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    CDC awards money to Georgia for influenza  Oct 3, 2008
    Projects around the country will focus on the exchange of information among labs to support influenza pandemic monitoring, creating state-based immunization information systems to track the distribution of influenza pandemic measures, promoting preparedness among vulnerable populations, and distributing antiviral drugs to people in an influenza pandemic event. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Council on Aging Events  Oct 3, 2008
    Immunization clinics flu, pneumonia and tetanus Wear short sleeves. Immunizations are free with Medicare Part B cards, HMO Blue, PPO Blue, Tufts Medicare Preferred and First Seniority ... For information about the immunizations, call the Melrose Health Dept. at 781-979-4130. (Melrose Free Press, MA)

    Health Officials: Vaccine Didnt Work  Oct 3, 2008
    "Though no vaccine is 100 percent effective, the benefits of immunization are still significant in preventing disease," said , M.S. Ed., Deputy County Public Health Officer. "The risks of whooping cough to infants are high. This is a reminder to parents to be sure that their children are immunized," said Dr. Dean Sidelinger. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    HPV vaccine mandated for green card applicants  Oct 3, 2008
    For U.S. citizens, the committee's recommendations serve only to provide guidance on immunization issues ... Jon Abramson, who chaired the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said the panel never intended to require Gardasil for immigrants and wasn't aware its recommendation would become mandatory. (USA Today -- News)

    Vote & Vax Hopes to Boost Number Protected from Flu  Oct 3, 2008
    We won t be anywhere in the room where they are voting, but they ll have to pass by us to get out, said Kelly Y. Knight RN, immunization coordinator for the South Central Health District. The Pine Forest polling site was chosen for the local pilot program in part because of the large number of voters who visit the polls and also its proximity to the health department, said Harden. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)

    Whooping cough diagnosed in student  Oct 3, 2008
    For more information about whooping cough, go to the Health and Human Services Agency's immunization Web site at sdiz. org or call the agency's immunization branch at (619) 692-8661. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Schools could star in battle vs. flu  Sep 25, 2008
    Now, Massachusetts health authorities are asking schools to again be at the center of an immunization campaign, this time aimed at influenza, not polio ... "If we are going to have to see them all in November or December, it'll overwhelm our appointment systems and our traditional clinics," said Dr. Sean Palfrey, a past president of the Massachusetts branch of the American Academy of Pediatrics and an ardent advocate of childhood immunizations ... Thomas Scott, executive director of the... (Boston Globe)

    Madison County Health Department Weekly Health Notes  Sep 25, 2008
    Office hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. Penny Menjoulet with Ladies First OB/GYN will be in our office 8:00- 12:00 for an appointment please call 756-9107 Office hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Office hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    What Is The Best Strategy For Treating Helicobacter Pylori?  Sep 25, 2008
    (July 17, 2007) New immunization methods offer long-term protection against H. pylori in humans and may contribute to a possible ulcer vaccine in the future say researchers from the University of California. (May 15, 2008) The bacterium Helicobacter pylori infects various parts of the stomach and small intestine, and chronic infection with H. pylori can cause stomach cancer. (Science Daily)

    Budget cuts loom casting doubt on vaccine costs  Sep 25, 2008
    And adding complications to the issue, state officials say immunization rates could rise. "My biggest concern is that our immunization rates are the lowest in the nation, even with our universal approach," Whitley said. (KRNV.com, NV)

    With more young people on list for flu shots, state stocks up  Sep 24, 2008
    The U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is recommending that all children 6 months through age 18 get a flu shot, regardless of how healthy they are ... In addition to the Vaccines for Children Program, the state has received 110,000 influenza doses to go to regional health departments for immunization clinics, Palmer said. (Austin American-Statesman)

    U.S. Awards Anthrax Vaccine Deal  Sep 24, 2008
    As currently formulated, the anthrax immunization requires three separate injections and, according to VaxGen officials, is effective both before and after exposure to the deadly bacteria ... Another anthrax vaccine that is already available was, until last week, a required immunization for many active-duty military personnel. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)

