CDC Issues Health Advisory

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Meningococcal Disease Linked to Umrah Travel to Saudi Arabia May 20, 2024 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Health AlertNetwork (HAN) Health Advisory to inform healthcare providers and the public about recent cases ofmeningococcal disease linked to Umrah travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Since April2024, there […]

Increased Influenza Cases

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Flu activity generally first increases in children and then spreads to older age groups. While flu season ranges from October through early May, flu activity typically peaks between December and February. Erie County is currently experiencing a significant increase in hospitalizations attributed to influenza. Both Influenza A and Influenza B have resulted in these hospitalizations. […]

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