Monday, October 8 2012 4:18 PM EDT2012-10-08 20:18:06 GMT
With Michigan being one of several states experiencing an outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to contaminated steroid injections, what are some of the symptoms to watch out for?
With Michigan being one of several states experiencing an outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to contaminated steroid injections, what are some of the symptoms to watch out for?
Monday, October 8 2012 4:11 PM EDT2012-10-08 20:11:57 GMT
How does fungal meningitis differ from the more common forms on the disease? FOX 2's Deena Centofanti explains in this report.
How does fungal meningitis differ from the more common forms on the disease? FOX 2's Deena Centofanti explains in this report.
By Deena Centofanti FOX 2 News Health Reporter
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- In the fall, doctors remind parents that teens are supposed to get their meningitis vaccine, but with fungal meningitis, the vaccine will not protect you.
"All I could do is just lay there and it was just a really bad headache, and then we went to the doctor's. I noticed my neck was getting all stiff," said Brett Kean. "I couldn't move it or anything."
Kean is a metro Detroit teen who remembers what it was like to have viral meningitis. After being hospitalized and given anti-bacterial and anti-viral medications, he made a great recovery, but it doesn't always happen that way.
Meningitis is the swelling of the membranes that cover the spinal cord and brain leading to symptoms like headache, fever and confusion.
There are vaccines to protect against bacterial and viral meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is considered life threatening and contagious. Viral meningitis is also contagious, but considered less serious. Fungal meningitis, the source of the recent outbreak, is very rare, not contagious and not covered by any immunization.
Kean actually got immunized, but that did not protect him from meningitis. Doctors do recommend two doses of vaccines for kids ages eleven through 18.
Unfortunately, the vaccine will do nothing to protect against this current outbreak.
Tuesday, December 4 2012 4:11 PM EST2012-12-04 21:11:01 GMT
You have one heart attack and then take medication to prevent another one, but there's new research that says what you eat is a very powerful tool in preventing another heart attack.
You have one heart attack and then take medication to prevent another one, but there's new research that says what you eat is a very powerful tool in preventing another heart attack.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-05-07 14:17:04 GMT
Making healthy choices at the grocery store can be difficult. With deceiving labels, and buzz words like 'organic,' 'all-natural' and 'heart-healthy,' it's tough to decide what to buy.
Making healthy choices at the grocery store can be difficult. With deceiving labels, and buzz words like 'organic,' 'all-natural' and 'heart-healthy,' it's tough to decide what to buy.
Friday, May 3 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-05-03 21:27:05 GMT
She is the Flat Rock girl that has gained national attention for her battle with a rare, fatal disease. Now little Lindsay Ratcliffe has been given new hair and new hope.
She is the Flat Rock girl that has gained national attention for her battle with a rare, fatal disease. Now little Lindsay Ratcliffe has been given new hair and new hope.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-04-23 16:55:57 GMT
Living with autism is a challenge that as many as one in fifty families face everyday. One family says intensive therapy has not just helped their daughter, but changed their lives.
Living with autism is a challenge that as many as one in fifty families face everyday. One family says intensive therapy has not just helped their daughter, but changed their lives.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 8:10 AM EDT2013-04-17 12:10:45 GMT
An FBI-trained forensic artist worked with Dove to conduct social experiment to illustrate the ongoing struggle women have with recognizing their own beauty.
An FBI-trained forensic artist worked with Dove to conduct social experiment to illustrate the ongoing struggle women have with recognizing their own beauty.
Monday, April 15 2013 8:14 PM EDT2013-04-16 00:14:46 GMT
For some people, sugar is like a drug and kicking the sweet habit is hard. Desserts like cakes, cookies and ice cream can be irresistible because of the effect sugar has on the brain. "Sugar is a particularly
For some people, sugar is like a drug and kicking the sweet habit is hard. Desserts like cakes, cookies and ice cream can be irresistible because of the effect sugar has on the brain. "Sugar is a particularly
Monday, April 1 2013 8:14 AM EDT2013-04-01 12:14:05 GMT
Next week the American Heart Association celebrates National Walking Day. This means bring your sneakers to work on April 3 and plan to walk for 10, 20 or 30 minutes.
Next week the American Heart Association celebrates National Walking Day. This means bring your sneakers to work on April 3 and plan to walk for 10, 20 or 30 minutes.