    Free flu shots at Catoosa County Health Department Oct. 2  Sep 23, 2008
    However, it is recommended by CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that certain people should get vaccinated each year. They are either people who are at high risk of having serious flu complications or people who live with or care for those at high risk for serious complications. (Catoosa County News, GA)

    It's never too early for flu shot, health authorities agree  Sep 23, 2008
    The flu season is still at least six weeks away it can start as early as late November or early December, said Dr. Karen Lewis, medical director for the immunization program at the Arizona Department of Health Services ... Where to go for flu shots: Mollen Immunization Clinics are operating at several local locations. (Arizona Daily Star)

    Work Together Or Face 'Disastrous Consequences' For Health In Africa, Experts Warn  Sep 23, 2008
    15, 2006) Study provides firm evidence that Hib disease is a major problem in developing countries such as Kenya, and investment in immunization to control Hib meningitis & pneumonia, a significant killer. (Mar. (Science Daily)

    It's the needle or the door  Sep 23, 2008
    Sixth-grader Heia Nasa gets a booster shot Monday from nurse Michelle Nicely at a Wake County immunization clinic ... "It's a new law," said Debbie Casey, immunization nurse for the Johnston County Public Health Department. (News & Observer)

    GEORGE CURRY: A particularly dirty story has its germ in the bathroom  Sep 22, 2008
    Frequent hand-washing - lasting at least 10 seconds - and proper immunization offer the best protection. At minimum, we must do something about those creeps who emerge from the restrooms without washing their hands. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    The clinic to visit before the exotic journey begins  Sep 18, 2008
    A boutique travel clinic opening April 11, the Travel and Immunization Clinic of Portland, will help travelers reduce relative risks associated with overseas travel through immunizations, preventative treatments and education ... In addition to customary immunizations and prescriptions, the Travel and Immunization Clinic of Portland will extend a 24-hour medical advice hotline to patrons traveling abroad, will hawk travel supplies from water purification systems to bug sprays, and will offer... (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)

    Food Allergy  Sep 18, 2008
    Volume 359:1252-1260. Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the and any section headings. (New England Journal of Medicine)

    Costly health care 'average'  Sep 17, 2008
    Ontario grabbed first place in the study, winning praise for its primary care system, health outcomes and strong services such as immunization programs and drug funding. Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland ranked at the bottom of the study. (Calgary Herald)

    Read more...  Sep 17, 2008
    Other organizations collaborating with Vote or 2008 include AARP, American Public Health Association, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Association of Immunization Managers, Immunization Coalitions Technical Assistance Network, National Association of County and City Health Officials and Visiting Nurse Associations of America. Influenza is responsible for approximately 36,000 deaths annually in the U.S., and is a leading cause of death among older adults. (PNN Online)

    Pregnant Mom's Flu Shot Protects Baby  Sep 17, 2008
    The researchers noted that, despite the current CDC recommendations, few expectant mothers in the United States currently receive the flu shot -- even though "the general safety of this strategy has been shown." This trial -- the first randomized, prospective study on the topic yet conducted -- offers what they call "unique evidence supporting the strategy of maternal immunization to prevent influenza infection in young infants and their mothers.". The CDC and other federal health experts will... (Health-Finder)

    WHO to nominate new Western Pacific chief  Sep 17, 2008
    Dr. Shigeru Omi, 59, joined the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office in Manila in 1990 as the Responsible Officer for the Expanded Programme on Immunization. He assumed the position of WHO Regional Director post in 1999 and was reelected in 2004. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Vaccines get a shot in the arm  Sep 16, 2008
    So perhaps it was a little surprising that amid this flood of legislation a new law authorizing pharmacists to conduct immunizations was not widely reported ... A 2004 study published in the journal Vaccine found that adult flu immunization rates in states that allow pharmacists to administer immunizations are up to 27 percent greater than rates in those states that do not ... Studies show that seniors who receive immunizations experience fewer cardiac- and stroke-related hospitalizations, fewer... (Albany Times Union)

