Nashville’s public health department is currently limiting monkeypox vaccine to those who are close contacts of the few confirmed cases.
Mass Testing At Davidson County Jail Reveals 135 New Coronavirus Cases
An additional 135 inmates at the men’s Davidson County Correctional Development Center have tested positive for the coronavirus after a round of mass testing at the minimum security jail.
Some At Risk Of Hepatitis A Take Convincing To Get Free Vaccine
Listen Health workers in Nashville have turned their focus to homeless people amid a growing outbreak of hepatitis A and some of the first diagnosed cases among people living on the streets. They’re finding it takes some convincing to get many to agree to a vaccination.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Hits Nashville, Prompting Targeted Vaccinations
Listen Nashville has become the latest city managing an outbreak of Hepatitis A, a preventable liver disease. The Metro Health Department has confirmed 14 cases — most of which appear to be linked — and expect many more over the coming months.
How A Vanderbilt Doctor Became The Nation’s Go-To Flu Expert
Listen When flu season comes around each year, a familiar face from Nashville appears in homes around the country: Dr. William Schaffner. The Vanderbilt doctor has become a media darling when it comes to infectious diseases.
Patients at Risk of Meningitis Find Relief in Negative Test Results
The outbreak of fungal meningitis continues to widen from its epicenter in Tennessee, with a dozen deaths nationwide. At-risk patients who’ve gotten tested are finding some relief in negative results.
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