New pap test guidelines: start later, have fewer Nov 21, 2009
Those who've gotten the new HPV vaccine are urged to follow the guidelines. Previous research had found that some doctors were over-prescribing the Pap test, recommending it, for instance, to virgins although most cervical cancers occur as a result of HPV, a sexually transmitted virus. (FOX19.com, OH)
Click to read:Change Ahead for Cervical Cancer Detection Nov 21, 2009
There is a new HPV vaccine that should cut cervical cancer in the future; ACOG's guidelines say for now vaccinated women should follow the same Pap guidelines as the unvaccinated ... Took my 11yr old to doc in August and he lectured me for a very long time when I refused the vaccine. (CBS News)
GBS a Side Effect of H1N1 Vaccine? Nov 21, 2009
GBS a Side Effect of H1N1 Vaccine ... GBS a Side Effect of H1N1 Vaccine ... Teen's Parents Blame H1N1 Vaccine for Son's Condition; Officials Say Link Unconfirmed, Under Investigation. (CBS News)
Bill Gates' millions to battle TB Nov 21, 2009
The money will go to the Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation to fund current clinical trials and research new ideas ... The money should more than double the amount spent annually on TB vaccine research worldwide, said Dr Klausner, who is the executive director of the global health program at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as it is more properly known ... "We are in the midst of a new TB epidemic. The world desperately needs an effect vaccine to prevent TB, particularly in adolescents and... (Yahoo News -- Tuberculosis)
CDC: "Nothing Typical" about 2009 Flu Nov 21, 2009
"The H1N1 vaccine supply continues to increase. We're not where we want to be, but available vaccine is being quickly ordered and shipped, and we are in better shape today than we were a couple weeks ago," Schuchat said ... 5 doses of seasonal vaccine had been distributed. (CBS News)
Click to read:Tamiflu-Resistant H1N1 Cluster Reported Nov 21, 2009
The swine flu vaccine and antiviral drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza all seem to work well against it, CDC officials also said. MMIX, The Associated Press. (CBS News)
H1N1 death 1st in region Nov 21, 2009
These steps include washing your hands frequently with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; covering your cough with a tissue or cough into your inner elbow and not into your hands; staying home from work if you are sick and keep your children home from school until 24 hours after their fever has gone away without medicines; and getting an H1N1 flu vaccination if you are in a vaccine priority group. H1N1 flu vaccination appointments are now available for free at health... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Canes get younger; Staal on injured list Nov 21, 2009
Canucks jumped H1N1 vaccine line: British Columbia's provincial health officer says Vancouver Canucks players jumped the line when they received swine flu vaccinations this week. "If they got the vaccine and they weren't in any of the risk groups as individuals then they were queue-jumping," Dr. Perry Kendall said in an interview Thursday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Glaxo recalls 170,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine in Canada Nov 21, 2009
Health officials in Canada have pulled from the market doses of the H1N1 vaccine made by following reports that one batch had higher than usual adverse reactions among patients. Canada s CTV television network reports that GSK on Thursday asked several provinces to set aside 170,000 doses of a particular batch. (Triangle Business Journal)
Norwegian scientists raise concerns about mutated form of swine flu... Nov 21, 2009
The institute said that there was no indication that the mutation would hinder the ability of the vaccine to protect people from becoming infected or impair the effectiveness of antiviral drugs in treating people who became infected. Scientists have been analyzing the H1N1 virus from "a number of patients as part of the surveillance of the pandemic flu virus" and have detected several mutations, the statement said. (The Drudge Report)
Swine flu tests U.S. health defenses Nov 21, 2009
Complaints mount about efforts to develop, distribute vaccine ... Health officials have been terrible at predicting when and how much vaccine would be available ... At times vaccine shipments have been inexplicably lopsided. (Albany Times Union)
Holliston gets go-ahead for Saturday H1N1 clinic, but then must abide by rules Nov 21, 2009
Duffey explained Holliston's situation and offered to send the vaccine back, before public health Commissioner John Auerbach passed on his one-time blessing. "DPH is encouraging local boards of health to distribute the vaccine consistent with (federal) guidelines," department spokeswoman Jennifer Manley wrote in an e-mail to the Daily News ... But she also said local pediatricians had declined a vaccine offer, that local practices asked her to get at-risk family members protected, that she had... (Holliston Tab, MA)
A/H1N1 flu vaccine withdrawn in Canada due to high number of allergic reactions Nov 21, 2009
OTTAWA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- About 170,000 doses of A/H1N1 flu vaccine are being withdrawn in Canada from Friday after health officials reported an unusually high number of allergic reactions. Health officials in the western province of Manitoba reported Thursday a higher-than-usual number of allergic reactions after using vaccine from a batch manufactured by a factory of British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in Quebec ... Another province which has been using the vaccine did not report any... (Xinhuanet, China)