    KENYA: Not enough food to go round  Sep 16, 2008
    A strengthening of disease and nutrition surveillance, as well as the up-scaling of vitamin A and immunization coverage, will be required according to the report. So far the government is providing therapeutic and supplementary feeding for children and lactating mothers. (AlertNet)

    AUTISM'S FALSE PROPHETS  Sep 14, 2008
    Many p 00004000 arents are now refusing to vaccinate their children, driving immunization rates in some areas below levels needed to provide "herd immunity" and leading to outbreaks of measles. And for stating that vaccines are safe, Offit has been deemed a monster complicit in a corporate drive to poison kids for the sake of profit. (New York Post -- Opinions)

    Letters for Friday, September 12, 2008  Sep 13, 2008
    On Aug. 26, Medscape, a network information source for physicians, in hyping up the 131 cases of measles reported in the U.S. with the aim of scaring people into greater acceptance of the vaccine, stated that 112 of the cases were either unvaccinated or did not have firm immunization records ... If the general public were made aware of reported adverse reactions, especially to newer vaccines, I have no doubt that immunization rates would fall off for even the tried and proven vaccines ... These... (Missoulian, MT)

    Locked-up records keep boy home  Sep 13, 2008
    The frustrated parents of a 5-year-old say their son is unable to attend school because the doctor who can provide his immunization records is in jail ... Meanwhile, she has found a list of William's vaccinations on a state immunization registry, but that entry shows he's still missing one set of shots. (The Palm Beach Post)

    UNICEF: Child Deaths Down 27% Since 1990  Sep 13, 2008
    UNICEF Executive Director Ann M. Veneman said that improvements in early and exclusive breastfeeding, measles immunization, Vitamin A supplementation, the use of insecticide-treated bed nets to prevent the spread of malaria, and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment - all credited for the improved numbers - are encouraging. "These interventions are expected to result in further declines in child mortality over the coming years," she said. (CBS News -- World)

    U.S. Barred From Forcing Troops to Get Anthrax Shots  Sep 13, 2008
    In a statement, the Defense Department said it is reviewing the decision and will "pause giving anthrax vaccinations until the legal situation is clarified. . . . DoD remains convinced that the anthrax immunization program complies with all the legal requirements and that the anthrax vaccine is safe and effective.". In his ruling, Sullivan said that the FDA's approval was invalid because it did not meet the required review standards and the agency failed to seek the necessary public comment. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)

    9 million children worldwide died before age 5  Sep 12, 2008
    Efforts to promote breastfeeding, immunizations and anti-malaria measures have helped cut child deaths to 9 ... Recent data also indicate encouraging improvements in many of the basic health interventions, such as early and exclusive breast feeding, measles immunization, Vitamin A supplementation, the use of insecticide-treated nets to prevent malaria, and prevention and treatment of AIDS, Veneman said. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Big Lines For Student Immunizations Didn't Materialize  Sep 12, 2008
    Immunization manager, Veronica Morata-Nichols is wondering where are the rest of the seventh graders who haven't yet had their required Tdap booster shots ... The Health District's immunization clinic at 625 Shadow lane has extended hours through Friday -- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)

    Shuman plans to retrain staff, audit records  Sep 12, 2008
    He said the supervisor will routinely check medical records to make sure they include immunization records, and documentation of sickle cell testing and dispensing of medications. Similar audits will be done on residents' admissions folders weekly or monthly, he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Healing the Doctor-Patient Divide  Sep 12, 2008
    Dr. Kirkland unflinchingly jabbed immunization needles into my arms, regularly tapped my hyper-reflexive knees with a rubber hammer and pulled no punches when I, the moody adolescent, sulked in his waiting room or stormed out of his office. But despite those difficult moments, I knew that ultimately we stood together. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Skunks Becoming Nuisance At Health Dept. Immunization Clinic  Sep 12, 2008
    LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- They've moved into a New Mexico Health Department immunization clinic, and visitors want them out. A family of skunks has become a nuisance to people who have to visit the clinic and those who work there. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Gwinnett taxpayers thrown curve  Sep 11, 2008
    Besides, who really thinks that if the county s public health workers asked for $19 million more for immunization programs, well-baby clinics and chronic disease management that the commission would put that request on the consent agenda and blindly approve it. Advocates for the homeless have been begging the county for years to help fund a shelter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    HEALTH BLOG: The doctor will see you now ...  Sep 11, 2008
    More than one in four U.S. kids haven't received their recommended immunizations, according to new information from the , which is marking National Infant Immunization Week. Some parents might be confused about the somewhat complicated vaccine schedule, and some families might lack a primary care doctor to administer the shots. (USA Today -- Money)

