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local-health18 days ago•1 min saved

Rabies-positive bat found in downtown Minneapolis prompts exposure check

On Sept. 15, a bat found on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis tested positive for rabies. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is tracing anyone who may have touched the bat and advising those who handled it to contact a healthcare provider. People who did not touch the bat are not at risk. Rabies bites can be tiny and painless, so seek guidance from a healthcare professional if there was any contact; MDH can be reached at 651-201-5414.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#bat #exposure #local-health

local18 days ago•2 min saved

Authorities seek bystander seen handling rabid bat in downtown Minneapolis

Health officials are seeking a woman who was seen handling a bat that tested positive for rabies on a downtown Minneapolis sidewalk; anyone who touched the bat should contact authorities and seek medical advice, as rabies exposure requires prompt care even if a bite isn’t obvious.

via cbsnews.com|

#bat #exposure #local

health19 days ago•3 min saved

Measles exposure alert for Union Station travelers

LA County health officials warn that an infected passenger who traveled through Union Station last weekend may have exposed travelers. People at the station from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday should monitor for measles symptoms for 7–21 days; those with two MMR doses are protected, while unvaccinated or unknown-status individuals are at higher risk. Monitor through Oct. 3 and seek medical care if symptoms appear, after calling ahead to a health facility if exposed.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#exposure #health #measles

health21 days ago•0 min saved

Public health alert after measles case visits Scottsdale Walgreens

A person with a confirmed measles case visited a Scottsdale Walgreens in September, and county health officials urge anyone who was at the store during that time to monitor for symptoms.

via azcentral.com|

#exposure #health #measles

health21 days ago•1 min saved

Measles exposure reported at Cincinnati Children’s ER prompts public health notice

Two out-of-state visitors diagnosed with measles were contagious while at Cincinnati Children’s Emergency Department. Cincinnati Health Department says there are no active measles cases in Cincinnati. Exposed individuals are being contacted; those with symptoms should call their medical provider before seeking care. Potential exposure windows: Sept. 14, 5:40–7:48 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. Sept. 14–1:15 a.m. Sept. 15. Symptoms usually appear 5–10 days after exposure (up to 21 days).

via WLWT|

#cincinnati #emergency-department #exposure

health21 days ago•5 min saved

Measles exposure warning issued for three Ocean City venues in Maryland

Maryland health officials warn of potential measles exposure linked to an out-of-state case after an infected person visited three Ocean City locations (Casablanca Oceanside Inn, Buona Vita Pizzeria, Bonfire Restaurant) in early September; contact tracing is underway and those who were at the venues during the listed times should monitor for symptoms for 21 days, especially if not fully vaccinated. Protective measures include having two vaccine doses or being born before 1957. Maryland has 40 measles cases in 2026 to date.

via WTOP News|

#exposure #health #maryland

health21 days ago•2 min saved

Health alert issued after possible measles exposure at Scottsdale Walgreens

A possible measles exposure occurred at the Walgreens on Via Linda in Scottsdale on Sept. 9 between 8 a.m. and 10:25 a.m.; anyone in the store during that window should monitor for symptoms through Sept. 29, as measles can linger in the air up to two hours after an infected person leaves. A Valley resident tested positive and is believed to have been exposed while traveling out of the county. Symptoms include fever, red eyes, cough and runny nose; two-dose MMR vaccination is recommended and available year-round. Maricopa County has 28 measles cases this year.

via AZ Family|

#exposure #health #measles

health21 days ago•6 min saved

Rabies alert widens as Washington bats test positive amid US rise in exposures

CDC warns of a nationwide rise in rabies exposures. In Washington state, 20 bats tested positive for rabies across 11 counties in 2026, with no human cases reported yet. Rabies is nearly 100% fatal once symptoms appear but preventable with prompt post-exposure vaccination; if exposed, seek medical guidance, and protect pets by vaccination and avoiding wildlife.

