Friday, February 1, 2013
The medical director of Summit County Public Health said there have been anecdotal reports of the virus.
Although the flu is on everyone’s minds this season, the winter vomiting bug, or the norovirus, is making its rounds. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the norovirus causes about 70,000 hospitalizations and 800 deaths each year, mostly in young children and the elderly. Some of the virus' common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pains. The CDC points out that the norovirus is often referred to as the stomach flu, but it is unrelated to influenza. According to Dr. Marguerite Erme, Medical Director of Summit County Public Health, it is not required by law to report this virus to the county health board, but there have been several anecdotal accounts of the virus spreading through …
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Whether the next snowpocalypse hits today, tomorrow or next week, here's are a few things you can do ahead of time to be prepared.
Top off – Make sure you have a full tank of gas in the car and fill washer, radiator and oil are filled to proper levels. Traffic jams due to weather-related accidents burn fuel and overheat engines. In bad weather you may also be called to take on extra errands – better not to complicate matters with a trip to the gas station too. Power up – If you don’t have a set of rechargables on hand, it’s a good idea to stock up on batteries for your flashlights and lanterns. Many of these items take a variety of sizes, so check your expiration dates. Ideal storage temperature is between 40 and 50 degrees farenheit. Charge cell phones and laptops too. It should go without saying that a well-charged cell phone should be in your hand if you venture …
Monday, December 20, 2010
Think of our site as the community water cooler — a place where you can stop by and talk about everything going on around town
So what can you do at Stow Patch? We've built Patch so that you have plenty of opportunities to comment on stories, share your opinions, post photos and announcements and add events to the community calendar. We hope that our site will strengthen the community, but we can't do it without you. So get to it! 1. Comment on an Article We subscribe to the idea that "news is a conversation." Much of our reporting will emanate from what readers tell us in e-mails, comments on our sites, and in conversations around town. Share your thoughts and reactions to our articles by posting a comment directly below each story. 2. Ask a Question So maybe you want to know when that pothole is going to get fixed, or maybe you're a local expert on native …
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10:47 am on Monday, February 4, 2013
"It's here, and it's expected to be here. It's a winter illness that we see between Thanksgiving and Easter." Good reasons to avoid spending time indoors in crowded places. Another tip. Avoid touching your face when your out in public. Rock star Jon Bon Jovi says this is how he avoids getting sick when he is on the road. more ›