    Hospitals Vaccinating Parents of High-Risk Infants  Sep 11, 2008
    "Additional multicenter trials are required to determine whether this immunization rate is reproducible in other NICUs and sustainable for periods greater than the 4-month trial period," the authors conclude. SOURCE: Pediatrics, September 2008. (MEDLINEplus)

    Free immunizations planned during September  Sep 10, 2008
    Free immunizations are available for children and adults each month through the Chippewa Falls Department of Public Health. Immunizations will not be given for any children under age 18 years unless a parent or legal guardian fills out and signs a permission form ... Bring and present the child s immunization history. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Local parent defends HPV immunization program  Sep 10, 2008
    An emotional Young explained why she and her husband support the immunization program ... Beginning this month, about 15,000 Grade 6 and 7 students will have the option to be immunized against HPV. Two grades of students are included in this year's immunization program to keep Saskatchewan in line with provinces that started the initiative last year ... Immunization is not mandatory in Saskatchewan. (Canada.com)

    Officials say a flu pandemic is on the horizon, but when?  Sep 10, 2008
    The consortium held one large exercise in 2005 at the La Crosse Center as part of the public flu immunization clinics. An exercise in setting up a mass clinic for an anthrax outbreak is scheduled Thursday. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Measles cases on increase in United States  Sep 10, 2008
    Immunization against diseases that were once a childhood rite of passage and that conferred lifelong immunity, such as chick-enpox, is now required for public school in many states, including Illinois ... But what really prompted questions was the 1997 decision by the Food and Drug Administration to remove the mercury-based preservative thimerosal from most vaccines as a precaution, due to concerns about the theoretical potential for neurotoxicity and the growing number of vaccines containing... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    WHO: Some 423,000 in Pakistan need urgent health care  Sep 10, 2008
    Outbreaks of measles, one of the major killers of children, are also possible due to low immunization coverage in some areas. "Thousands of lives are at risk in Pakistan if we do not act now to provide urgent health care to those affected by these terrible floods or forced from their homes by violence," said Dr Eric Laroche, assistant director-general for WHO's Health Action in Crises Cluster. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Cubicle crisis: Would you know what to do?  Sep 10, 2008
    The wounded person may need a tetanus shot if it's been more than 10 years since the last booster immunization. BURNS. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    CDC: Gardasil vaccination safe in spite of deaths  Sep 9, 2008
    "There's always going to be a subset of people who have adverse reactions, that is typical of any immunization," Haffner said ... Reactions that aren't related to the injection often occur after immunizations, she said, adding she had heard of cases that resulted in death or risky side effects that weren't a result of the Gardasil vaccine. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    State third in infant immunizations  Sep 9, 2008
    Hawaii ranks third in the nation for its infant immunization rates after a 9 percent increase in vaccinations last year, the state Health Department reports. The 2007 National Immunization Survey found about 88 percent of isle children from 19 to 35 months old are up to date on their immunizations ... "Immunizations are our children's best defense against diseases like pertussis and measles," state Health Director Chiyome Fukino said in a news release. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    WHO pushes prohibitively costly vaccine  Sep 8, 2008
    Besides, it is not fail-safe according to studies, it creates immunization against pneumonia in just four out of 1,000 cases ... Those arguing against the vaccine being made part of the immunization programme have a simple argument. (India Times, India -- Community News)

    In Flooded India, 50,000 Stay Put  Sep 8, 2008
    Doctors started immunization drives Saturday in the shelters to counter fears that waterborne diseases will spread as the number of camp residents grow. Authorities have only confirmed 38 deaths, but it is widely believed the final toll will be much higher. (Time.com)

