Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

From left to right, Jomella Watson-Thompson, Bill DeWitt, Undersheriff Stacy Simmons and Dee Kinard. There’s an epidemic that many people don’t think about when they think of public health problems.

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Suspension notices have been issued by Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) for students with incomplete immunization records.