Sri Lanka orders import of A/H1N1 vaccine Nov 21, 2009
That's why the ministry ordered the immediate placement of orders for the vaccine, Wanninayaka added. Chief Minister of Central Province Sarath Ekanayaka said schools in the province have been closed from Friday due to fears of A/H1N1 spread. (Xinhuanet, China)
WHO assesses significance of H1N1 virus mutation in Norway Nov 21, 2009
According to the agency, the virus with this mutation remains sensitive to the antiviral drugs, oseltamivir and zanamivir, and studies show that currently available pandemic vaccines confer protection. In addition, the mutations appear to occur sporadically and spontaneously. (Xinhuanet, China)
A/H1N1 flu deaths rise to 12 in Finland Nov 21, 2009
Next week, vaccine experts will convene to decide whether the entire population should be inoculated. Editor: Yan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Common Diseases Biggest Child-Killers Nov 21, 2009
A vaccine has been available since 2000 but has not yet reached many children in developing countries ... A vaccine routinely given to children in the U.S. and Europe is expected to reach 44 poorer countries by 2015 through the GAVI Alliance ... "Every child in the United States gets it, even though they have access to clean water and hygiene," said John Wecker, of the Program for Appropriate Technology in Health, a Seattle-based nonprofit that is part of the vaccine alliance. (KIRO TV, WA)
Weekly Update of H1N1 Influenza Nov 21, 2009
H1N1 Flu InfoLine specialists will answer questions about flu symptoms, when to seek medical care, and the new H1N1 flu vaccine, now available at locations throughout the state ... Madison County H1N1 Vaccine Availability ... All children 6 months through age 9 years will need a second dose of the H1N1 Influenza Vaccine at least 21-28 days from the first dose. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Have you had the swine flu? Nov 21, 2009
Rather than worry about distributing the vaccine, worry about distributing the flu test. kelly&carriefan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Check Web Site For H1N1 Flu Vaccine Nov 21, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas -- The Texas health department is making a flu vaccine locator available on its Web site -- -- to help people find the vaccines for both seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu ... The vaccine is currently being sent to providers for certain groups: pregnant women, children 6 months through 4 years, 5- through 64-year-olds with high-risk health conditions, health care workers who provide direct patient care and close contacts of infants 6 months or younger. (Click2Houston, TX)
H1N1 Vaccines Available in Leavey Nov 21, 2009
The vaccines will be administered in the Leavey Center on a first-come, first-serve basis to all students under 24 years old, as well as students between 25 and 64 years old who are at a higher risk of infection ... The H1N1 vaccines will be administered from 2 to 6 p.m. in the former Center Grill area of the Leavey Center, the area in which Starbucks and Cos are located. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
New Advice Would Cut Back On Pap Smears Nov 21, 2009
There is a new HPV vaccine that should cut cervical cancer in the future; ACOG's guidelines say for now vaccinated women should follow the same Pap guidelines as the unvaccinated. But the updated guidelines reflect better understanding of HPV. Infection is high among sexually active teens and young adults. (Click2Houston, TX)
Oprah's Departure Presents Problem For TV Stations Nov 21, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Announcement Starts 18-Month Clock To End Of Daytime TV Reign. (Click2Houston, TX)
Latest health news » Nov 21, 2009
The program has been plagued with problems and information gaps: Health officials have been terrible at predicting when and how much vaccine would be available ... Federal health experts said Wednesday an updated version of Pfizer's best-selling anti-infection vaccine is safe and effective for infants and toddlers, despite company studies that failed to meet certain goals ... The Food and Drug Administration's panel of vaccine experts voted 10-1 in favor of Pfizer's Prevnar 13 to protect against... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S. Nov 21, 2009
Meanwhile, the supply of H1N1 swine flu vaccine continues to grow, Schuchat said ... "I just want to say how sorry I am that people have been so frustrated, that people have had to wait in line, that people haven't always found vaccine at the end of the line." ... 5 million doses of seasonal (non-H1N1) flu vaccine were available. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Flu vaccines available for pregnant women in Easton Nov 21, 2009
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:14 PM EST. The Easton Public Health Nurse has 200 H1N1 injection (thimerosal free) vaccinations for pregnant women only. (Easton Journal, MA)
DPS Negotiates Contract Nov 21, 2009
Now that more supplies have arrived, are you going to get the H1N1 vaccine. Yes, the first free minute I have. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Livingston Co. to offer H1N1 vaccination clinic for college students Nov 21, 2009
