WEATHER ALERT
Pediatric doctor expects measles to spread as spring break approaches
Read full article: Pediatric doctor expects measles to spread as spring break approachesWith countless spring breakers expected to flock to and from Northeast Florida in just a matter of days, health officials are sounding the alarm about measles.
Measles: ‘It’s not a matter of whether we will have an outbreak in Northeast Florida, it’s a matter of when’
Read full article: Measles: ‘It’s not a matter of whether we will have an outbreak in Northeast Florida, it’s a matter of when’A measles outbreak at a South Florida elementary school has health officials warning of a rise in cases.
Duvals top health official concerned about lack of vaccinations
Read full article: Duvals top health official concerned about lack of vaccinationsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. As kids head back to school theres a real concern about their health beyond the coronavirus and its something parents can control. Duval County was above the national average when it came to vaccinations but now the numbers are so low that health officials are concerned it could lead to another health crisis. This is not a political issue, Dr. Pauline Rolle, director of the Duval County health department, said. Its not just a Duval issue, this is a worldwide issue and so everyone is put at risk by children not being vaccinated appropriately, Rolle said. There are several options through the county health department to get free vaccines.