Whooping cough is still a concern in our community, especially for parents of school-aged children.
Washoe County’s flu activity remains high, despite recent declines. RSV activity is also increasing.
Northern Nevada Public Health says flu and RSV cases have been increasing in recent weeks.
Flu cases are on the rise in northern Nevada, with 10% of all visits to urgent care or emergency rooms due to the illness.
For decades, the government has advised that all babies be vaccinated against the liver infection right after birth.
Nevada Health Centers and Javara are looking for participants to join their clinical trial.
With the holidays upon us, illnesses are still making their way around the community.
Health officials warn consumers not to eat or serve certain recalled eggs, as nearly 100 people across 14 states, including Nevada.
While many people are probably suffering from allergies in the spring blooms, others are fully getting sick. Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center says they're seeing quite a few respiratory illnesses such as influenza.
The Washoe County School District is releasing numbers daily of the amount of whole schools and individual classrooms in outbreak status.