Influenza (Flu)

Influenza  is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses causing symptoms such as fever, cough, headache, runny nose, sore throat, and body aches. There are two main types of Influenza virus: Types A and B.  Influenza is highly infectious and can cause mild to severe illness. The best way to protect yourself from Influenza is by getting a vaccine each year.  To learn more about the flu visit: 

https://oeps.wv.gov/toolkits/documents/flu/Flu-Fact-Sheet.pdf 

For Parents: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/family/flu-guide-for-parents-2018.pdf 

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/ 

Disease Information

Information to help control the spread of disease and to protect others from getting it.

Monkeypox FAQs

Monkeypox FAQs

Basics What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder,...

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How Monkeypox Spreads

How Monkeypox Spreads

Close or Intimate Contact Monkeypox can spread to anyone through close, personal, often skin-to-skin contact, including: Direct contact with monkeypox rash, scabs, or body fluids from a person with monkeypox. Touching objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding, or towels),...

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Monkeypox Signs & Symptoms

Monkeypox Signs & Symptoms

Monkeypox symptoms People with monkeypox get a rash that may be located on or near the genitals (penis, testicles, labia, and vagina) or anus (butthole) and could be on other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth. The rash will go through several stages,...

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Norovirus (the stomach bug)

Norovirus (the stomach bug)

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus. Norovirus infection causes gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines). This leads to diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Norovirus illness is often called by other names, such as food poisoning and stomach...

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Scabies

Scabies

Scabies  is an infestation of the skin caused by a mite.  It causes severe itching and a pimple like rash.  It is spread through close skin-to-skin contact with someone who has scabies.  For more information:  https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/ 

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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C  is a contagious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis C virus.  It is usually spread through contact with blood from someone who is infected with Hepatitis C, through sharing needles, syringes or equipment to inject drugs. For more information on...

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Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B  is a contagious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus. It is transmitted through blood, semen, or other body fluids.  It can be spread from mother to baby during birth. Hepatitis B can cause a short-term illness or become a long-term chronic...

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Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A  is a contagious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus.  It is spread through the fecal-oral route or from contact with objects, food or drink contaminated by a person with Hepatitis A.  It is usually milder in children.  There is a vaccine to...

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Hepatitis

Hepatitis

Hepatitis  is an inflammation of the liver, which is the organ responsible for filtering the blood and fighting infection.  Hepatitis usually causes symptoms such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and loss of...

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Head Lice

Head Lice

Head lice  is caused by a parasitic insect that can be found on the head, including the eyebrows and eyelashes. They are spread from close contact (head-to-head), sharing combs or brushes, or from the environment of someone who has lice.  For more information visit: ...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronaviruses There are four types of coronaviruses that are common in humans and often cause mild to moderate illness like the common cold.  Coronaviruses are common in many species of animals, and usually cannot be transmitted to humans. Occasionally, there are...

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