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Topic: Paralysis
The award was one of 107 grants totaling over $735,482 awarded by the Reeve Foundation to nonprofit organizations nationwide that provide more opportunities, access, and daily quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, their families, and caregivers. ![]() Quality of Life grant received from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to be used for Sports Wheelchairs. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Health confirms First Human West Nile Virus case of 2014People Urged to Eliminate Standing Water, Take Precautions during Outdoor Activities
The WNV case involves a resident of Shelby County who is now recovering. ![]() Mosquito populations in Tennessee are at their peak May through October. There is no human vaccine for West Nile Virus; therefore, Tennesseans are urged to take preventive measures to avoid being bitten by infected mosquitoes. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Health urges Tennesseans to protect themselves against Illnesses spread by Mosquito Bites
“It is extraordinarily unusual to see a confirmed case of West Nile virus in December in this part of the country, and it does cause concern and a need for increased awareness,” said Abelardo Moncayo, Ph.D., with the TDH Division of Communicable and Environmental Diseases and Emergency Preparedness. “While four out of five people with West Nile won’t show symptoms, others will develop severe illness and may suffer death or permanent neurological damage.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=638Sa989zO8 «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report West Nile virus cases on the rise
Of these, 1,405 (53%) were classified as neuroinvasive disease (such as meningitis or encephalitis) and 1,231 (47%) were classified as non-neuroinvasive disease. ![]() West Nile virus (WNV) activity reported to ArboNET, by state, United States, 2012 (as of September 11th, 2012) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
State lab Confirms West Nile Virus in TennesseeResidents Strongly Encouraged to Take Precautions to Prevent Infection
These positive tests tell us that individuals bitten by mosquitoes in Tennessee could be at risk for contracting West Nile Virus, said Abelardo C. Moncayo, PhD, director of the Vector-Borne Diseases program for TDOH. We can help control mosquito populations and lessen the risk of infection by emptying containers with standing water, keeping doors and windows screened, and wearing mosquito repellent when outside. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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