AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildlife Health: North Dakota Game and Fish is asking hunters to submit deer from southwestern units for chronic wasting disease testing. A separate EHD outbreak has also prompted hunting-season changes in the region. Respiratory Illness: Flu activity rose in the week ending Oct. 17, with 26 new cases compared with 13 new COVID cases. More than 12% of residents ages 6 months and older have received a flu shot this season. Prevention: During Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, state health officials urged families to check for lead hazards—especially in older homes—and ask healthcare providers about testing young children. Rural Care: North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program has allocated $200 million in its first year, while tribal entities are set to receive $20 million in federal health funding. A new Aurora Community Foundation will also support rural communities, including healthcare workers. Measles Watch: U.S. cases topped 4,500 this year, more than double 2025’s total; North Dakota is among the states reporting cases.
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