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Oregón registra el mayor número de casos de tos ferina desde 1950; mantente al día con tus vacunas.  
  
Oregon records highest pertussis case count since 1950; stay up to date on vaccination  
  
As Oregon closes out 2024 with a record-breaking number of pertussis (whooping cough) cases, health officials remind everyone that vaccination is the best way to prevent pertussis and, particularly, severe illness among babies.  
  
Oregon reported 1,105 cases of pertussis in 2024—the highest single-year case count since 1950, when Oregon reported 1,420 cases.  
  
Since 2003, eight Oregonians with pertussis have died. Five were younger than 4 months old, and there have been three deaths in adults – one in 2023 and two in 2024.  
  
Most adults were vaccinated against pertussis as children and get a booster during their teen years, but those who are unvaccinated or too young to be vaccinated (such as infants) are at the highest risk from infection, with babies most likely to be hospitalized with pertussis. If you do not know when or if you were last vaccinated against pertussis, we recommend all people over age 10 receive a dose of Tdap.  
  
Because infants cannot be vaccinated against pertussis until they are two months old, pregnant people are recommended to get the Tdap vaccine at 27–36 weeks’ gestation. Mothers will make antibodies and pass them to their babies across the placenta, protecting them from the moment of birth. This is recommended during each pregnancy.  
  
Additionally, when pertussis strikes a household in which an infant or pregnant person lives, OHA recommends all members of the household receive a course of antibiotics effective against Bordetella pertussis—typically, a five-day course of azithromycin.  
  
#OregonHealthAuthority #oregonhealthnews Featured News by Peruvian Cultural Festival
Oregón registra el mayor número de casos de tos ferina desde 1950; mantente al día con tus vacunas. Oregon records highest pertussis case count since 1950; stay up to date on vaccination As Oregon closes out 2024 with a record-breaking number of pertussis (whooping cough) cases, health officials remind everyone that vaccination is the best way to prevent pertussis and, particularly, severe illness among babies. Oregon reported 1,105 cases of pertussis in 2024—the highest single-year case count since 1950, when Oregon reported 1,420 cases. Since 2003, eight Oregonians with pertussis have died. Five were younger than 4 months old, and there have been three deaths in adults – one in 2023 and two in 2024. Most adults were vaccinated against pertussis as children and get a booster during their teen years, but those who are unvaccinated or too young to be vaccinated (such as infants) are at the highest risk from infection, with babies most likely to be hospitalized with pertussis. If you do not know when or if you were last vaccinated against pertussis, we recommend all people over age 10 receive a dose of Tdap. Because infants cannot be vaccinated against pertussis until they are two months old, pregnant people are recommended to get the Tdap vaccine at 27–36 weeks’ gestation. Mothers will make antibodies and pass them to their babies across the placenta, protecting them from the moment of birth. This is recommended during each pregnancy. Additionally, when pertussis strikes a household in which an infant or pregnant person lives, OHA recommends all members of the household receive a course of antibiotics effective against Bordetella pertussis—typically, a five-day course of azithromycin. #OregonHealthAuthority #oregonhealthnews
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01/02/2025

Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons climbs franchise 3-point leaderboard Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/02/2025

Oregon State suffers its worst men’s basketball loss of the season at Loyola Marymount Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/02/2025

No. 9 Oregon men’s basketball blown out in historic magnitude by No. 22 Illinois Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/02/2025

Jazzy Davidson drops 28, Clackamas gets past Tualatin in battle of Oregon girls basketball titans Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/02/2025

Trail Blazers have no answer for LeBron James in loss at Lakers Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Portland Trail Blazers started a five-game trip Thursday night at the Los Angeles Lake... More

01/02/2025

Oregon Styrofoam ban in affect unbeknownst to some business owners Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/02/2025

A way-too-early prediction of Oregon's offensive two-deep for the 2025 season Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/02/2025

Torres' Take: Rose Bowl Loss Shows Oregon Still Has Work to do Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/02/2025

Trump to host pre-inauguration victory rally one day early Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/02/2025

Small plane crashes into building in Southern California, 2 dead, 19 injured Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/02/2025

A data company has figured out which airlines fly on time most often Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/02/2025

Idaho sees rapid influx as population soars, putting pressure on infrastructure Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/02/2025

Kennedie Shuler’s last-second drive the difference in Oregon State’s win over Loyola Marymount Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/02/2025

Biden issues disaster declaration for Oregon's wildfires Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/02/2025

Sheriff Harrold and deputies respond to crashes, make several DUI arrests over the holidays    
  
On December 25th, 2024, at 12:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a crash on N. Moss Street, Lowell. One of the drivers, Jesse Owen Clark, 54, had fled the scene before they arrived. Deputies located Clark nearby with the assistance of a patrol K9 and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Clark was arrested for DUI, Hit & Run - Property Damage, and Reckless Driving.    
  
