Health officials have confirmed another case of whooping cough on the Big Island, and they say it is unrelated to other recent cases.
The Health Ministry doesn't plan to buy vaccines against the disease.
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports the new case is unrelated to the 10 previously reported cases since March. Several of the cases have been in infants too young to be fully vaccinated.
As whooping cough cases are surging globally, some may wonder if it’s necessary to get a booster. Cases of the childhood respiratory disease also known as pertussis are surging internationally and in parts of the U.S., according to a recent report. Bordetella pertussis is a type of bacteria that causes a very contagious respiratory infection
The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed Hawaii island’s 11th case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Children and young people can now benefit from a brand new service from Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) to support their learning, growth and wellbeing. iDiscover is a new community of children, young people and those who support them across Northamptonshire. It offers a wide range of free and fun activities, resources and information to inspire young people aged under 25 to explore who they are, grow as people and learn new things. Activities can include workshops,...
The number of whooping cough cases in the Netherlands has reached the highest level in 10 years, with 7,187 reported to date, public health institute RIVM said on Wednesday. Some 1,800 reports have been made in the past two weeks, including 50 cases in babies, the RIVM said. Half the babies under the age of five months to catch the disease have been hospitalised, as have a quarter of those up to 11 months. So far four babies and two elderly adults have
Emma, the “grandad on the moon” author, created her story after losing her dad last year. Emma struggled to explain her dad's passing to her 3-year-old son. I started saying the generic “Grandads in the sky now”. His response was “is grandad on the moon”. I knew I had to create a book then, to help other young children. I wanted my book to be enjoyable for younger readers, so I tried to avoid being negative and sad. My son used to talk about the different adventures his grandad was having on the...
A recent Nanos research survey found that 'Pessimism and anger remain the top emotions Canadians say best describe their views of the federal government in Ottawa.'
The latest Harvard Youth Poll reveals President Joe Biden has lost significant ground with voters under thirty compared to four years ago, with a 20-point decline among young men. While young Americans give Biden low marks on foreign policy and economic issues including inflation, housing, and the job market, immigration is a leading factor in young people’s departure from Democrats.
The state’s attorney has declined to file charges in connection with three in-custody deaths of McHenry County Jail inmates. A fourth inmate death is still under investigation. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday afternoon that they recently received the final investigations of the in-custody inmate deaths of Sean Grendel, Randy Little and Timothy Mumford. […]
Benjamin Franklin High School has named Dr. Kendall McManus-Thomas as its new principal at the Katherine Johnson Campus.