Crystal River Primary Hepatitis A case confirmed, child tested positive
On January 30, 2020, the Citrus County School Board sent out a letter warning parents that their child “may have been exposed to Hepatitis...
HEALTH ALERT: Mosquito-borne disease activity has increased in Citrus County
Citrus County -- The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) today advised residents there has been an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity...
VIDEO: Scientists believe they discovered a breakthrough with COVID and snake venom enzyme
Researchers from the University of Arizona, in collaboration with Stony Brook University and Wake Forest School of Medicine, analyzed blood samples from COVID patient...
COVID-19 cases in Citrus County by area
Citrus County -- This is the Wednesday, April 22, 2020, COVID-19 update for Citrus County.
According to health officials, Citrus County has a total of...
Antifreeze and hand sanitizer are not the same thing,
There have been dozens of posts in regards to hand sanitizer(s) and pets.
In one post, Judith David, wrote, "PET OWNERS PLEASE BE AWARE THAT...
Parents say schools are not doing enough to prevent germs from spreading
A recent investigation shows that most Florida school districts might not be doing enough to prevent the germs that cause more serious illnesses.
The investigation...
HEALTH ALERT: Hepatitis A vaccination recommended after Charlie Horse worker tested positive
OCALA, Fla.—The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) has identified a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service worker in...
This story is nuts: Florida man drops the ball during failed castration
Florida -- On Sunday, August 18, just before midnight, a deputy responded to a home on Orday Road in Sebring after a 911 hang-up.
The...
Investigation underway after 1.6 million doses of Moderna vaccine suspended, contamination concerns
Japan suspended the use of approximately 1.63 million doses of the Moderna vaccine Thursday after contamination was found in vials.
According to Japan's health ministry,...
Subway bread not legally considered bread
This will surely get a rise out of Subway patrons.
Bread sold by the fast-food restaurant subway cannot be legally considered as bread.
According to Ireland’s...