Tracking Some Of The World’s Most Deadly Outbreaks

Thailand Schools Close after Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease

Written by admin on November 24th, 2007

Thailand seems to be suffering a small Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease outbreak. Several schools have been ordered to close.
The most effected seems to be younger kids. This article reports at least two kindergarten classes and one nursery to be affected.
Although details are very limited it is confirmed that between 30-40 kids were affected.
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Arizona School Cleans Up After Staph Infection

Written by admin on November 23rd, 2007

The Vail Sun reported that Desert Sky Middle School had a confirmed case of MRSA. The school is located in Vail, Arizona. In response the school has sanitized all bathrooms and sports facilities. They have also have made hand sanitizer available in class rooms.
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