Children ages 6 months through 9 years old who received their first vaccine dose before Nov. 5 are eligible to receive their second dose at Wednesdays clinic. Posted in on Friday, November 20, 2009 7:25 pm Updated: 7:29 pm. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Sars patients can provide therapy Nov 21, 2009
Scientists are currently working on a vaccine, but there is still no good treatment for the disease, which is caused by a virus related to those that cause flu ... Dr Lanzavecchia said: "At present there is no immunological treatment for Sars, and a vaccine may take several years to produce. "Our approach produces protective antibodies that would provide immediate protection against the Sars virus. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Swine flu is making some folks alter their holiday plans Nov 21, 2009
However, concerns about H1N1 have left this year s entertaining plans up in the air, says Golden, whose three children, aged 9, 5, and 7 months, have not gotten the swine flu vaccine yet - and won t before month s end, if then ... According to the statistics we re at the age when we re probably more immune, Al Fohlin says, noting that Brooksby Village residents have neither been encouraged to get the H1N1 vaccine nor discouraged from visiting relatives over the holidays. (Boston Globe)
Anxiety fuels mom competition to score swine flu shots for their kids Nov 21, 2009
If I had the perfect prescription for making modern mothers even more manic it would be this: Tell them that their children s lives depend on their ability to schedule swine flu vaccines. Then tell them there are no vaccines but that there might be soon ... Must we be forced to vie for potentially lifesaving vaccines in a rationing system without rules or reason. (Boston Globe)
2 in Mass. die from swine flu Nov 21, 2009
They have no natural immunity to the novel strain, and vaccine production has been behind schedule ... The state has received 1 million doses of H1N1 vaccine toward the total planned allotment of 3 ... H1N1 vaccine doses will continue to arrive and be distributed through next month and January. (Boston Globe)
Childhood vaccine cost to drop next year Nov 21, 2009
3 million children worldwide will have the chance to feel that pinch and get vaccinated against some of the world's deadliest illnesses, according to the GAVI Alliance, a global vaccine partnership that helped organize the Hanoi event. The funding will come from a drop in the price of the one-shot vaccine that safeguards against five infectious diseases to below $3 a dose, nearly 50 cents cheaper than this year, the alliance said ... It has been able to negotiate cheaper vaccine prices through... (MSNBC -- International)
Just a little pinch Nov 21, 2009
Lewisburg students receive the H1N1 vaccine ... Jackson and the others involved in supervising the vaccine clinics were anxious earlier this week when the nasal sprays had yet to arrive ... Vaccines will be offered at Donald H. Eichhorn Middle School on Monday morning, and at Lewisburg Area High School that afternoon. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Cheers & Jeers Nov 21, 2009
State health officials say people still need to take precautions against the H1N1 flu, including getting recommended vaccines, staying home when they're sick and washing their hands frequently. Working together. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Schools see little flu activity during past two weeks Nov 21, 2009
Plus, H1N1 flu vaccines are arriving in larger shipments, which should allow Campbell County Health to finish all students in the district before Christmas vacation, said Della Amend, executive director of Public Health. While Public Health comes to the schools to vaccinate students, Amend hopes to see more at-risk people visiting the clinic to get the H1N1 flu vaccination. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Bruce Mandelblit: Scammers Prey on Swine Flu Fears Nov 21, 2009
In addition, there are numerous media stories reporting shortages of, as well as long lines of folks waiting for, the new H1N1 flu vaccine. Sadly, cold-hearted thugs are targeting peoples fear and nervousness about the swine flu to try to make a quick buck. (Newsmax)
H1N1 Vaccine Not a Killer: WHO Nov 21, 2009
The World Health Organization said on Thursday the H1N1 vaccine had been cleared of blame for 41 deaths which health authorities worldwide had investigated after suspicions they might have been caused by the inoculation. The U.N. agency reaffirmed that the pandemic vaccine is as safe as the seasonal flu vaccine used for more than 60 years ... "No new safety issue has been identified from reports issued to date ... Reporting so far reconfirms that the pandemic flu vaccine is as safe as the... (Newsmax)
H1N1 Vaccine Program Plagued With Problems Nov 21, 2009
Health officials have been terrible at predicting when and how much vaccine would be available ... At times vaccine shipments have been inexplicably lopsided ... And despite pledges that they would be transparent about the vaccine program, some health officials have refused to disclose where all the doses are going, and they have held back on public service announcements telling people who should be coming in for shots. (Fox News)
9Potential New Cold Virus Mimics H1N1, Hospitalizing Children» Nov 21, 2009
There is no vaccine for rhinovirus and no good treatment. For severely ill patients hospitals can try to keep blood oxygen levels up and keep the patients hydrated, often with intravenous lines if they are coughing or wheezing too hard to eat or drink. (Fox News)
