Allegany Speaks | Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects | Activity https://alleganyspeaks.com/groups/diseases-spread-by-humans-animals-and-insects-336563127/ Activity feed for the group, Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:23:40 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 2e2d39ffcc5146ae999d416377d0503f Carrie Duckworth joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1974/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:19:15 -0500 0 cbeeb87b23e59c471bd81122de2ea346 Brenda Caldwell joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1535/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:15:57 -0500 0 769198463b9000608d8e573ffd649319 MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Just a note to all the travelers who may be going to […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1532/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:50:44 -0500 Just a note to all the travelers who may be going to Dominican Republic to get away from the snow. There have been 3 deaths due to rabies exposure in children. In all three cases the children were bitten by a dog (not the same dog) and did not receive post exposure treatment.
If you go to another country just be aware that the dog variant of…[Read more]

]]> 1 4a552796b6e48341084d0b7480d91d6a Chrissy B posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Raw data + was updated by Chrissy B. https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1520/ Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:01:40 -0500 Raw data + was updated by Chrissy B.

]]> 0 a68a5c47b1a3b44f3bcb828503619afb Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Raw data + was updated by Lynn Kane. https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1476/ Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:56:13 -0400 Raw data + was updated by Lynn Kane.

]]> 0 81eaae909dc615c0634e19ce6541aa70 Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Raw data + was updated by Lynn Kane. https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1474/ Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:29:52 -0400 Raw data + was updated by Lynn Kane.

]]> 0 3cd99976a1a931f84c11d4827a8d7fc4 Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Raw data + was updated by Lynn Kane. https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1442/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 18:42:41 -0400 Raw data + was updated by Lynn Kane.

]]> 0 e6dff5d6619d956490535612bf416997 Annie joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1329/ Wed, 31 Jul 2019 22:29:13 -0400 0 1c7d315043d38daf02a5689ac28c09c2 Alexis Jackson joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1303/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:15:43 -0400 0 e9e3a66a04b3da5c8dedeef9bd525868 MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Dont forget that with the hot weather comes more chances of […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1256/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:17:50 -0400 Dont forget that with the hot weather comes more chances of wild animal exposure. Protect your pets and yourself from rabies by making sure your pet is current on its rabies vaccination!

]]> 0 db2edff37d210105084d62fdb0767561 MJoy uploaded the file: How to check your pets for ticks to Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1255/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:13:16 -0400 Great display of where ticks can hide on your pet.

]]> 0 e6b3769a6e9abfe6ed11da8bbb79e256 Connie Hutson joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1149/ Fri, 10 May 2019 12:29:36 -0400 0 a9cbf75356a616bdcb4370e77ceff4df MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Use Insect Repellent Use EPA-registered insect repellents […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1124/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:38:15 -0400 Use Insect Repellent

Use EPA-registered insect repellents with one of the following active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone. Find an EPA-registered insect repellent that’s right for you.
The effectiveness of insect repellents not registered with the EPA, including s…[Read more]

]]> 1 bead3e4bbbdce503c743cb52adef0791 MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: We cannot easily forecast how severe each tick season will […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1123/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:37:53 -0400 We cannot easily forecast how severe each tick season will be. However, we do know that every year hundreds of thousands of people are bitten by ticks and get sick. Therefore, people should be aware that ticks could be in the areas where they live, work and play. Everyone should take steps to help protect themselves and their loved ones, including…[Read more]

]]> 0 36f627a4806257018e8968e99554432b MJoy uploaded the file: Adopt these health pet habits to Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1043/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:25:44 -0400 Remember to always research the pet you are considering for the family. Sometimes they are just not the right fit.

]]> 0 f0bf782ff9c32d23694c541077c1cf03 MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Eleven people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1042/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:21:40 -0400 Eleven people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from eight states.
One person has been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.
Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence indicate that contact with pet hedgehogs is the likely source of this outbreak.
In interviews, 10 (91%) of 11 ill people reported…[Read more]

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]]> 0 ba872d251ae1db925d64789db2148a67 Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Are you baking holiday cookies? Say No To Raw […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/914/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:32:19 -0500 Are you baking holiday cookies?
Say No To Raw Dough!
https://www.cdc.gov/features/no-raw-dough/index.html

]]> 0 faf992740b54f186ed268aec9e323e31 Paula McKenzie joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/907/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 13:11:05 -0500 0 1a0bca96fbf8194fd9f79cc278969c05 Carey Moffatt joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/903/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:21:40 -0500 0 7b72f58ee87e18c9076e1cdf7baeb8a0 Nicole Bradley joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/884/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 13:50:04 -0500 0 25ea4589f98e2744ca970a4eb9585445 MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Asian Longhorned Tick Spreading Widely in U.S. The Centers […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/874/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:26:44 -0500 Asian Longhorned Tick Spreading Widely in U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with public health, agricultural, and academic experts to understand the possible threat posed by the spread of the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) in several U.S. states since its discovery in 2017, according to today’s M…[Read more]

