Tetanus Articles

Tetanus News : Nationwide shortage of vaccines puts babies' health at risk
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:10:15 GMT
Babies could be put at risk by a critical shortage of vital vaccinations. Every GP practice in the country has been warned limits will be imposed on vaccine which protect youngsters from tetanus, polio, diphtheria, whooping cough and meningitis.

Tetanus News : Nationwide shortage of vaccines puts babies' health at risk
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:51:03 GMT
Babies could be put at risk by a critical shortage of vital vaccinations. Every GP practice in the country has been warned that limits will be imposed from Monday on three types of vaccine which protect youngsters from tetanus, polio, diphtheria, whooping cough and meningitis.

Tetanus News : Floodwaters may cause health concerns
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:02:51 GMT
As heavy rain is causing flooding in northeastern, eastern and other portions of Missouri, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services urges Missourians who will be working in or near floodwaters to make sure their immunizations are up to date, especially for tetanus.

New Vaccines Approved for Children
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:11:13 GMT
U.S. Advisory panel OK's two new combination vaccines

Genesis gathers details in baby's death
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.

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.

Ghana: Eradicating Malaria And the Search for New Tools
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:08:01 GMT
MALARIA IS a mosquito-borne disease that causes over 2.7 million deaths per year according to estimates by the World Health Organization. It is also a potentially fatal blood disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted to human and animal hosts by the Anopheles mosquito.

Akorn, Inc. Announces Q2'08 Revenue Estimate and CDC Contract Award for Tetanus Diphtheria Vaccines
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:42:16 GMT
Akorn, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKRX) today announced that it estimates second quarter 2008 net sales to exceed consensus estimates by approximately 15%. Revenue increases are a direct result of strength in our core business, primarily in vaccines.

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.

Diarrhea, tetanus outbreak feared in typhoon-ravaged areas
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:12:26 GMT
One week after Typhoon Frank ravaged the Philippines, Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III is worried of the possible health risks faced by the typhoon-ravaged areas because of the widespread shortage of potable water and poor sanitation.

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.

UK Armed Forces In Iraq: Multiple Vaccines Not Responsible For Health Problems
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:13:12 GMT
Service personnel deployed to Iraq have not suffered ill health due to multiple vaccinations, according to a study released on July 1, 2008 in BMJ. Debate related to the impact that multiple vaccinations may have had on the health of veterans of the Gulf War will only be fueled by this new information.

Leading Vaccine Expert Joins IAVI
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:13:00 GMT
Dr. Thomas Hassell, former global vice president of process development at sanofi pasteur, a leading vaccine company, has joined IAVI as vice president for vaccine development. In his new role, Dr. Hassell will lead IAVIs product development efforts that are aimed at rapidly advancing promising vaccine candidates that emerge from the organizations vaccine discovery programs.

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.

PMH nurses help at flood site
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:26:49 GMT
PRINCETON — The days were long, but Kathy Blanford and Kris Hansen aren’t complaining.

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.

Tetanus shot clinic scheduled
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:07:17 GMT
CEDAR RAPIDS and#8212; Free tetanus shots will be available from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at St. Luke's Work Well Solutions, 830 First Ave. NE. St. Luke's has given out more than 11,000 tetanus shots since June 14.

Multiple jabs have not made troops sick: study
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:27:43 GMT
A British study has found no link between illness among British troops sent to Iraq and multiple vaccinations. Instead, it says the troops tend to blame poor health on multiple jabs even when they did not have them.

Flood teaches health lessons
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:55:54 GMT
PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- Pike County Health Department administrator Anita Andress spent time finding her desk on Monday, her first day back in the office as the flooding threat began to recede.

Crest past at St. Luke's, but flood pressure remains
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:52:17 GMT
Dr. Larry Helvey dashed between an endless stream of patients: a young woman with high blood pressure, another who fell off a horse, an older man with shortness of breath and more.Monday marked the 30th day in a row that Helvey was on duty in St. Luke's Hospital's emergency department, and as he was about to end his shift at 3 p.m., nine new patients arrived."I'll be lucky to get out of here by ...

Jabs 'did not make troops unwell'
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:40:42 GMT
Multiple vaccinations probably did not cause illness among British troops in Iraq, a UK-conducted study finds.

Jabs 'did not make troops unwell'
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:35:56 GMT
Multiple vaccinations probably did not cause illness among British troops in Iraq, a UK study finds.

Immunization Shots Are Dreaded, But Protect Children
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:10:14 GMT
SEBRING — It's inching toward back-to-school time and not too early to start thinking about preparation for the first day of classes.

Multiple jabs haven't sickened UK troops, study finds
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:15:27 GMT
Multiple vaccinations have not sickened British troops sent to Iraq but veterans tend to associate numerous jabs with poor health, British researchers reported on Tuesday.