Boston man charged in child sex case Nov 21, 2009
According to a resume that investigators turned up online and that includes Felton's picture, he is a research physician currently working as vice president of clinical operations at Acambis, a vaccine development company. He previously worked as senior medical director at GlaxoSmithKline, his resume says. (Anchorage Daily News)
Public swine flu clinic scheduled for today Nov 21, 2009
The clinic is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- or until the vaccine supply runs out -- at the UAA Student Union Building, 2921 Spirit Way ... The city had intended to begin public vaccinations Nov. 7 but held off because of a shortage of vaccine ... Those seeking the vaccine should bring identification and be ready to discuss their immunization history, city officials say. (Anchorage Daily News)
Here are questions that deserve some answers Nov 21, 2009
Oh yeah and Roger wrote on Nov 20, 2009 10:21 PM:" Sure I can google it, but I want alias "to NOT A CONSUMER OF THAT" to prove his or her documentation, which I still have not recieved, other than a directional to ruetgers. Sheesh. Not a consumer of that(in the south we say "I'm not buying what you're selling) " not a consumer of that wrote on Nov 20, 2009 10:08 PM:" Ok, so its settled, I like to have other people google things for me and we don't have enough H1N1 vaccines in the United States... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Bureau County Board Nov 21, 2009
County Board member Rick Wilkin commended the health department for its proactive work in getting the H1N1 vaccines out to the high priority groups. Recorded Tom Giordano, Daniel Rabe, Laura Rose, Jim Thompson and Marc Wilt as absent. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Community H1N1 clinics on the way Nov 21, 2009
The county health department has given out thousands of H1N1 vaccines to children and other high-risk individuals within the county's school districts in the past two weeks ... We were very fortunate that we had enough vaccines for all our schools, Cuddy said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Drug-resistant swine flu hits UK Nov 21, 2009
BBC News - Tamiflu-resistant swine flu spreads 'between patients. Page last updated at 17:14 GMT, Friday, 20 November 2009. (BBC News -- UK)
State content with vaccination pace Nov 21, 2009
Only about a quarter of the at-risk population statewide has received the H1N1 vaccine, meaning it will be a while before the flu vaccine becomes available for everyone else ... "We certainly understand there are frustrations, and at times we've been frustrated. But we continue to target the recommended priority groups, and we're continuing to push out vaccine to providers to reach those individuals." ... Before making it available to anyone who wants the vaccine, the state will fill all... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hawaii gives 7,174 state workers priority for swine flu vaccine Nov 21, 2009
More than 7,000 state workers identified as critical personnel have been offered priority access to the H1N1 vaccine to ensure that government operations continue running smoothly in the event of a worst-case flu scenario ... As much as 5 percent of the state's allotted vaccine, now at 217,800 doses, is designated to go to priority state employees who were given vouchers to obtain the vaccine, Lovell said ... Dr. Sarah Park, of the state Department of Health, said the program to vaccinate state... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Profits prompt surge in new vaccines Nov 21, 2009
Vaccines are no longer a sleepy, low-profit niche in a booming drug industry ... Vaccines now are viewed as a crucial path to growth, as drugmakers look for ways to bolster slowing prescription medicine sales amid intensifying generic competition and government pressure to cut down prices under the federal health overhaul ... Unlike medicines that treat diseases, vaccines help prevent infections by revving up the body's natural immune defenses against invaders. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Gripes About Swine Flu Vaccine Abound Nov 21, 2009
--Health officials have been terrible at predicting when and how much vaccine would be available ... --At times vaccine shipments have been inexplicably lopsided ... --And despite pledges that they would be transparent about the vaccine program, some health officials have refused to disclose where all the doses are going, and they have held back on public service announcements telling people who should be coming in for shots. (KIRO TV, WA)
Column: Wellesley Health Dept. responds to writers criticism of flu clinics Nov 21, 2009
The columnist was misinformed, and implied that the was ill-prepared to sponsor a clinic that would meter out valuable H1N1 vaccine ... We are extremely appreciative and proud of their efforts to address the complex and ever changing scenario involving H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution ... To clear up the misinformation of the column, here is a synopsis of how the Health Department decided to offer a H1N1 nasal vaccine clinic to healthy Wellesley children and teens 2-19. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
How to make a flu vaccine Nov 21, 2009
The BBC's medical correspondent Fergus Walsh visits the vaccine cell culture manufacturing plant of Novartis in Marburg, Germany. Novartis recently announced that it had produced the first batch of influenza A (H1N1) vaccine, weeks ahead of expectations. (BBC News)