    New site for clinic will be looked at  Sep 7, 2008
    The county health nurse administers heath education programs, disease control, immunization clinics and similar programs. Young said the facility will have a dual role because it will also be designed to provide emergency services to the community in the event of a disaster. (Brenham Banner, TX)

    Infant Abductions Increase In Private And Public Places  Sep 7, 2008
    6, 2008) The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) has just announced results from a study, based on 23 years of data collection, identifying new trends in nonfamily infant abductions. The report, conducted in partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, showed that while the number of abductions in hospital settings dramatically declined, those from private homes and public places have increased in incidence. (Science Daily)

    New Mexico Ranks 31 In Immunizations  Sep 7, 2008
    New Mexico is ranked No. 31 nationwide for immunization rates among toddlers in the year of 2007, according to state health officials ... There are new plans at the department to launch a strategy to immunize children in communities that tend to have the lowest immunization rates. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Why Men Die Sooner  Sep 6, 2008
    "Immunization is not finished after the second year of life," Legato says. Proper nutrition and supplementation can also be beneficial. (CBS News)

    Law allows pharmacists to administer flu shots  Sep 6, 2008
    In their supporting memo, Assembly sponsors said every other state except Maine already allows the vaccinations, and studies show adult immunization rates for annual flu shots improve dramatically after such a change. In New York City alone, some health experts said the measure could increase the number of seniors who get the shots by 50,000 or more. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Most US Kids Getting Recommended Vaccinations  Sep 6, 2008
    Michael Valdivia holds, Jakob Gutierrez, 5, as he receives an immunization shot from a school nurse in this file photo in Hialeah, Florida ... According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, immunization rates remain at or near record levels, with at least 90 percent coverage for all but one of the vaccines in the recommended series for children ... The CDC's 2007 National Immunization Survey also found that 77. (ABC News)

    Pediatricians brought new level of care  Sep 6, 2008
    The ideas of growth and development, infant nutrition, immunization practices, school/behavior problems, adolescent medicine, screenings for lead/blood disorders, medicine dosages based on body weight, and a host of other pediatric concepts were introduced to the community by these pioneers. There are a huge number of adults as well as children whose health and well-being are directly attributable to the new concept of pediatrics that these gentlemen brought to the area. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Health Department posts solid numbers  Sep 6, 2008
    Received reports on childhood immunization and animal control. Animal Control Director Chad Barr said the fall rabies clinic is scheduled for Oct. 4 at the Caldwell County Fairgrounds. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)

    Most U.S. parents vaccinating children  Sep 6, 2008
    Childhood immunization rates remain at or near record levels, with at least 90 percent coverage for all but one of the individual vaccines in the recommended series for children. The immunizations begin shortly after a child is born and continue through age 2. (Orlando Business Journal)

    Most Vaccine-allergic Children Can Still Be Safely Vaccinated, Experts Say  Sep 5, 2008
    It is also crucial that pediatricians design a safe immunization plan for children with confirmed vaccine allergies ... Immunizations of children with known vaccine allergies should always be administered under medical supervision in a clinic equipped to treat life-threatening allergic reactions or in a hospital intensive-care unit ... The Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment Network, consisting of six medical research centers with expertise in immunization safety, was part of the study. (Science Daily)

    Give Granny (and her caregivers) the flu shot  Sep 5, 2008
    In many jurisdictions there are aggressive immunization programs that ensure the vast majority of seniors get an annual flu shot ... For public health officials, this new evidence points to a need for a far more sophisticated influenza immunization strategy. (Globe and Mail)

    States Childhood Immunization Rate At 5-Year High  Sep 5, 2008
    States Childhood Immunization Rate At 5-Year High ... States Childhood Immunization Rate At 5-Year High ... (September 4, 2008)--The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says immunization rates for Texas children have increased 19 percent over the past five years to hit a record high in 2007. (KWTX.com, TX)

