Carrie Napoleon

Carrie Napoleon is a staff writer for the Post-Tribune. Lake County site of 1st measles outbreak in state in five years February 23, 2024 at 3:33 p.m. The first confirmed case of measles in Indiana in five years has showed up in Lake County and the state is responding with three vaccination clinics Wednesday to help prevent... Collins wins Calumet Township assessor caucus February 23, 2024 at 3:22 p.m. Former Calumet Township Assessor Jackie Collins returned to the post on Thursday via her caucus victory in a two-way race to find a replacement for the late Assessor Cozey Weatherspoon.... Conflict prevents election board from hearing complaint February 21, 2024 at 10:07 p.m. The Lake County Board of Elections Tuesday said it would like to address the issue of duplicate addresses in its voting roles, but since it was named as a defendant... Lottery sets ballot positions in Lake County primary February 21, 2024 at 1:31 p.m. Some candidates in contested races eager to see their ballot position for May’s primary Tuesday attended the lottery conducted by the Lake County Board of Elections. Nikki Haley will have... Dog breeder regulation bill passes Indiana Senate February 21, 2024 at 2:36 p.m. The canine standard of care bill that drew the ire of animal activists and the support of retail pet stores and breeders is headed back to the Indiana House for... SSCVA launches search for new CEO February 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority took steps to begin a nationwide search for a new president and CEO Thursday after it approved a contract with consulting firm Organizational... Plea deal for West Side graduation shooter in the works February 15, 2024 at 11:56 a.m. A plea deal is in the works for a teen charged in connection with the June 2022 shooting outside the Gary West Side graduation at the U.S. Steel Yard. Joshua... County council approves $4.87 million health department spending plan February 14, 2024 at 3:39 p.m. A budget containing 23 new positions for the Lake County Health Department was approved Tuesday by the county council, a necessary first step before it can tap $4.87 million in... Sparks fly at puppy mill bill hearing February 13, 2024 at 4:05 p.m. A Monday hearing on Indiana’s proposed canine care bill before the Senate Agriculture Committee left some opponents of the measure accusing legislators of being dismissive of their concerns. “Give us... Traditional pastry marks beginning of Lent February 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Eric Dahl of Gary walked into Beck’s Bakery of Crown Point Tuesday morning asking if they bakery “had those paczki things”. The Gary resident works at the Southlake YMCA and... Posts navigation

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Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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Deceptions

30%

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  • The author claims that there has been no measles outbreak in Indiana for five years when this is not entirely accurate. According to data from CDC, as of October 2018 (the most recent available), there were two reported cases of measles in Indiana between 2019 and February 2024.
  • The author states that Lake County has some of the lowest overall vaccination rates in the state for children aged three and younger when this is not entirely accurate either. According to data from CDC, as of October 2018 (the most recent available), Indiana had one of the highest vaccination rates for two-year-olds at 94% compared to Lake County’s rate of 76%

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First Measles Case in Michigan Since 2019: What You Need to Know

First Measles Case in Michigan Since 2019: What You Need to Know

Broke On: Saturday, 24 February 2024 An Oakland County child in Michigan has been confirmed to have the first case of measles in the state since 2019. The child had traveled internationally recently and officials believe they were not exposed outside their household. Measles is highly contagious and can be prevented by vaccines that are 97% effective at stopping transmission. Symptoms usually begin seven to fourteen days after exposure, including fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and tiny white spots inside the mouth known as Koplik spots. The child visited three Chicago hospitals while contagious and officials are working to notify anyone who may have been exposed.