantavirus: What You Need to Know
Historical Description of Hantavirus Hantavirus was first identified in the United States in 1993 during an outbreak in the Four Corners region, where Arizona, Colorado,…
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Jackson County Public Health Investigates Rising Cases of Pertussis in Community
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has been circulating across the Kansas City region, including in Eastern Jackson County. While Jackson County Public…
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Tick Bites Cause Allergies? AGS 101
Did you know that tick encounters have been steadily increasing in Missouri? As the world’s climate changes, we can expect to see an…
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Measles in the US: What You Need to Know
UPDATE: On Friday, April 18, Missouri announced a confirmed measles case in Taney County connected to international travel. The patient is a child…
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Your Bird Flu Questions, Answered
Last updated 12/27/2024. This winter, reported cases of birds infected with avian influenza have risen in the Kansas City area. While the public…
