Cold welcomeLittle sympathy for Turkish soldiers freed from PKK captivity Nov 8, 2007
They show three members of the Turkish parliament from the pro-Kurdish DTP party standing beside a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned PKK founder ... Though the DTP insist they were present for humanitarian reasons, to aid the soldiers' release, they are now being investigated on suspicion of supporting a terrorist organisation. (BBC News -- Europe)
Authorities detained 4 in southeast Turkey, seize explosives Nov 8, 2007
"Instead of moving their time, their energy, their money across the border, they should spend it trying to construct brotherhood and social peace inside Turkey," Demirtas said, addressing the Democratic Society Party, or DTP, before the vote. The party won 23 seats in the 550-seat parliament in general elections in July, returning a pro-Kurdish party to parliament for the first in more than a decade. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - Nov 5 Nov 5, 2007
- Eight Turkish soldiers are released by the PKK in northern Iraq after three members of the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP) go to Arbil to sign an agreement with representatives of the Kurdish administration in northern Iraq ... - DTP parliamentarian Osman Ozcelik says Turkish soldiers released by the PKK on Sunday had not been tortured. (AlertNet)
Kurdish Turks: Waiting for US Oct 24, 2007
America: PostGlobal on washingtonpost. Kurdish Turks: Waiting for U.S.. (Washington Post)
12 killed in Turkey's bloodiest rebel attack in years Sep 30, 2007
The mass-circulation Hurriyet newspaper Sunday blasted the attack while taking a swipe at the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP), which brands the PKK an organisation of "youth of the mountains.". "Here are the assassins that you call the youth of the mountains," the newspaper sneered. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Motives Behind Vaccine Requirements Questioned Aug 23, 2007
"One is good for [those] ages 11 to 65, called Adacel, and the other, for children ages 10 to 18, [is] called Boostrix." "In infancy, children receive DTP - diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis - but the pertussis only lasts about seven years and then that child, as well as all adults, would not be protected against pertussis or whooping cough," explained Donna McPartlan, a school nurse at Elwood Middle School. Requiring 11-year-olds to receive this vaccine, said McPartlan, assures a greater... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Turkey's Gul vows secular agenda Aug 19, 2007
AKP 341 seats CHP 99 seats MHP 70 seats Kurdish MPs (DTP) 22 seats Democratic Left Party 13 seats Independents 4 seats Total 550 seats. One of the main opposition parties, the MHP, has previously said it would not boycott the latest election, a move likely to ensure a quorum of two-thirds of MPs. (Yahoo News -- Turkey)
* DOH seeks expansion of government sponsored immunization program Jul 29, 2007
The current list of vaccinations covered by the DOH includes the Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, hepatitis A and B, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP), polio, varicella, measles, mumps and rubella, Japanese encephalitis and influenza. The coverage includes four DTP shots, but the booster at six years of age is not yet covered. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Turkey: Kurdish Party Prepares for Return to Parliament Jul 28, 2007
Using a successful campaign strategy that saw all its candidates running as independents in order to circumvent Turkey s high election threshold, the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP) managed to get 22 of its members elected in the recent Turkish elections, enough to allow the stealth candidates to regroup in parliament under their party s banner ... The DTP s presence in parliament, though small, is certain to test Turkish public attitudes, especially coming at a time when the... (EurasiaNet.org)
Turkey's Ruling Party Wins Election Jul 23, 2007
The Democratic Society Party, or DTP, won 24 seats in the 550-seat Parliament, according to CNN-Turk television. The party's candidates ran as independents to circumvent a 10 percent vote threshold required to win representation in Parliament. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Hib Vaccine: A Critical Ally in Asia's Effort to Reduce Child Deaths Jun 28, 2007
The vaccine used in the study replaced the routine diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine with a DTP-Hib combination ... Bangladesh recently applied for funding from the GAVI Alliance to introduce a DTP-Hepatitis B-Hib "pentavalent" combination which they hope to introduce into the routine childhood immunization program in 2008 ... "Immunization programs, including Hib, are an essential component of USAID's strategy to prevent life-threatening childhood infections. This data is clear -... (PR Newswire)
Chris Brown, Diddy, Swizz Beatz Rock Summer Jam — Kanye Actually Keeps Quiet Jun 6, 2007
Akon rallied the troops for DJ Khaled's "We Taking Over" bringing out Khaled, T.I., Wayne, Baby, Fat Joe and Rick Ross as did Ludacris, who brought along his DTP fam, including Bobby Valentino. But it was Diddy who livened up the crowd, as thousands braved the rain and stuck it out until the end. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Teens 'could get range of jabs' Mar 21, 2007
