Nationally, the CDC estimates at least 4.6 million cases, 49,000 hospitalizations, and 1,900 deaths from flu so far this season.
The first measles case since 2018 has been reported in Washoe County. Northern Nevada Public Health says a man tested positive on Friday.
The Southern Nevada Health District has reported a confirmed case of measles in an out-of-state visitor to Clark County.
Northern Nevada Public Health says respiratory viruses are the prevailing illnesses circulating in the region now, and that cases of those illnesses are increasing.
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.
An early analysis suggests current vaccines may still be somewhat effective against the new version of the flu.
All of the infants were hospitalized after consuming ByHeart formula, officials said. No deaths have been reported.
Free flu shots, giveaways, and special guests await families at this weekend’s NNPH clinic.