Diseases

There are alarming reports of a disease that is fatal for dogs that is spreading in Missouri and already several animals have had to be put down as a result.

This is not meant to create alarm, just awareness. A deadly mosquito-borne disease that kills 1 in 3 has been reported in Wisconsin.

The good news is that this disease normally only affects animals, but it can spread to people, too. There are reports that rabbit fever has been detected in animals and is spreading throughout Illinois right now.

There are some things you love to see your city become famous for and others you don't. This is that second one. Suddenly, two Missouri places have become synonymous with a vile creature - rats.

The bird flu is back and it's spreading including one case where a human has been sickened after contact with cattle. I have also confirmed that bird flu has been confirmed in Missouri in 2024 affecting flock sizes of over 90,000.

Illinois hasn't seen this many cases of a highly-infectious disease in recent memory and the state is mystified why 2024 has suddenly seen spikes yet again of what can be for many a very serious problem.

I saw a health alert from the state of Missouri that immediately question myself to make sure I was up-to-date on my shots. It's an official advisory about an ongoing highly-contagious outbreak that is spreading fast throughout Missouri.

Normally when you have something more than double, it can be a good thing. Not in this case though as Missouri is reporting a skyrocketing rate of syphilis in the state.

The measles didn't take long to start spreading in 2024 as Missouri is now among the states being hit hard by an outbreak that is especially dangerous for young children.

It happens every year, but it doesn't make in any less harrowing. Soon, the greatest killer in the world will begin its trek back toward Missouri and its arrival is just 2 short months away now.