Plague is spread to humans through a bite from an infected flea. People can decrease their risk by treating their pets for fleas and avoiding contact with wildlife, said Sarah Correll, D.V.M., Central District Health Department epidemiologist. Wear insect repellant, long pants and socks when visi
Date: Jun 13, 2018
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A case of the plague has emerged in Idaho — here's why the disturbing disease continues to re-appear
"People can decrease their risk by treating their pets for fleas and avoiding contact with wildlife," Sarah Correll, an epidemiologist with Central District Health Department, said in the statement about the infected child.
Date: Jun 13, 2018
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Health Department: Ada County dog probably has plague
"The dog was in the infected area," said Sarah Correll, the district's epidemiologist. "It likely did have contact with ground squirrels, and she (the owner) took the dog in as soon as it started showing symptoms."
Date: Jun 04, 2015
Category: Health
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Mumps outbreak in Idaho spreads to Washington state
"People who have never been vaccinated can have very serious complications," Sarah Correll, a staff epidemiologist at the Central District Health Department in Boise, said last month when the number of cases was far fewer.
Date: Feb 08, 2015
Category: Health
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Let's Be Careful Out There: CDC Points to 'Severe' Surge of Sexually ...
"Right now, we're up 200 percent," said Sarah Correll, CDHD epidemiologist. "When you consider that each of the confirmed cases is typically linked to multiple partners, it grows exponentially. And, yes, if it continues at this rate, it looks like we could be up 400 percent from (2011)."