Hot off the presses!! We hope you will enjoy our 2025 Year in Review Newsletter for our Berkeley and Morgan County Health Departments. Though we could not include all of our activities and events, we hope our newsletter will provide some additional insight into our local public health departments. We wish you a healthy and safe 2026! B-MCBOH: 2025 Year in Review Newsletter

Per CDC Key points Ebola disease is caused by an infection with an orthoebolavirus. Orthoebolaviruses are found primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. Orthoebolaviruses can cause serious and often deadly disease, with a mortality rate as high as 80 to 90 percent. There is an FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of Ebola virus (species Orthoebolavirus zairense). Types There are four orthoebolaviruses that cause illness in people: Ebola virus (species Orthoebolavirus zairense ) ca

Per CDC Español Key points Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis . Two TB-related conditions exist: inactive TB and active TB disease. Getting tested and treated for TB can protect yourself, your family and friends, and your community. TB usually affects the lungs. TB can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, the kidneys, or the spine. TB can also affect multiple parts of the body at the same time. For examp

Per CDC Español Key points Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a rare, but serious bacterial infection. STSS can develop very quickly into a life-threatening emergency. People with STSS need immediate care in a hospital and antibiotics. Treatment focuses on managing low blood pressure and multiple organ failure. Speak with a healthcare provider if you have concerns about STSS. Symptoms First symptoms of STSS often include: Fever and chills Muscle aches

Date/Time: February 23, 2026, at 4:00pm Locations: Berkeley County Health Department & Virtual via Zoom Call to Order/Opening Comments -Teresa McCabe Approval of Agenda Review/Acceptance of Minutes:  January 2026 Departmental Reports: Epi Report – Robert Deener Nursing Report – Tanya Manley Environmental Report – Mickayla LaCour Threat Prep Report – Jennifer Schetrompf Administrator Report – Cara Harding Financial Report – Karen Young Health Officer Report – Dr. Kevin McLaugh

Per CDC Español Key points Pneumococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae . Anyone can get pneumococcal disease, but certain people are at increased risk. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best protection against pneumococcal disease. Types S. pneumoniae bacteria can cause many types of infections, including: Pneumonia (lung infection) Meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) Ba