    District, state remind parents of the importance of vaccinations  Sep 5, 2008
    Vaccination rates for children in Wyoming have increased, but students in Natrona County School District still return to school with incomplete immunization records ... If a parent doesn't show proof of immunization or file for an exemption within 30 days after the start of school, the child can't return ... The exclusion date is Sept. 17, and more than one-fourth of the kindergartners at Grant Elementary School still do not have their immunization records updated, according to Suzey Delger,... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    CDC: 3 of 4 Ariz. toddlers get needed vaccinations  Sep 5, 2008
    Kathy Fredrickson, office chief for the Arizona Department of Health Services' Arizona Immunization Program, said she was pleased with the increase ... Debbie McCune-Davis, program director of the nonprofit Arizona Partnership for Immunization, said Arizona faces a unique challenge because so many residents come and go. (AZCentral -- News)

    N.H. childhood vaccination rate 2nd in nation  Sep 5, 2008
    CONCORD The government says New Hampshire's childhood immunization rate is second in the nation. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 91 percent of children in the state are up-to-date on the recommended vaccinations for children 19 months to 35 months of age. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    U.S. Awards Anthrax Vaccine Deal  Sep 5, 2008
    As currently formulated, the anthrax immunization requires three separate injections and, according to VaxGen officials, is effective both before and after exposure to the deadly bacteria ... Another anthrax vaccine that is already available was, until last week, a required immunization for many active-duty military personnel. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)

    Flu season nothing to sneeze at  Sep 5, 2008
    "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend healthy children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday, as well as their close contacts (people who live with them) and out-of-home caregivers should get a flu vaccine," says Jane Secor, RN, flu and immunization coordinator, Borgess VNA Homecare. "The flu vaccine supply should be adequate. We have already received over 20,000 flu vaccine doses and can order more if necessary. There are two types of flu vaccinations available: the... (Dowagiac News, MI)

    Sheehan adds services  Sep 5, 2008
    An immunization clinic will open at the site soon. Our goal is to keep people out of the hospital emergency rooms, Hoeflich says. (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    Area clinics recognized for immunization rates  Sep 4, 2008
    Northland Family Practice nurses Mary McGillivray (left) and Peggy Clarke show the certificate the clinic received for immunization rates of 90 percent or higher for children ages 24-36 months. Several area clinics were recognized by the South Dakota Department of Health for high immunization rates in August ... Recognized locally for achieving 90 percent or higher immunization rates for children who are 24-36 months old were Interlakes Medical Center, Northland Family Practice and the Lake... (Madison Daily Leader, SD)

    Chickenpox Vaccine Reduces Cases By 90 Percent  Sep 4, 2008
    iStockPhoto / immunization shot / author. Too few parents take the chickenpox virus seriously enough to get their kids vaccinated, although researchers say the has reduced the occurrence in children by 90 percent, according to a new report released by the. (InjuryBoard.com)

    What's ahead  Sep 4, 2008
    The Bay Area Rotary Club will host its annual Shots for Tots and Teens special immunization clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at the Coos County Health Depart-ment office, 1975 McPherson Ave. in North Bend. Empire reunion. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Nurse’s Notes - For kids, it’s time for school, immunizations  Sep 4, 2008
    Missoulian: Nurse s Notes - For kids, it s time for school, immunizations ... Nurse s Notes - For kids, it s time for school, immunizationsBy TAMMY POWERS for the Missoulian ... Immunization is one of modern medicine s most significant public health achievements. (Missoulian, MT)

    Study finds no link to autism in vaccine  Sep 4, 2008
    Larry Pickering, a pediatrician and immunization expert at Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, said the 1998 study and others had prompted some parents to forgo vaccinating their children. In the first eight months of 2008, he said, 91 percent of the 131 children diagnosed with measles in the United States had not been vaccinated against the disease or had uncertain vaccination status. (AZCentral -- News)

    Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine  Sep 4, 2008
    Rollens, however, remains steadfast in his belief that immunization played some role in his son's autism. "I'm totally convinced the vaccines caused the autism of my son, and we need to have more biological studies on this vaccine and others," he said. (Health-Finder)

