BLACHLY, Ore. — Two Triangle Lake Charter School students are recovering from the whooping cough that is affecting the rest of the school. School administrators say two students tested positive for pertussis, more commonly known as the whooping cough, at the school in April. Both kids are a part of the third grade class. Once … Continue reading »
Pertussis Cases Cause Concern
EUGENE, Ore. — Three confirmed cases of the whooping cough within the last week have Lane County health representatives concerned. The illness has a transmission rate much higher than the flu. One case can cause up to 16 more. So the county has scheduled six Tdap clinics over the next two months to help people … Continue reading »
1 in 3 Don’t Have Paid Sick Days
(CNN) — You know that coughing co-worker you wish would stay home? Turns out, many Americans cannot afford to. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly a third of the nation’s employees cannot take sick days. While most full-timers get paid sick days, only a fraction of part-time workers get them. That’s raising health … Continue reading »
Clinics See Flu Vaccine Rush
EUGENE, Ore. — With flu shots scarce at pharmacies in Lane County, we learned, some urgent cares seem to be the only places with a good supply. The four urgent cares in our area are seeing an influx in people lining up for the flu shot. We began reporting Thursday night that the urgent cares … Continue reading »
19 People Hospitalized Due to Flu
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Lane County Public Health says a flu outbreak at an assisted living facility sickened 55 people. Nineteen of those were taken to the hospital. The health department says the people were infected with Influenza Type A, which causes severe fever, cough, runny nose, nasal congestion and muscle and joint aches. It can … Continue reading »
