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Massachusetts/Rhode Island: First human case of EEE in critical condition(0)
Boston MA–The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and Rhode Island HEALTH today announced the first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a person. The patient, a male in his 20s from Newport County in Rhode Island, is listed in critical condition. His exposure to a mosquito carrying EEE likely occurred in the southeastern [...]
Full Story»Rhode Island: HEALTH reminds anyone with special healthcare needs to enroll in registry
Providence RI–In light of recent emergency events, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) urges anyone with a disability, chronic condition, or special healthcare need to enroll in the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry. The intent of the Special Needs Emergency Registry is to have a reliable system for the identification of Rhode Islanders [...]
Rhode Island: Health advisory issued against using folk remedy for morning sickness
Providence RI–The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) warns consumers not to use a folk remedy designed to relieve the symptoms of morning sickness. This product is called by several names including “Nzu”, “Poto” or “Calabash Chalk”. These products may be sold as a large pellet or in bulk and they resemble clay.
HEALTH’s laboratory testing [...]
Rhode Island: Update in national Salmonella outbreak investigation
Providence RI–The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) announces today that ground black pepper samples from an open container at Daniele Inc. has tested positive for salmonella. Further lab testing also shows that the ground pepper contains the same strain of salmonella that is associated with a national outbreak. This brand of ground pepper was [...]
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