On December 29th around 1 a.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on Beacon Drive, with a vehicle in the water. Fire personnel assisted the driver, Iyanna Corrin Lee, 21, from the vehicle and advised deputies of possible impairment. Deputies contacted Lee and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Lee was arrested for DUI.     
  
On January 1st, 2025, at a few minutes past midnight, Sheriff Harrold observed a driver turn into oncoming traffic in the area of Ware Lane and Hunsaker Lane and initiated a traffic stop. The Sheriff observed signs the driver, Erin Rose Lambert, 37, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Lambert was arrested for DUI.    
  
On January 1st at about 12:20 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving inconsistent speeds and failing to drive in its lane in the area of Highway 126 and Central Road. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Austin Ray Vanbaale, 30, of Eugene. The deputy observed signs of impairment, and after additional investigation Vanbaale was arrested for DUI.      
  
A few hours later, deputies were advised by Eugene Police that a female, Briseida Escalera Reyes, 29, of Eugene, was driving around looking for Vanbaale, and had been reported to them as a drunk driver. Deputies contacted Reyes when she drove home, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Reyes was also arrested for DUI.     
  
On January 1st at about 4 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a single vehicle crash into a power pole on Howard Lane, north of Junction City. The pole was knocked down, cutting power to nearby homes and creating a significant hazard for first responders. Deputies located the driver, Rogelio Mateo Vazquez, 23, of Harrisburg, at an area hospital, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Vazquez was arrested for DUI and Driving While Suspended - Misdemeanor.    
  
Please consider others on the road in the new year:    
- Plan your safe ride home ahead of time    
- If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason    
- If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive    
- If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver    
- And please, always wear your seatbelt! Featured News by Lane County Sheriff
Sheriff Harrold and deputies respond to crashes, make several DUI arrests over the holidays On December 25th, 2024, at 12:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a crash on N. Moss Street, Lowell. One of the drivers, Jesse Owen Clark, 54, had fled the scene before they arrived. Deputies located Clark nearby with the assistance of a patrol K9 and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Clark was arrested for DUI, Hit & Run - Property Damage, and Reckless Driving. On December 29th around 1 a.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on Beacon Drive, with a vehicle in the water. Fire personnel assisted the driver, Iyanna Corrin Lee, 21, from the vehicle and advised deputies of possible impairment. Deputies contacted Lee and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Lee was arrested for DUI. On January 1st, 2025, at a few minutes past midnight, Sheriff Harrold observed a driver turn into oncoming traffic in the area of Ware Lane and Hunsaker Lane and initiated a traffic stop. The Sheriff observed signs the driver, Erin Rose Lambert, 37, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Lambert was arrested for DUI. On January 1st at about 12:20 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving inconsistent speeds and failing to drive in its lane in the area of Highway 126 and Central Road. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Austin Ray Vanbaale, 30, of Eugene. The deputy observed signs of impairment, and after additional investigation Vanbaale was arrested for DUI. A few hours later, deputies were advised by Eugene Police that a female, Briseida Escalera Reyes, 29, of Eugene, was driving around looking for Vanbaale, and had been reported to them as a drunk driver. Deputies contacted Reyes when she drove home, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Reyes was also arrested for DUI. On January 1st at about 4 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a single vehicle crash into a power pole on Howard Lane, north of Junction City. The pole was knocked down, cutting power to nearby homes and creating a significant hazard for first responders. Deputies located the driver, Rogelio Mateo Vazquez, 23, of Harrisburg, at an area hospital, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Vazquez was arrested for DUI and Driving While Suspended - Misdemeanor. Please consider others on the road in the new year: - Plan your safe ride home ahead of time - If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason - If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive - If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver - And please, always wear your seatbelt!
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01/02/2025

Nathan Vasquez sworn in as Multnomah County District Attorney Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/02/2025

The White House Approves Federal Disaster Assistance for Oregon Following Wildfires Featured News by Oregon Today News
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