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Louisiana Department of Health continues to urge caution to prevent Vibrio vulnificus infection
Vibrio bacteria can cause illness when an open wound is exposed to coastal waters or when a person eats raw or undercooked seafood, particularly oysters.
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Louisiana Department of Health releases Request for Information for public engagement on Rural Health Transformation Program
LDH will utilize this program to provide transformative changes with long-lasting health benefits for rural Louisianans.
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Request for Information (RFI) Released: Office of Public Health Seeks New Certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) Solution
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Louisiana Department of Health urges caution to prevent Vibrio vulnificus infection
The department is seeing a higher number of Vibrio vulnificus cases and deaths than are typically reported.
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LDH confirms first human West Nile virus case of 2025 mosquito season
This case was confirmed in an individual from Livingston Parish who was hospitalized due to complications from the infection.
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As summer heats up, LDH helps residents prevent heat-related illness
Residents, workers, and employers need to know the symptoms of heat illness and treatments to prevent heat stroke or death.
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LDH reminds residents to protect against West Nile virus
Mosquito activity increases during the warmer summer months, which raises the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
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LDH urges residents to practice safe swimming and water safety
As summer approaches, the Louisiana Department of Health is reminding families about the importance of water safety measures.
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LDH concludes measles investigation, updates whooping cough cases in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health today announced encouraging news regarding measles in the state, with no new infections identified following two recently reported cases. However, LDH continues to monitor a concerning trend of increasing whooping cough (pertussis) cases across Louisiana.
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Whooping cough cases remain high across Louisiana
The significant spread of whooping cough is leading to a corresponding increase in reported hospitalizations and deaths.
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Louisiana Department of Health leadership announces key initiatives
These priorities were established to create focus and address overarching problems that have prevented Louisianans from achieving better health and independence.
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Louisiana Department of Health confirms Greater New Orleans area measles case
This is the first measles case reported in Louisiana in 2025.