WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing few cases of several viruses
A rundown of what’s circulating in Mid-Missouri.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors say flu season is over as cases decline
A look at the illnesses circulating in Mid-Missouri.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Flu cases remain common while COVID-19 and RSV continue to decline
A roundup of illnesses going around Columbia.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors still seeing cases of the flu and COVID-19
A look at the sicknesses circulating in Mid-Missouri.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing cases of upper respiratory infections, flu and COVID-19
Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing respiratory illnesses, flu and COVID-19
Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall BlendJet 2 blenders, kids’ play dress-up sets and fish fillets
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 4.8 million BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders.
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Boil order issued for Howard County
HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Howard County Public Water Supply District has issued a boil water after the Howard County Regional Water Commission detected a leak in the area. According to Nichole Wilmsmeyer with the County, the boil order began on Friday and will run until further notice. Howard County Residents Affected include: All CPWSD #1
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Five Missouri children poisoned by lead in applesauce pouches
The department didn’t identify the children but said the cases were found as part of the FDA’s investigation that started Nov. 2.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Teslas, mold and mildew stain remover and mini string lights recalled
Tesla has recalled over 2 million of its vehicles over its autopilot feature.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing strep throat, flu and COVID-19 cases
Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall children’s stainless-steel cups, chocolate coins and Chrysler vehicles
Tiblue stainless-steel children’s cups have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Continue Reading RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall applesauce pouches, eyedrops and children’s nightgowns
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall after the pouches can lead to possible lead exposure.
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Report highlights importance of pool safety to prevent children from drowning
As summer heats so does the traffic at pools and spas. Unfortunately, the number of drownings for children under 15 across the country is high and affects a disproportional number of minorities.Â
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May highlights mental health awareness as issues rise among children
One-in-six kids between the ages of 6 and 17 years old experience a mental disorder each year, mental health experts say.
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Spectrum Health Care Clinic closes its doors in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Spectrum Health Care Clinic closed its doors Wednesday without notice. The clinic was located at 1123 Wilkes Boulevard in Columbia. Signs posted on the front door state that the clinic is closed until further notice, citing financial hardships. Spectrum offered medical assistance for HIV/AIDS patients, as well as STI testing and birth
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Columbia/Boone County health department to host flu shot clinics in October
The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to offer the flu vaccine for free, to those between the ages of six months to 18 years old at multiple clinics.
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Two additional clinics added in Columbia to administer new COVID booster
Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services added two additional clinics to administer the new COVID-19 bivalent vaccine due to high demand.
Continue ReadingInternational Overdose Awareness Day and the growing opioid epidemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. This annual international campaign is designed to end overdoses, remember those who have died without stigma, and to increase awareness of addiction. Fake prescription pills have risen to popularity with people thinking they are taking a certain drug, only to be taking a combination of others
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Health experts talk opioid and fentanyl crisis in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The opioid epidemic continues to spread across the state of Missouri, and experts say fentanyl use is becoming more widespread. The Columbia Police Department said it has found trace amounts of fentanyl in nearly all illicit drugs, including cocaine, fake pills, and marijuana products. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department and CPD reported
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