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ThedaCare expert offers advice on caregiver health during cold and flu season
16 Jan 2026 15:02 GMT
… Medicine Physician with ThedaCare Physicians-New London | ThedaCare
A health … Johannsen, a Family Medicine Physician with ThedaCare Physicians … , who recommended frequent hand washing with soap and water … measure. However, hand sanitizer is not effective …
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PUBLIC HEALTH: Medical Freedom Act irresponsible
16 Jan 2026 09:45 GMT
… there are signs reminding to wash hands after using the bathroom, or … and supported by Panhandle Health. The Medical Freedom Act makes it illegal … someone with whooping cough (Pertussis) infect others with this awful disease …
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Kentucky confirms first measles case in 2026 as health officials investigate exposures
16 Jan 2026 13:05 GMT
… July 2025.
The infected person was exposed to … The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department first announced community … officials said.
Health officials encouraged good health habits to prevent … contagious illnesses, such as washing hands often with soap and …
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Kentucky Department for Public Health announces first measles case of 2026
16 Jan 2026 06:48 GMT
… measles when an infectious out-of-state … The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department announced community … Kentucky Department for Public Health Commissioner Dr. John Langefeld … Health officials encourage good health habits, such as washing hands often …
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Flu Season Sees Highest Recorded Infection Rate in First Week of January
16 Jan 2026 05:02 GMT
… the New York State Health Commissioner declared influenza … like vomiting.
The health department is stressing the … County Health Department Director of Public Health Olivia … infection or spreading, residents can take small precautions, like hand washing …
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Health board warns of severe flu; talks about youth substance use
15 Jan 2026 21:42 GMT
… basic prevention measures, including frequent hand washing, avoiding touching the face in … such as water contamination or infectious disease outbreaks as examples of … station renovation, curbside contract updates
Health Director Andrew Petty reported steady …
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Rising Levels of Flu Cases Prompt Chelsea Department of Public Health to Invite Residents to Get Vaccinated at City Hall
15 Jan 2026 21:24 GMT
… the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
CHELSEA, MA–In … the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), Chelsea’s … Department of Public Health (CDPH) is inviting Chelsea … and COVID-19 vaccinations
Wash hands frequently with soap and …
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New health alert this afternoon as 'nasty infectious' virus cases soar in UK
15 Jan 2026 15:27 GMT
… a highly infectious illness. The UK Health Security Agency … like norovirus, this includes washing hands regularly. Remember that alcohol … will also help stop infections from spreading. Amy Douglas … prevent passing on the infection to those most vulnerable.” …
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ST.KITTS-NEVIS FLU ALERT ISSUED: HEALTH AUTHORITIES CONFIRM RISE IN RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES AS SKN ENTERS PEAK INFLUENZA SEASON
15 Jan 2026 12:30 GMT
… of the Chief Medical Officer, health officials confirmed that … highly contagious respiratory infections known to circulate during … basic preventative measures:
Wash hands frequently with soap and … implementing appropriate public health measures to protect …
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MoH, GHS Issue Public Health Alert Over Possible Meningitis Outbreak
15 Jan 2026 11:47 GMT
… or death without prompt medical attention.
The alert, … High-Risk Groups Identified
Health officials indicated that children … practise good respiratory hygiene, wash hands regularly with soap and … immediately to the nearest health facility, stressing that …