UC Uptick In Illnesses Caused By Upper Respiratory Diseases
A state health expert says the Upper Cumberland region has seen an uptick in illnesses over the past few weeks due to upper respiratory illnesses. Tennessee Department of Health Epidemiologist Dr. Mary Margaret-Fill said it is not surprising to see a surge in illnesses at this time of year. “We do know from the types […]
Health Expert: UC Winter Bringing A Rise In COVID Cases
A local health expert said COVID cases in the Upper Cumberland are expected to rise as we get deeper into the winter season. Cookeville Regional Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said do not expect a severe rise in COVID cases. Etter said the outlook will be similar to last winter. Etter said CRMC is already […]
UC Pediatrician Against Ending Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation
An Upper Cumberland Pediatrician said she is against the decision to end the recommendation of babies receiving the Hepatitis B vaccine the day they are born. The Federal Vaccine Advisory Committee voted to no longer recommend the vaccine at birth last week. Local Pediatrician Dr. Leslie Treece said the recommendation has been supported for decades […]
Whooping Cough Cases Up, Vaccination Hesitancy A Factor
Some 339 cases of Whooping Cough have been reported in Tennessee through the first six months of this year, 25 in the Upper Cumberland. Dr. Don Grisham is the Tennessee Department of Health’s Regional Medical Director for the Upper Cumberland. Grisham said whooping cough is a bacterial respiratory infection most common in infants. Grisham said […]
