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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's Child Illness Outbreaks: A Tragic Series of Events.

Funeral services for a 6-year-old Marcus Garvey Academy pupil who died last week are Friday in Detroit. The school Jimari attended, Marcus Garvey Academy, remains closed until next week following his death and amid a wave of illnesses reported there. The Detroit Health Department sent a team to the school to help with evaluation and monitoring protocols for disinfecting the school. The building is slated to remain closed until Monday "to allow families to monitor their children's symptoms" in addition to the cleansing, the district said.

via Detroit News|

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Detroit Schools Hit by Illness Outbreaks and Shutdowns.

Marcus Garvey Academy in Detroit is closed for the rest of the week due to an increase in flu-like symptoms among students, including fevers and vomiting. The school will undergo deep cleaning, and families are advised to monitor their children's symptoms. The cause of the illnesses is unknown, and the Detroit Health Department is working with the school district to investigate. A kindergartner at the school died last week, but the cause of death has not been determined. Parents of children ages 4 through 7 are advised to seek medical care promptly if their children experience symptoms.

via Detroit Free Press|

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