via Tacoma News Tribune|

#bats #exposure #health

health22 days ago•20 min saved

Colorado issues measles exposure alerts after international traveler visit

Colorado health officials warn that residents may have been exposed to measles at several northwest Denver-area locations last week after an international traveler with the illness visited Boulder, Westminster, and Lafayette; watch for fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash for 21 days after exposure, and call your provider before seeking care. Colorado has 25 measles cases in 2026 (mostly unvaccinated) with seven hospitalizations; nationally, 2026 is the worst year for measles since 1992.

via cpr.org|

#colorado #exposure #health

health23 days ago•2 min saved

TB case at Seventy-First High School triggers extensive contact tracing in Cumberland County

A confirmed tuberculosis case at Seventy-First High School in Cumberland County has prompted health officials to identify about 260 people who may have had close contact. The county health department, in coordination with the NC Department of Health and Human Services and Cumberland County Schools, is notifying and screening potential contacts as part of the investigation.

via WRAL|

#cumberland-county #exposure #health

local26 days ago•26 min saved

Potential rabid bat prompts health guidance at Roger Williams Park Zoo

The Rhode Island Department of Health says a potentially rabid bat was seen in late August at Roger Williams Park Zoo’s water play area in Providence. The bat was discarded and officials consider the risk to visitors low. If you had contact with a bat at the zoo on or before Aug. 24, contact RIDOH for exposure assessment and possible treatment at 401-222-2577 (Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; 401-276-8046 after hours). Rabies treatment is most effective when started early, and vaccination can prevent rabies if exposure occurs.

via WJAR|

#bat #exposure #local

health29 days ago•58 min saved

Petting-zoo party sparks public health rabies alert

A North Carolina family hired a mobile petting zoo for a private party in August; days later, multiple baby goats from the affair tested positive for rabies, triggering a local and state health investigation. Durham County and NC health officials warned guests with any contact to the goats between July 28 and August 27 to contact health authorities for risk assessment and potential vaccination, while the goats were euthanized for testing. The event highlights the seriousness of rabies exposure and the need for prompt medical guidance after animal contact.

via Yahoo|

#exposure #goats #health

health29 days ago•3 min saved

Measles exposure at Rochester hospital spurs public health alert

An unvaccinated individual with measles visited Strong Memorial Hospital’s emergency department in Rochester from Sept. 7–8, potentially exposing about 100 people. Monroe County public health is reviewing records and has advised anyone who was in the ED during that window to monitor for symptoms through Sept. 28 and contact their health provider if illness develops. Vaccination remains the best protection (one MMR dose ~93% effective; two doses ~97%). Monroe County’s one-dose vaccination rate for children by age two is about 86% (slightly down from 87% in January 2025). Local health officials are also tracking cases in nearby counties and reminding travelers to ensure immunity and vaccination as needed.

via WHEC.com|

#exposure #health #measles

health29 days ago•48 min saved

Kane County Sees Second Measles Case in Vaccinated Individual, Health Officials Say

Kane County health officials confirm a second measles case in a vaccinated person who had contact with the first case; the second case is not infectious. The initial case involved an unvaccinated traveler and up to 1,600 potential exposures, with exposure sites including Kaneland High School in Maple Park and Next Generation Pediatric Clinic in South Elgin. Health officials say being exposed does not guarantee infection and are guiding those exposed to monitor for symptoms, verify immunity, or quarantine as needed while the health department contacts affected individuals.

via patch.com|

#exposure #health #kane-county

crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Noel Clarke charged with six sexual-offence counts, including assault and voyeurism

Actor Noel Clarke has been charged with six sexual offences—two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism and one exposure—alleged to involve five women and to have occurred between 2007 and 2016. After a September 2025 police investigation, he is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 21 October. The CPS says there is sufficient evidence and emphasizes a fair trial and that reporting should not prejudice proceedings; Clarke is known for Doctor Who and Kidulthood.

via The Guardian|

#court-appearance #crime #exposure