Flu Causes 3 Deaths In North Carolina
“I really would encourage everyone to get an annual flu vaccine,” McCall said.
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Durham Child Dies Of Possible Meningitis; Health Official On The Deadly Illness
CHAPEL HILL – A 5-year-old child died Wednesday in Durham due to a probable case of bacterial meningitis, according to health officials. The disease is rare and can be deadly if not caught early. A spokesman for the Durham...
Read MoreSpotting Heart Problems in High School Athletes
Evan Raines, a sixteen-year-old junior defensive end from Fayetteville, collapsed on the football practice field on August 3 and later died.
Read MoreWho’s Enforcing Orange County’s Smoking Ban?
Orange County’s new ordinance banning public smoking comes with a $25 fine for violators, but officials say it’s is more about empowerment than enforcement.
Read MoreOrange County Recognized for Measles Prevention
Your local health department has been recognized by the NC Division of Public Health for its speedy response to this year’s measles outbreak.
Read MoreJuly 1 Brings Health Changes And Flooding
On the first of the month, Orange County faced more than five inches of water causing flood damage and the enforcement of the Smoke-Free Public Places Rule.
Read MoreHYAA Baseball Attendees Possible Measles Exposure
Nine cases of the measles have been confirmed in Orange County, 23 in North Carolina.
Read MoreOC Health Department Still On Alert For New Measles Cases
HILLSBOROUGH- Health Department officials say the measles outbreak in Orange County is under control, but we’re not out of the woods yet. Communications Manager Stacy Shelp says the recent outbreak seems to be winding down....
Read MoreOC Reports Fifth Positive Rabies Case
Posted by Ran Northam | Apr 26, 2013 | News Around Town
A two-month-old goat died of rabies despite constant effort to nurse it back to life.
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