... ; staphylococcal food poisoning; measles outbreaks in 1987, 1990 and 1995; numerous outbreaks of pertussis (whooping cough), anthrax in 2001 and West Nile virus in 2002. Always a nurse Tanuz was born ("at home!") in Pecos in 1951 and grew up in a hardworking family. "I always wanted to ... full story
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 West Nile threat remains, health officials warn The Associated Press SANTA FE - State health officials are reminding New Mexico residents they still need to take precautions against West Nile virus, such as using insect repellant on exposed skin. There have been ... full story
Saturday, October 04, 2008 AROUND N.M. Journal and Wire Reports '08 West Nile Cases At 7; None Fatal SANTA FE New Mexico health officials say there have been seven cases of West Nile virus reported in six counties so far this year. The cases include a 64-year-old man from Do ... full story
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Around New Mexico West Nile Reported In Valencia County SANTA FE — New Mexico has its first human case of West Vile virus this year. A 50-year-old Valencia County man contracted the virus at the end of July and the infection was confirmed Tuesday, said ... full story
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Valencia County Man is N.M.'s First 2008 Case of West Nile Associated Press SANTA FE New Mexico has its first human case of West Vile virus this year. A 50-year-old Valencia County man contracted the virus at the end of July and the infection was confirmed ... full story
Thursday, July 24, 2008 Woman in Her 80s is Arizona's First West Nile Death of 2008 Associated Press PHOENIX State health officials are reporting the first West Nile virus death in Arizona this year. The Arizona Department of Health Services says tests from a state laboratory indicate ... full story
... measure of control, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Keep in mind that 10 people in several states contracted West Nile fever in 2008 and no one has died, according to the CDC's Web site, www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/surv&controlCaseCount08_detailed.htm. But ... full story
... there are real bad," according to the member. "If you go there in the summer and wear shorts, you won't be able to see your legs. We've had West Nile down here, you know." Then there's the issue of the homeless man who divides his time between sleeping in the marsh and getting evicted by sheriff ... full story
... . Support Groups: List of support groups active in New Mexico. Medicare Benefit Calculator: * Kaisernetwork.org About the Flu: (an AP interactive) West Nile Virus: * The CDC's info. page SARS Virus: * An AP multimedia Web special Health full story
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