They are currently only offered a booster to the diphtheria, tetanus and polio (DTP) they received in childhood. Although the government's expert advisors have not yet reached a decision, HPV is likely to be offered to 11 and 12-year-old girls. (BBC News)
Campbell County schools to hold kindergarten pre-registration April 19 Mar 11, 2007
A certificate, signed by an authorized medical professional, must be submitted verifying adequate immunization as follows: at least three doses of DTP vaccine, three doses of polio vaccine, two doses of measles vaccine, one dose of rubella vaccine, one dose of mumps vaccine, Hepatitis B a minimum of three doses, one dose of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine, two four doses (dependent on age at first dose) of Pneumococcal vaccine, and Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib) vaccine. This vaccine is... (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Opinions from the medical fringe should come with a health warning Feb 26, 2007
Ben GoldacreSaturday February 24, 2007. It's hard to know how you'd react in a crisis, and so if there's one group of people who can't be blamed for the weirdness around autism, it's parents. (Guardian Unlimited -- Life)
Turkey: Recent Study Sheds Light on Plight of Internally Displaced Persons Jan 11, 2007
In an Istanbul neighborhood mainly populated by IDPs, the offices of a branch of the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP) serve as the regular meeting point for a group of former villagers from the southeast. A 38-year-old who would only give his name as Ramazan says he has only been able to find sporadic work as a day laborer since being forced out of his village 18 years ago. (EurasiaNet.org)
more » Jan 9, 2007
Most of us are familiar with the DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) and MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines that children in the United States receive. Scientists extensively test these combination vaccines to make sure that none of the antigens detracts from the immune priming effect of the others. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
India 'exports' measles bug to Oz Dec 22, 2006
It is part of India's routine immunisation programme that includes polio, DTP and BCG vaccines. "A measles vaccine provides 85% protection. So children still get infected. Some experts say the vaccine should be given a second time. However, we are more concerned with strengthening the first dose delivery rate," a ministry official said. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Confidence 'returning in MMR jab' Sep 30, 2006
But a spokesperson for Sense, the rubella charity said: "Sense works with people who were born deafblind as a result of rubella. MMR has been the most successful vaccination programme against rubella in the UK. "In the 70s single vaccines were offered after a DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis) vaccine scare and resulted in a collapse in vaccination rates. It is important we dont forget the effects of rubella. (BBC News -- Health)
Childhood Vaccines Do Not Raise Brain Disease Risk Sep 28, 2006
Encephalopathy or encephalitis have been reported to occur with increased frequency after receipt of whole-cell pertussis (DTP) vaccine or combined measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, but the association remains controversial ... At no time period studied were patients with encephalopathy more likely than controls to have received DTP or MMR vaccine, the authors report ... In fact, patients with encephalopathy were significantly less likely than controls to have received DTP vaccine in the... (MEDLINEplus)
Turkey hunts bombing suspects Sep 14, 2006
The district mayor is from the Kurdish DTP political party which recently called on the outlawed Kurdish separatist group the PKK to announce a ceasefire following an upsurge in violence in recent weeks. The Tac group, which is said to be linked to the PKK, called on foreign tourists not to travel to the country as it claimed responsibility for recent attacks. (BBC News -- Europe)
Childhood asthma linked to mothers' intake of vitamin E Sep 4, 2006
Do DTP and Tetanus Vaccinations Cause Asthma. Media: Asthma now a national emergency By BELINDA HICKMAN. (Scotsman)
Take your best shot Aug 21, 2006
All can be combined into three vaccinations: DTP, Polio and MMR.. All health departments provide back-to-school clinics for children, and pediatricians also will offer the shots routinely. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
What vaccinations do new students need for school? Aug 11, 2006
By Kindergarten age, usually between 4-6 years of age if a child s parent follows the above recommendations a child would need a Polio booster, a DTP booster and a second dose of the MMR vaccine. If they were not up to date, they may need additional vaccines but their provider or the clinic will determine what they need, she said. (Ridgecrest Daily Independent, CA)
Does child have shots? Chickenpox is added Aug 9, 2006
By the age of 5 or 6, children should have completed their vaccinations: five doses of DTP or DTaP (diphtheria/tetanus/acellular pertussis); four doses of the polio vaccine; two doses of MMR; four doses of Hib (Haemophilus influenzae, type B); three doses of Hep B (hepatitis B); one dose of the chickenpox vaccine; and four doses of PCV (pneumoccocal conjugate vaccine). Also, a tetanus/diphtheria booster is recommended for those entering seventh grade (11- to 12-year-olds). (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Getting Kids Ready For School Jul 28, 2006
