Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, sometimes referred to as pneumococcus. Pneumococcus can cause many types of illnesses, including ear infections and meningitis. Pneumococcal disease is common in young children, but older adults are at greatest risk of serious illness and death. The best way to prevent pneumococcal disease is to get the vaccine.
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When on a cruise, you also need to be careful to ensure your personal safety. Here are a few tips.
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A former Boulder City and Henderson teacher, imprisoned in 2010 for producing child pornography and sexually assaulting young boys, died in prison Monday, Aug. 20, the Nevada Department of Corrections said.
When riding public transportation, there are several things you can do to remain safe. Here are some:
We should think personal safety when doing everyday things such as using an ATM. Here are some tips to help keep you safe.
This week I will focus on how domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued an excessive heat warning for the area from 10 a.m. today, Aug. 6, until 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8.
Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable. Despite this, about 618 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year.
I have a small deviation from the regular informational series to address a local issue that has begun to cause a flurry of phone calls and thus demands rehashing. Homelessness. While it is not illegal to be homeless, many activities fall into the legal realm and that begs for some conversation.
