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Daily News 2012-08-12
Sun, 08/12/2012 - 12:00pm — admin
Gia Giangrande, who is preparing to enter the sixth grade, watches as nurse Judy Black administers a Tdap vaccine during a clinic at E.O. Green Junior High School in Oxnard on Thursday. A whooping cough vaccine is required for all ... But national ... See all stories on this topic »
AHMEDABAD: A group of Gujarat University students has carried out a survey to determine how many of their peers understand the significance of rituals and festivals in the state. The surveyors focused on the age-old religious festival of Sitala Satam ... See all stories on this topic »
Additionally, from January 1 to May 20, 2011, there were 118 cases of measles reported in the United States--- more than any year since 1996. Measles spreads easily and it can be serious, causing hospitalization and even death. Young children are at ... See all stories on this topic »Salineriverchronicle.com (blog)
The new version of the pertussis immunization is not as effective as the old version. Without getting too technical, the early versions of the pertussis immunization utilized whole bacterial cells when formulating the suspensions (DTP). While the ... See all stories on this topic »
For example, preliminary data showed more than 21000 cases of "whooping cough" (pertussis) in this country in 2010. Twenty-six deaths were reported. Additionally, from January 1 to May 20, 2011, there were 118 cases of measles reported in the United ... See all stories on this topic »
Governor Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa of Kaduna State yesterday said there is no going back in the fight against the eradication of polio virus in the state, just as he emphasised that the provision of Primary Health Care (PHC) facility is the cornerstone of ... See all stories on this topic »Leadership Newspapers
"Individuals may be susceptible to measles if they were born after 1970 and have not received two doses of vaccine that protects against measles." Adults born prior to 1970 are assumed to have natural immunity to measles and do not need to be vaccinated. See all stories on this topic »
Their children are at much higher risk of illness; they are 35 times more likely to get measles, for instance. Once infected, they spread disease to others, including those who for medical reasons can't be vaccinated, those for whom a given vaccine ... See all stories on this topic »
Chicken pox marks usually fade with time. Make a paste of bicarbonate of soda and a little water. After washing your face in the morning, apply the paste only on the marks and wash it off after five minutes. Use a facial scrub twice a week. Mix rice ... See all stories on this topic »The Hindu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , urges all adults to protect their families by getting a Tetanus Diphtheria and acellular Pertussis booster vaccine (Tdap). CDC states 27000 cases of pertussis were reported in the United States in 2010 ... See all stories on this topic »
SCOTLAND star Graham Dorrans is suffering a second baby agony after his three-month-old daughter contracted meningitis. The West Brom midfielder and wife Yvonne – who lost baby son Logan two years ago – were last night at the bedside of sick tot Ava. See all stories on this topic »
Meningitis UK founder, Steve Dayman, said: “It's vital that parents trust their instincts and seek medical advice immediately if they suspect meningitis. In the absence of a vaccine against all forms of meningitis, this could mean the difference ... See all stories on this topic »Bucks Herald
Pertussis usually starts with cold-like symptoms and perhaps a mild cough or fever. The more severe symptoms associated with its common name of whooping cough begin after one to two weeks; these coughing fits can persist for weeks in adults and can be ... See all stories on this topic »
Emergency incharge at District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) Hospital Dr Sahib Gul told The Express Tribune that more than 2000 patients of measles have been registered in the hospital since June, adding that none of them were vaccinated. However, no ... See all stories on this topic »The Express Tribune
Dr Elias Durry, who heads the WHO's polio eradication programme, observed that Pakistan was at a crucial phase in the fight against polio and the country was well positioned to eradicate the virus provided that vaccination efforts continue unhindered. See all stories on this topic »
After the polio vaccine was introduced in 1955, the United States saw an eradication of polio by 1979. This was an example of the power of vaccines. photo - Nurse Camisha Williams gives a vaccination to six year old Kaylena Hood while her. Nurse ... See all stories on this topic »
Cervarix protects against two strains of HPV, while Gardasil is said to offer protection from four, as well as protecting against genital warts. The HPV vaccine, which is given in three doses, will continue to be offered to girls in their second year ... See all stories on this topic »BBC News
The HPV vaccine, which is given in three doses, will continue to be offered to girls in their second year of secondary school, when they are about 13-years-old. Gardasil offers protection against the two strains of HPV that cause more than 70% of cases ... See all stories on this topic »Forfar Dispatch
Deadly meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The most common symptoms are headaches, neck-stiffness, fever, confusion, vomiting and an inability to tolerate light. Yvonne with Ava. Supported ... See all stories on this topic »The Sun
Dr. Anshu Batra, the mother of two boys on the autism spectrum, is a public advocate for the American Academy of Pediatrics and its fight against vaccine ...
The pneumococcal vaccine is an effective method to prevent infections from the pneumococcus bacteria. On Saturday, his temperature was only slightly higher, ...
WITH four months to the World Health Assembly's target of stopping global polio transmission by end of 2012, stakeholders are worried that the eradication initiative is not on track to meet its objective. Of six global sanctuaries for the poliovirus ... See all stories on this topic »
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports cases of pertussis, commonly known as whopping cough, have increased during the first half of 2012. The agency reports nearly 18,000 cases have been reported nationwide so far this year — more ... See all stories on this topic »
Before starting back to school in the coming weeks, the Illinois State Medical Society is urging parents to have their children immunized for pertussis, commonly called “whooping cough.” Large increases in whooping cough cases are being reported, and a ... See all stories on this topic »
Hospital alert over measles. Trusted article source icon. Saturday, August 11, 2012. Profile image for The Sentinel · The Sentinel. Follow. HOSPITALS have warned visitors to be vigilant after a rise in measles cases. Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation ... See all stories on this topic »
During the new school term, which starts this week, girls will be vaccinated against human papilloma virus (HPV) with Gardasil rather than Cervarix, used previously. Cervarix protects against two strains of HPV, while Gardasil is said to offer ... See all stories on this topic »
Anti-hepatitis A virus (HAV) shots give infants immunity for least 10 years, according to latest research. The study found that any transfer of the mother's HAV antibodies does not lower the child's immune response to the vaccine. The World Health ... See all stories on this topic »
Aseefa said she was grateful to President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, former Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and health officials for their support in the drive against polio. President of Pakistan held a lot of meetings ... See all stories on this topic »Business Recorder (blog)
Launda — Today, Angola marks a year without a new wild poliovirus case, moving the world a step closer to the final global goal of eradicating this contagious crippling disease forever. After a concerted effort to stop polio transmission the number of ... See all stories on this topic »
Pertussis or whooping cough usually isn't serious for healthy school-aged children, but a new vaccination requirement for sixth- and ninth-graders may help others stay healthy. Amy Armstrong, whose daughter, Larkin, served as inspiration for the all ... See all stories on this topic »
... and flu vaccine, including two representing statewide groups. ... chair of the Indiana Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics Immunization Committee.
The value of vaccines is limitless, with vaccine-preventable disease levels at or near record lows. But surprisingly, many people still remain under-immunized, leaving themselves vulnerable to diseases such as hepatitis B, seasonal influenza, and ... See all stories on this topic »
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