DTP - at least 4 - one of which must be after the 4th birthday - for all grades. Polio - at least 4 - for all grades. (WREG.com, TN)
Youngsters need shots before school starts Jul 28, 2006
Pre-kindergarten: four DTP; three Polio; four Hib; one MMR; three Hepatitis B; one Varicella (chicken pox). K-Grade 5: five DTP; four Polio; two MMR; three Hepatitis B; one Varicella ... Grade 6: five DTP; four Polio; two MMR; three Hepatitis B.. (Charlotte Sun Herald)
Immunizations Important On Pre-School Checklist Jul 27, 2006
DTaP is a safer version of an older vaccine called DTP, which is no longer used in the United States, and incorporates the vaccines for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. Diphtheria is a respiratory disease -- spread by coughing and sneezing -- is caused by bacteria. (CBS 11, TX)
Garden with walls Jul 7, 2006
"Nearby, Adrian Seldon was using a Coffee Mate container to scatter slow-release fertilizer into the pots before planting transplants. This makes an excellent contain for granular fertilizer, said Nicolle. However, its use in the prison garden had led to an amusing incident. One of the patrol guards had noticed the inmates using the Coffee Mate containers. One day he told Nicolle that he finally understood the secret to what made everything in the garden grow so well - and he was now trying... (The Morning Star)
Children of the repression Jun 5, 2006
The Democratic Society party (DTP), the main Kurdish nationalist party generally seen as the PKK's political wing or the Kurds' Sinn F;in, runs 56 town halls across south-eastern Turkey ... The DTP, which gained 45% of the vote across much of the south-east in the last election in 2002, cannot obtain 10% nationally. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Ounce of prevention May 21, 2006
They include DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, the last more commonly known as whooping cough), polio, MMR, hepatitis B and varicella (chicken pox). There are different requirements at different grade levels, and child-care settings may require different shots than schools. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mumps, Whooping Cough Causing Concern In Pima County Apr 27, 2006
"Whooping cough can be fatal to infants so it's really important for parents to immunize their children and you have your MMR: your measle, mump, and rubella. You also get your DTP, and the P is pertussis so that's why you immunize your children.". But just because your child was immunized for whooping cough as a baby doesn't mean they're safe. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Tas: Kurdish Intifada Apr 27, 2006
On the government side, the legal pro-Kurdish party DTP (Democratic Society Party) and elected local mayors from that party were held responsible for the events and many of them were prosecuted, some arrested. The DTP stated that they were asking for a dialog to find a democratic solution for the Kurdish problem, but that their offer was rejected by the Turkish state ... The Turkish Prime Minister stated that unless the DTP condemns the KLM as a terrorist organization, the request for a... (Zmag.org)
Split-squad day at Shea Apr 20, 2006
That Ludacris and DTP Wit Jamie Foxx the song Gerogia. By Tomahawkin. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Two more die after Turkey rioting Apr 4, 2006
Aysel Tugluk, co-chairman of largest pro-Kurdish party, the Democratic Society Party (DTP), blamed the government for the deaths and urged it to stop its "policy of violence". "We condemn all protests that fall outside democratic limits, but in a state based on the rule of law, no weapons can be used against an unarmed protest," the AFP news agency quotes her as saying. (BBC News)
Kurdish protests toll rises to 15 after bus blaze Apr 4, 2006
The country's main Kurdish political group, the Democratic Society Party (DTP) said the government had failed to respond to its calls for talks on the violence. "We wanted to talk with (Prime Minister Tayyip) Erdogan, but this was rejected. There is a lack of dialogue," DTP deputy chairman Hasip Kaplan said during a visit to Diyarbakir. (Reuters AlertNet)
Vaccines: New Options, Old Fears Mar 3, 2006
Some of the controversy stems from a form of mercury called thimerosal that, until five years ago, was routinely used as a preservative in vaccines like hepatitis B, HIB (which protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b) and DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis). Many parents worried that the presence of mercury might pose a health risk to childrenand some groups have questioned whether its presence could explain the increase in autism rates among children. (MSNBC -- Health)
Stress in early pregnancy has been linked to miscarriage Feb 22, 2006
Affordable DTP package. Bike computer with heart rate monitor. (Pocket-lint.co.uk)
Multicultural Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology & Healthcare Marketing Forum, March 16-17, New Jersey Feb 7, 2006
Compelling cultural insights about these patients, their perceptions about various diseases, and approach to medications require retooling of traditional DTC or DTP campaigns. Beyond English language DTC, opportunities exist for brands to boost value through strategic investments in cultural competency, health-literacy, customized adherence programs, disease education initiatives, and grassroots partnerships. (PR Newswire)
