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Detroit's Marcus Garvey Academy Reopens Despite Haemophilus Influenzae Outbreak

Four cases of Haemophilus influenzae disease have been confirmed at Marcus Garvey Academy in Detroit, with the cases limited to a single classroom. The school had closed temporarily last week for deep cleaning and for families to monitor their children’s symptoms. Haemophilus influenzae, a type of bacteria, can cause different kinds of infections ranging from mild to serious. The Detroit Health Department continues to investigate the illnesses at the school, which reopened on Monday. The CDC recommends staying up to date with recommended vaccines, washing hands often, and avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

via Detroit Free Press|

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Detroit School Reopens After Haemophilus Influenzae Outbreak

Four students from the same class at Marcus Garvey Academy in Detroit tested positive for Haemophilus influenzae, a bacterial infection that can cause flu-like symptoms. The school has undergone a deep cleaning and grief counselors were on hand to support students after the death of a 6-year-old classmate. The illness is preventable with vaccination, but the pandemic has led to an increase in families falling behind on shots.

via WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit|

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Detroit School Reopens After Cleaning Drive Following Illness Outbreak and Student Death.

A Detroit school, Marcus Garvey Academy, is set to reopen after a deep cleaning following an outbreak of flu-like symptoms that affected fewer than 25 of the school's 310 students. A 6-year-old student who was sent home died, but it is unclear if the death was related to the outbreak. Two students were diagnosed with the bacterial illness Haemophilus influenzae. The CDC lists H. flu as a disease caused by bacteria that can bring about ear infections and bronchitis or more serious bloodstream infections. Unknown illnesses in general can spread quickly through schools, particularly with vaccination rates dropping.

via Newser|

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Illness Outbreak Shuts Down Detroit School, Kills One.

Two students at Marcus Garvey Academy in Detroit were diagnosed with the bacterial illness Haemophilus influenzae after the school temporarily closed due to a high rate of flu-like symptoms among students. The school will reopen on Monday. H. flu can cause illnesses such as ear infections and bronchitis or more serious bloodstream infections. Vaccines for Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) are recommended for children starting at 2 months old, but they do not protect against other types of H. flu. The Detroit Health Department is working with the school district to monitor the illnesses and reminded the public that vaccines are available.

via CNN|

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