Island's bison to get birth control shots Nov 21, 2009
The birth control vaccine, called PZP, is derived from pig eggs and must be renewed annually. It doesn't affect the animal's hormones or behavior, said Carlos de la Rosa, chief conservation and education officer for the conservancy, a nonprofit group that owns much of the island. (MSNBC -- Environment)
One dead in Cyrus tour bus crash Nov 21, 2009
How to make a flu vaccine. Big Bang' experiment to re-start. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Patients often turn first to ‘Dr. Google' Nov 21, 2009
Take the H1N1 vaccine: Late last month, the search term "H1N1 vaccine dangers" hit Google's top 10 searches. A video of a cheerleader supposedly crippled after getting the flu vaccine received almost a million hits ... It's driving doctors crazy, as they insist the vaccine is safe and anti-vaccine preachers are plain wrong. (Montana Standard, MT)
The Parenting Place Nov 21, 2009
plasmatronix wrote on Nov 8, 2009 9:49 AM:" I'm eager to hear more about H1N1 vaccine availability. My husband and I would like to get vaccinated, but I don't think we fall into any of the priority groups. We were able to get one for my 12 month old last week at her doctor's office, but she will need a second shot in a few weeks. I hope they still have them available (or that they set them aside for babies who need 2 doses of the vaccine). As far as college savings, I decided to go with the NY... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Free H1N1 vaccines for high priority group Nov 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009. MIAMI (WSVN) -- If you are in a high priority group for catching the swine flu virus, you can get a free H1N1 shot Saturday morning. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Bridgewater-Raynham prioritizing flu-shot recipients Nov 21, 2009
The Bridgewater-Raynham school district began its first round of flu clinics this week after receiving 100 swine flu vaccine doses from the state and another 100 doses from the Bridgewater Board of Health ... Each of the schools was to be given about 20-25 doses of vaccine, even though Bridgewater was donating part of its allotment ... The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) has told us to be patient, there will be much more vaccine coming, she said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Two H1N1 clinics in Madison County Nov 21, 2009
On Monday, a clinic will be held at the Madison Middle School between 4 and 8 p.m. There are 3,500 doses of the vaccine available, significantly more than was offered during last month's clinic ... "Since vaccine supplies are much larger at this point in time, it is not necessary for people to arrive early to the clinics. So far during this second round of H1N1 clinics in our counties, we have been able to meet the demand for vaccine by individuals in the priority groups," stated Richard Horne,... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Serbia buys 3 million Swiss swine flu vaccines Nov 21, 2009
BELGRADE, Serbia Serbia's health authorities have ordered three million swine flu vaccines from Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis AG worth an estimated euro24 million ($36 million). Health officials said Friday the first shipment of some 500,000 doses is to arrive next month, while the rest are due early next year. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes Nov 21, 2009
Vaccines are no longer a sleepy, low-profit niche in a booming drug industry ... Vaccines now are viewed as a crucial path to growth, as drugmakers look for ways to bolster slowing prescription medicine sales amid intensifying generic competition and government pressure to cut down prices under the federal health overhaul ... Unlike medicines that treat diseases, vaccines help prevent infections by revving up the body's natural immune defenses against invaders. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Moultrie health dept. offers flu shots Monday Nov 21, 2009
SULLIVAN The Moultrie County Health Department recently received additional shipments of injectable and FluMist H1N1 vaccine ... All H1N1 vaccine provided through the Moultrie County Health Department is free of charge ... Individuals under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent of legal guardian when receiving the vaccine. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
DOH: Free school clinics to start next week Nov 21, 2009
We urge both keiki and their families to get both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccines in order to have maximum protection against both known flu strains circulating this year, said Fukino. In addition to the scheduled school clinics, 2009 H1N1 vaccinations have begun on a relatively small scale for other priority populations. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Local health update: H1N1 Nov 21, 2009
Published: Friday, November 20, 2009 6:44 PM EST The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had shipped nearly 3 million doses of H1N1 vaccine to New York state, as of Wednesday, Gov. David Paterson announced Friday. The CDC reported that it had shipped 1. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
NY receives 2.9M doses of H1N1 vaccine Nov 21, 2009
9M doses of H1N1 vaccine - The Business Review (Albany) ... 9M doses of H1N1 vaccine ... New York has received nearly 3 million doses of H1N1 vaccine by the federal. (Albany Business Review, NY)
