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Pertussis Articles
Pertussis News : New Vaccines Approved for Children Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:01:31 GMT A baby’s death that caused Genesis Health System to suspend its childhood immunization program is being investigated, but has no known connection to a vaccine given to the infant hours before he died, said Ken Croken, vice president of corporate communications for Genesis in Davenport.Pertussis News : Allegheny health officials announce school shots clinic Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:56:54 GMT Free vaccinations required for grade school will be offered at an immunization clinic Wednesday in Oakland, the Allegheny County Health Department announced today.Federal panel OKs two combination vaccines Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:25:01 GMT A federal advisory panel has endorsed two new combination vaccines designed to reduce the number of needle sticks children must endure to get the recommended immunizations. What do school nurses do in the summer? Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:17:42 GMT Several people have asked me this year about summer being a "slow" time for school health services. The question always gives me an opportunity to talk about the summer programs and school health involvement in them.Watch for children Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:46:56 GMT School’s out - summer has really arrived. Adults however, cannot let down their guards. Thousands of kids will be attending summer school around the borough. Those of us without school-aged children should remember to drive more carefully near our borough’s school buildings all summer long.Childhood vaccinations suspended at Genesis pediatric clinics Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:27:58 GMT QUAD CITIES -- Wednesday all Genesis Medical Center Pediatric Clinics suspended their use of childhood vaccines. The decision comes after a baby received routine vaccinations on Tuesday, then died several hours later at home.New combination vaccines OK'd Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:34:23 GMT A federal advisory panel gave its nod to a four-in-one shot and five-in-one shot designed to reduce the number of needle sticks that young children must endure to get the recommended immunizations.Causes Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:10:00 GMT The cause of a seizure is determined in about 28% of partial epilepsy patients. In the rest, however, epilepsy is deemed idiopathic , which means that the cause is unknown. The age of seizure onset can sometimes offer a clue. Idiopathic epilepsy is rare in children and young adults.Some Parents, Authorities Disagree on Safety of Childhood Vaccines Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:04:12 GMT By Jackie Best - Vaccines are becoming more common all the time. They are preventing more diseases and saving more lives. But some people worry that they are doing more harm than good for a number of children.It's Not Too Early For Shots Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:27:52 GMT Health officials are encouraging families to get free immunizations early so students are ready for the start of school Aug. 20.Iraq: Vaccinations did not cause Gulf war illness, says study Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:14:34 GMT Soldiers' post-2003 Gulf war syndrome not due to vaccinations according to researchEarly Vaccinations Urged For Students Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:16:14 GMT NEW PORT RICHEY -- Health officials are encouraging families to get free immunizations early for their children long before students report for the first day of the new school year on Aug. 20. "If a child is not up to date on immunizations their body may not be strong enough to fight off the encountered disease," the Pasco County Health Department director, Dr. David Johnson, commented in a ...GSK gets US FDA nod for new combination vaccine for children Kinrix Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:46:42 GMT GlaxoSmithKline announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Kinrix [Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed and Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine], the first combination vaccine to offer protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio diseases in one shot.Health Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:06:34 GMT The Seneca County General Health District is sponsoring a Senior Health Check 1-3 p.m. July 9, at Helburn Meadows Center for anyone age 60 or over. For more information, call (419) 447-3691.US advisory panel OK's 2 new combination vaccines Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:35:35 GMT ATLANTA - A federal advisory panel on Thursday endorsed two new combination vaccines designed to reduce the number of needle sticks that young children must endure to get the recommended immunizations.New vaccines reduce the ouches for kids Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:46:07 GMT Panel endorses doses aimed at multiple diseases ATLANTA—A federal advisory panel on Thursday endorsed two new combination vaccines designed to reduce the number of needle sticks children must endure to get the recommended immunizations. Panel Approves 2 New Combination Vaccines Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:24:11 GMT A federal advisory panel on Thursday endorsed two new combination vaccines designed to reduce the number of needle sticks that young children must endure to get the recommended immunizations. The panel gave its nod to a four-in-one shot made by GlaxoSmithKline and a five-in-one shot by Sanofi Pasteur.Rising 6th graders prepare for shots Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:48:06 GMT GREENSBORO – Though classes just let out for summer break, students and parents are already looking ahead to next school year. As a rising sixth grader, Spencer Otten’s mom Lisa says her son is facing a number of firsts, including "This is going to be the first year he's going to be riding the bus."US advisory panel OK's 2 new combination vaccines Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:34:52 GMT Eds: Moving on general news and financial services. By MIKE STOBBE Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) -- A federal advisory panel on Thu ... New immunization rules for students Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:06:55 GMT New Hanover County Schools released information today regarding rule changes for student vaccinations. North Carolina's lawmakers have made several changes to the rules regarding vaccination of school-aged children, including college students. Full story... New rules for shots to affect students Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:02:19 GMT North Carolina has made several changes to the rules regarding vaccination of school-age children, including college students.Business news in brief Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:47:12 GMT Rite Aid Corp., Camp Hill, said it swung to a big loss in its first quarter as it continued to spend heavily to absorb more than 1,850 newly acquired stores and offered promotions on items such as food and toiletries that hurt profit margins in its non-pharmacy operations.Cheney aide sidesteps questions on 9/11 rules Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:19:58 GMT WASHINGTON — Vice President Dick Cheney's top adviser on Thursday refused to claim any responsibility for the adoption of harsh interrogation methods after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks during a combative exchange with congressional Democrats. David Addington, chief of staff to the vice president, said he merely responded, 'Good, I'm glad you're addressing these issues,' to the lawyer who wrote ...BUSINESS IN BRIEF Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:54:56 GMT Rumors were so prevalent Thursday that Chrysler LLC was filing for bankruptcy that the company was forced to issue a statement. Spokeswoman Shawn Morgan says the speculation is false and without merit.History in focus: Diphtheria epidemic Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:06:33 GMT A small, quiet cemetery protectively enclosed by a cut-granite stone wall is nestled next to the Union Meeting House on Route 150 in Kensington. Within its bounds are found the remaining rough field-stone markers, once in rows, placed in remembrance of... Thyme, the Medicinal Plant Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:22:23 GMT The Wuerzburg/Germany scientific forum "Development of Medicinal Plant Lore," named the original thyme, thymus vulgaris, its medicinal plant for 2006.The plant has a long history of being used b... |
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