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Record Year Seen for Encephalitis Across Chicago Area
Public health experts warn 1975 may become the worst year for encephalitis in a decade with 550 possible cases nationwide and over 90 in Illinois, many in the Chicago metro area. Mississippi cases rise while various states report smaller outbreaks. prevention focuses on mosquito control and removing standing water. A separate local note records a Woodmen of the World donation to Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department with officers present.
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Cristine Russell
Washington Star
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Public Health Service
Federal Center For Disease Control
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John Bryan
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Mark Lepper
Lepper
Mississippi
Durward Blakey
State Board of Health
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