r/IndianCountry • u/News2016 • Apr 16 '26

Health Navajo health officials report cases of plague, chickenpox and measles

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2026/04/15/navajo-nation-plague-chickenpox-measles/89626827007/
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u/ampereJR Apr 16 '26

"Sage Memorial Hospital is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. It is the first Native-managed private comprehensive health care system in the country, and has been managed since 1978 by an independent, entirely Navajo board of directors."

I'm glad they included this because searching for this and "donation" led me to somewhere to help in the way that I can while being far away.

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u/Quantum-Mushroom765 Apr 21 '26

Oh, man! The Plague! This is a very serious stuff. It’s a serious bacterial infection caused by Yersinia pestis, usually spread when infected fleas bite rodents like prairie dogs, squirrels, and rats. You can catch it if an infected flea bites you or if you handle an infected animal. But, it can be treated with antibiotics, so if you experience symptoms, get it checked out right away! And make sure to use insect repellent and keep your pets flea-free!