    Contribute to the Fight to Eradicate Polio  Sep 4, 2008
    Hundreds of thousands of volunteers at local level distribute vaccine through clinics and through national days of immunization. The END POLIO NOW fund raiser sponsored this year by the Attica-Williamsport Rotarians is their response to Rotary's latest financial target. (Attica Fountain County Neighbor, IN)

    Childhood Measles Vaccine Doesn't Raise Risk of Autism, Researchers Find  Sep 4, 2008
    For that to be the case, the immunization would have to happen before any stomach complaints and before the onset of autism, Lipkin said. The new report doesn't confirm that the MMR vaccine is safe, said David Kirby, author of ``,'' a book on the debate about autism and vaccination. (Bloomberg -- US)

    U.S. Barred From Forcing Troops to Get Anthrax Shots  Sep 4, 2008
    In a statement, the Defense Department said it is reviewing the decision and will "pause giving anthrax vaccinations until the legal situation is clarified. . . . DoD remains convinced that the anthrax immunization program complies with all the legal requirements and that the anthrax vaccine is safe and effective.". In his ruling, Sullivan said that the FDA's approval was invalid because it did not meet the required review standards and the agency failed to seek the necessary public comment. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)

    Study Clears Measles Vaccine of Autism Link  Sep 4, 2008
    Public health officials have been stressing the safety of the combined measles-mumps-rubella, or MMR, shot and other childhood vaccines in the face of vocal groups who claim the immunizations may cause autism and other problems ... The team also collected data about the children's health and immunization histories from parents and physicians to see if vaccinations preceded either their autism or bowel trouble. (Newsmax)

    Why Should You Breastfeed?  Sep 3, 2008
    Mother is a hepatitis B or C carrier (infants should receive early immunization, but breastfeeding is encouraged). Hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice) in the infant. (Suite101.com)

    New Approach, Old Drug Show Promise Against Hepatitis C, Research Shows  Sep 3, 2008
    15, 2007) The failure of the UK to introduce universal hepatitis B immunization means that most UK citizens are susceptible to infection, warns an infectious diseases. (Oct. (Science Daily)

    Chickenpox cases fall with new vaccine  Sep 2, 2008
    Infections have even declined in babies too young to be vaccinated, who are being protected by "herd immunity" in which vaccines reduce infection in a community, says study author Jane Seward of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Doctors encourage the vaccine because they can't tell which children might develop pneumonia or encephalitis, says William Schaffner, a board member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America who was not involved in the new study. (AZCentral -- News)

    At-risk, homeless students get help from Hudson school program  Sep 1, 2008
    Some students lack essential documents like written immunization records and other health forms required by the school registrar ... "Homeless students are not required to submit a health record, proof of receiving immunizations, which might present stumbling blocks too difficult to overcome for a child with no resources. They get a streamlined process," said Ms. McSherry-Wolfe. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)

    A Travel Medicine Guide  Aug 31, 2008
    Communicable diseases such as Typhoid, Japanese encephalitis and Hepatitis can be contracted overseas, and it is best to discuss the need for immunization with your doctor. Whenever going overseas, make sure you take your passport, tickets and foreign currency and make doubly sure you have taken your health precautions. (Suite101.com)

    Build a disaster kit  Aug 31, 2008
    Passports, social security cards, immunization records. Bank account numbers. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    On the Third Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina; Trust for America's Health Questions State of National Emergency Preparedness  Aug 30, 2008
    -- While Louisiana has an immunization registry, will a lack of immunization records in other states prevent displaced children from being able to attend school. -- Will mental health support be available for potential victims. (PR Newswire)

    Madison County Health Department  Aug 30, 2008
    If your caregiver drops off your child at school, make sure she has a copy of the school traffic rules and abides by them. Most children injured by school buses aren't riding inside them during a crash. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Bay Area Rotary Club hosts Shots for Tots and Teens  Aug 30, 2008
    The Bay Area Rotary Club will host its annual Shots for Tots and Teens special immunization clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Coos County Health Department office, 1975 McPherson Ave. in North Bend ... This year, the Bay Area Rotary Club-sponsored program will cover all children 18 and younger who either are not insured, or have insurance that does not cover the cost of immunizations. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

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