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health1 year ago

"Tuberculosis Outbreak at Har-Ber High School Sparks Concern"

The Arkansas Department of Health confirmed a case of Tuberculosis at Springdale Har-Ber High School and recommended that parents have their children tested for TB if they were in close contact with the infected person. Common symptoms of TB include a persistent cough, coughing up blood, fever, night sweats, weight loss, fatigue, and chest pain. Free testing is available at the health unit in Springdale, and parents were advised to seek immediate care if their children showed any signs of infection.

via 4029tv|
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health2 years ago

Flu Deaths Rise in Arkansas as Activity Level Increases

The Arkansas Department of Health reports a rise in flu and respiratory illnesses, with an additional death due to flu. The state's flu activity level has increased to 10 on a 13-point scale. Pneumonia and COVID-19 have also caused numerous deaths. Emergency room admissions for flu, COVID-like illness, and RSV have increased. Nationally, there have been over 3.7 million flu cases, 38,000 hospitalizations, and 2,300 deaths this season. The Arkansas Department of Health emphasizes the importance of flu vaccination to prevent the spread of the disease.

via KARK|
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health2 years ago

"State Records Reveal Numerous Violations at Little Rock Splash Pad Linked to Fatal Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection"

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has reported multiple code violations at the Little Rock splash pad where a child contracted a deadly brain-eating amoeba. Violations included issues with pH levels, broken chlorinator, excessive chlorine levels, and maintenance record-keeping. The ADH stated that the pool and splash pad should not have been opened with these recurring issues and ordered them to remain closed until all violations are addressed. Legal action may be taken against the country club if they open before compliance is achieved. Naegleria Fowleri, the amoeba responsible, can cause a fatal infection called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). The last case in Arkansas in 2013 saw a 12-year-old girl survive after 55 days of hospitalization.

via KARK|
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