Pasadena School Evacuates Classrooms After Teacher’s Death Linked to Legionnaires’ Disease
Seven classrooms at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School in Pinellas County have been vacated following the tragic death of teacher Katherine Pennington from Legionnaires’ disease. The CDC warns that this severe pneumonia primarily affects vulnerable populations. As investigations proceed, health officials are ensuring safety measures and air quality tests to protect students and staff.
Man’s Near-Death Experience Highlights Dangers of Smoking Cannabis with Contaminated Water
A 25-year-old man in Connecticut faced a life-threatening situation after using a cannabis bong filled with water from a garden hose, leading to a rare and deadly lung infection known as Legionnaires’ disease. This incident sheds light on the dangers of using contaminated water sources in devices like bongs for substance consumption, emphasizing the need to be aware of the risks associated with bacterial infections, especially in the context of recreational drug use.
Deadly Bacterial Infections Spread in Tap Water, CDC Warns – Are Your Faucets Safe?
CDC warns of deadly bacterial infections spreading in tap water, including legionella and ‘forever chemicals.’ While generally safe to drink, experts advise against using tap water in certain ways to avoid potential illness and infection, such as in CPAP machines, humidifiers, and nasal irrigation. Babies are particularly vulnerable to the potential risks of tap water, including elevated nitrate levels.
Health alert for legionnaires’ disease in Sydney CBD
Millions of people who visited Sydney’s CBD over Christmas and New Years are being urged to stay alert for symptoms of legionnaires’ disease after seven people were diagnosed with the debilitating lung illness. NSW Health issued a health alert on…