Month: April 2017

Health Advisory: Measles Outbreak in Minneapolis

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Actions Requested Be aware of an expanding outbreak of measles in Minneapolis, MN. Advise patients planning travel of increased measles activity and ensure they are adequately immunized. When evaluating febrile rash illness, ask about out-of-state and out-of-country travel within the last 21 days. Background A measles outbreak is occurring in the Minneapolis, Minnesota metropolitan area. Health Advisory: Measles Outbreak in Minneapolis

Meningococcal Disease Fact Sheet

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Meningococcal disease is a sudden, severe illness caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. The disease manifests most commonly as meningitis and/or meningococcemia, but may also cause pneumonia, arthritis or pericarditis. The symptoms include sudden high fever, chills, severe headache, stiff neck and back, nausea, vomiting, purpural rash, decreased level of consciousness, difficulty breathing and seizures. Meningococcal Disease Fact Sheet

“What is Public Health?” from American Public Health Association

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Learn why public health is essential in American Public Health Association’s “What Is Public Health?” article. Read article