Following previous hurricanes, Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria

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Researcher is holding Petri dish of Vibrio vulnificus (flesh-eating bacteria) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Arpon Pongkasetkam Following recent hurricanes, Florida health officials are reporting a rise in instances of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that may cause diseases that consume flesh. According to data released by the Florida Department of Health on Friday, there

Death toll from COVID-19 in Florida rises

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South Florida COVID-19 Testing Site — Courtesy: Shutterstock — YES Market Media According to data on the state Department of Health website, 3,162 Florida resident deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 this year, and the death toll is still rising. There were more deaths than there had been in early June (2,740) and early July

Two Florida cities are among the top 20 “dirtiest” in the United States, per research

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Scattered trash and bird on city street – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Margy Crane According to recent research, one of the biggest cities in the South has overtaken an urban East Coast region to become the “dirtiest” city in the country. An assessment of over 150 of the largest American cities was conducted by

An outbreak of measles at a Florida elementary school has confirmed six cases

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Measles virus. Mother holding tiny baby foot with red rash, closeup – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Prostock-studio A measles epidemic at the Manatee Bay Elementary School in Weston, Florida, has resulted in six cases of the disease. In a letter sent to nearby medical professionals on Friday, the Florida Department of Health in Broward

More than 130 passengers on a Florida cruise inexplicably become sick with stomach flu

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Stomach flu onboard – Queen Victoria Cruise Ship, May 21st, 2020 arriving at Southampton – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Wayleebird Health officials said that more than 130 passengers on a Cunard Cruise Line ship that sailed from Florida had unexplained diarrhea and vomiting fits. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated in an advisory

Florida abortion legislation surpasses 863K signatures en route to the 2024 ballot

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Protestors in favor of abortion rights – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Stephanie Kenner Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment to guarantee abortion rights are moving closer to gathering the necessary number of signatures, with just one month to go.  863,876 valid signatures on the petition for the proposition were shown on the Florida Division

CDC map shows flu season gaining traction in Florida

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Doctor holding pen card that states “flu season ahead” – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Inna Kot The spread of COVID-19 is decreasing, but the flu season is still in its early stages. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed new data on Friday that indicates an increase in influenza activity in numerous U.S.

Five deaths from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria have been reported by Florida officials in Tampa Bay since January

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Flesh-eating bacteria found on in Tampa Bay (Not pictured); No Swimming Advisory Sign On Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jean Faucett According to Florida officials, five people have been proven deceased in the Tampa Bay area as a result of a flesh-eating bacteria that is known to lurk near beaches. The vibrio vulnificus

Florida counties are affected by the dengue virus, according to health experts

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Swarm of mosquitos over lake – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: VladKK As the number of dengue virus infections increased this month, Florida health authorities issued a mosquito-borne sickness notice for Broward County.  Miami-Dade County now joins Broward County, which includes Fort Lauderdale, as the disease spreads throughout the region.  In its report on the

According to the CDC, Leprosy can be endemic in the Sunshine State

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Close-up view of bacteria that causes leprosy – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo By Kateryna Kon Increasing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that leprosy, commonly known as Hansen’s disease, is spreading endemic in the Southeast United States.   According to a recent research letter from the CDC, 81 percent of cases recorded