Flood volunteer hotline: Black Hawk County
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:53:09 GMT
WATERLOO, IA-The Black Hawk County Disaster Recovery Coalition has established a phone number for people to call to volunteer to help with flood recovery efforts or to request the help of volunteers to clean flood-damaged property.

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.

Multiple vaccinations have not caused ill health in UK soldiers in Iraq
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:27:59 GMT
Multiple vaccinations have not been a cause of ill health in UK service personnel deployed to Iraq, finds a study published on bmj.com today.

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.

Health clinics scheduled
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:05:14 GMT
The Fulton County Health Department, Division of Health Services, has scheduled the following clinics for the Canton and Astoria offices.

Daily developments
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:11:36 GMT
Iraq sues over kickbacks:  The Iraqi government sued dozens of companies, including oil giant Chevron Corp., for more than $10 billion yesterday, saying they paid kickbacks to former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's government under the United Nations oil-for-food program.

Akorn expects to top 2Q revenue forecasts
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:25:49 GMT
Akorn Inc., which makes diagnostic, drug and eye-care products, said Monday it expects second-quarter revenue to top Wall Street expectations.

Multiple Vaccinations Have Not Caused Ill Health In UK Soldiers In Iraq
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:21:02 GMT
Multiple vaccinations have not been a cause of ill health in UK service personnel deployed to Iraq, according to a new study. The report says "recall bias" is to blame, when people link a perception of ill health with their memory of having had multiple vaccinations.

Home not so sweet when bees invade
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:17:27 GMT
LAS CRUCES — Esther Rios of Las Cruces was all abuzz after finding little help to deal with a bee swarm in her back yard. Not only is she allergic to bee stings, she is also concerned that there is little recourse for homeowners other than having the bees exterminated.

Barefoot Lifestyle Has Its Dangers
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:30:38 GMT
Title: Barefoot Lifestyle Has Its Dangers Category: Health News Created: 6/29/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 6/30/2008

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.

Shots may rouse immune system to fight Alzheimer's
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:06:01 GMT
St. Louis University doctors are hoping that a new drug study will be like a shot in the arm in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

Rockland AM Report
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:45:49 GMT
- Jorge Quinche-Quinche, 25, of Spring Valley was charged with driving while intoxicated and driving with a blood alcohol content above 0.08 percent, misdemeanors; and with being an unlicensed operator and making an unsafe turn, infractions, after county sheriff's deputies saw him driving erratically on Route 59 in Spring Valley about 6:15 a.m. Sunday, police said.

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 research

Study says multiple jabs have not made troops sick
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:11:00 GMT
A study has found no link between illness among troops sent to Iraq and multiple vaccinations.

Combination vaccines for babies
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:53:53 GMT
The new combination vaccines worry some parents who think it's too many vaccines too soon.

In it until the end: Volunteers vow to stay and help flood victims until their job is done
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:42:21 GMT
WAPELLO, Iowa — Even before damaging floods ravaged southeastern Iowa recently, people from all over the Midwest poured in to help with sandbagging in the Louisa County area.

Multiple jabs have not made UK troops sick -study
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:11:57 GMT
Source: Reuters By Michael Kahn LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - A British study has found no link between illness among British troops sent to Iraq and multiple vaccinations. Instead, it says the troops tend to ...

Study says multiple jabs have not made troops sick
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:36:10 GMT
A study has found no link between illness among troops sent to Iraq and multiple vaccinations Instead it says the troops tend to blame poor health on multiple jabs even when they did not have them

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Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:11:24 GMT
one or more vaccinations on a single day, medical records showed only 43 percent got that many at once, Murphy said. "This is the first time we have been able to access medical records instead of relying on just self-reporting," he said in a telephone interview.

Patients' rights bill a priority when Congress resumes session
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:02:08 GMT
The House of Representatives has included the proposed Patients' Rights Act as part of vital measures to be taken up during the second regular session of Congress, Speaker Prospero Nograles said Monday.

Doctors Offer Tips For Treating Insect Stings
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:13:05 GMT
Bee stings and insect bites can be life-threatening for some. Doctors recommend prevention and quick action to ensure a safe and healthy summer.

Many opportunities to help flood victims
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:52:03 GMT
It's great if you're eager to help area flooding victims. But you'll have to be patient.

Del Monte: Sulpicio knew 'Princess' had toxic cargo
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:18:47 GMT
Del Monte Philippines Inc. (DMPI) on Monday said it was "impossible" for Sulpicio Lines not to know that the M/V Princess of the Stars carried the endosulfan shipment when it capsized during the height of typhoon Frank last June 21.

Sulpicio Lines files case vs PAGASA for 'faulty forecasting'
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:47:09 GMT
Sulpicio Lines on Monday filed a civil case against the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and two of its officials for "gross negligence and incompetence" in forecasting the path of typhoon Frank (international codename, Fengshen), which it blamed for the sinking of its ship M/V Princess of the Stars.

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