]]> 2 6a4b9026540c79b525b8e63854744ab3 Renee Kniseley joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/840/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:56:38 -0500 0 5893e75ef4f8f3f87c12da29aae13828 Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Have you been hearing about a fairly new infection that is […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/838/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:07:35 -0500 Have you been hearing about a fairly new infection that is causing paralysis in children.
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition. It affects the nervous system and causes the muscles and reflexes in the body to become weak. CDC has been thoroughly investigating the AFM cases that have occurred since 2014, when we first noted…[Read more]

]]> 0 215e3f399ca8cc92d0f1a91abef94ab8 Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: CDC has stated in its Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/837/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 13:57:52 -0500 CDC has stated in its Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView, that as of the week ending November 17, the geographic spread of influenza in one state was reported as regional; Guam and 14 states reported local activity; and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and 35 states reported sporadic activity. A total…[Read more]

]]> 0 25f3c6a3283db1e58f97903e6a3d1336 Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/836/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 13:44:11 -0500 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Food Safety Alert regarding eating and storing romaine lettuce. Check it out here:
https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2018/o157h7-11-18/index.html

]]> 1 2f84ec682d3cc1a456e185bf6de9d5c7 Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: I finally managed to get the raw data to save in this group. […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/835/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 13:40:56 -0500 I finally managed to get the raw data to save in this group. Take a look, I think you will find it interesting. Lynn

]]> 1 da17dfce47053045a16dbd724c194e68 Patricia Tichnell joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/832/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 20:43:42 -0500 0 38d34f8de3ec7cbb889fd61590c6d451 Susan Stewart joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/828/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 20:04:36 -0500 0 2aaf2a13b2e29efa6cc6d84cd4fbffa0 Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: See the latest Flu Report from the Maryland Department of […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/798/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:35:29 -0500 See the latest Flu Report from the Maryland Department of Health:
https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/influenza/fluwatch/SiteAssets/Pages/Home/Weekly%20Influenza%20Report_MMWR%2045.pdf

]]> 0 6378f6faf6fc96bb48bd6051b04033f4 Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: During the week ending November 10th, flu activity across the […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/797/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:34:56 -0500 During the week ending November 10th, flu activity across the State slightly increased. Now is a great time to get your Flu Shot. Ask your provider for a flu shot. Many of the pharmacies in Allegany County provide the flu vaccine as well.

]]> 0 7c5224efd184c286479481f65f2573a6 Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Get the Facts about the […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/796/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:30:29 -0500 Get the Facts about the Flu:

https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/IDEHASharedDocuments/INFLUENZA_SEASONAL_2018.pdf

]]> 0 dcd1c44a15e96eae7a747588aff01016 Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Lyme disease Lyme Disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/795/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:28:00 -0500 Lyme disease

Lyme Disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a bacterium and transmitted by the bite of an infected black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) or deer tick, which must be attached to the skin for at least 24 hours for transmission to occur.
Not every tick bite causes Lyme disease.
Concentrated in the Northeast and Upper Midwest United…[Read more]

]]> 0 97497bdf2051aca192c299ef7defac70 Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Lyme Disease is prevalent in Allegany County and surrounding […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/794/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:24:13 -0500 Lyme Disease is prevalent in Allegany County and surrounding areas. Learn more about Lyme:
https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/OIDEOR/CZVBD/Pages/lyme-disease.aspx

]]> 0 56d910e2a33e2fc6d47fd9fa200b3e03 MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: There was a story in the news about a British citizen who […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/755/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:00:54 -0500 There was a story in the news about a British citizen who just died from rabies. He was on vacation in Morocco and was nipped by a cat. He sought medical care but was not given the vaccine needed to prevent rabies. He died on November 4. It is very rare but still so prevalent in other countries. Please seek treatment if you are bitten, licked or…[Read more]

]]> 1 78e5825beea76d76710483aeaac5773a MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: A family member went camping in August and a couple days […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/754/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:55:39 -0500 A family member went camping in August and a couple days after the trip noticed something on her stomach. She thought it was a bug bite and just ignored it but noticed a rash. It wasnt a bull eye rash but she went to have it checked out. The doctor didnt want to do anything! She was insistent and the doctor put her on antibiotics. Remember to…[Read more]

]]> 0 ac2155e10f01c08c09252bcc8bd6fb2f MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects: Some not so new diseases spread by animals and insects are […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/748/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:31:16 -0500 Some not so new diseases spread by animals and insects are lymes disease, rabies, zika, rocky mountain spotted fever and west nile virus just to name a few . Has anyone been diagnosed with lymes disease or rocky mountain spotted fever? It would help this group to know what symptoms you experienced. What treatment did you receive and do you have…[Read more]

]]> 1 8815423347b9d617902b6465facb916b MJoy joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/746/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:14:32 -0500 1 5492a848b5bf5e449007fd899da45bbf Jennifer Corder joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/717/ Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:09:50 -0500 0 c83d8994b2cfb8689bcd9ed6690f11d0 Abby Mensinger joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/713/ Sat, 03 Nov 2018 14:15:25 -0400 0 824ad925ef5504a5b6a13e1636f0b377 Chrissy B joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/707/ Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:35:09 -0400 0 4859f9b8fb48b1971b473ce0be109bda Lynn Kane created the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/705/ Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:17:57 -0400 0