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End of smallpox
Although polio has been reduced to its lowest level in history, three countries still have polio transmission — Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Last year 223 polio cases were reported. So far in 2013 there have been 19 cases, according to the...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Vaccines, Diseases and Illnesses, Health Organizations, Polio
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READER SUBMITTED: Progressive Animal Wellness And Dogology Partner For Rabies Clinic, Raise $420 For Animal Shelter
AvonOn Saturday, May 11, Corey Shagensky, DVM, of Progressive Animal Wellness in Avon provided rabies vaccination services for the 2013 Canton Rabies Clinic held at Dogology in Canton. In all, 21 dogs and cats from several towns visited the clinic and...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Preventative Medicine, Hospitals and Clinics, Vaccines, Diseases and Illnesses
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It's Lyme season [Editorial]
With some exceptions, any illness can strike anyone at any time. One of the more dangerous to emerge in recent decades is Lyme disease. Harford County, as many of us know either first-hand or because of someone we know, is not immune from the tick-borne...Tags: Rheumatoid Arthritis, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Environmental Illness, Skin Rash
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Latest Indiana news, sports, business and entertainment
ISTEP GLITCH DOE: Minimal interruptions again in ISTEP testing INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Department of Education says schools reported minimal interruptions for a second straight day during ISTEP+ online testing. It also announced it's...Tags: State Parks, Fires, College Football, Executive Branch, Crime, Law and Justice
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Teen texting at the wheel tied to more driving risks
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teenagers who text while driving are also more likely to engage in other risky activities, such as riding with an intoxicated driver or not wearing a seatbelt, a new study suggests. Researchers from the U.S. Centers for...Tags: High Schools, Medical Specialization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Pediatrics
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Rabid raccoon found in Jupiter
A raccoon discovered by a Chocolate Labrador Retriever Saturday was confirmed positive for rabies today by the Florida Department of Health State Laboratory. According to Animal Care and Control reports, the Labrador, named Taylor, discovered the...
Tags: Preventative Medicine, Drugs and Medicines, Vaccines, Palm Beach County, Diseases and Illnesses
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Growing mushrooms fit for dinner table
On a ridge in the Echo Park section of Los Angeles, the fungus kingdom has established a small beachhead in Mary Steffens’ side yard. She’s growing shiitake, the iconic tree mushroom native to China and beloved in Japan. For many backyard...
Tags: Preventative Medicine, Drugs and Medicines, Japan, Mushrooms
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South Florida gay community watching NYC meningitis outbreak
With a deadly meningitis outbreak sickening an unusually high number of gay men in New York City, many in South Florida are on edge and on watch. South Florida was among the regions alerted by the New York State Department of Health about recently...
Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Preventative Medicine, HIV, Vaccines, Diseases and Illnesses
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Rules are there to protect pets and people alike
Have you ever experienced any rules, policies, protocols and regulations with regards to your pets? Most of us are used to certain rules and regulations such as no pets allowed in a particular hotel or pets must be on a leash in a recreational park....
Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Preventative Medicine, Drugs and Medicines, Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines
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Antibiotics report ignores food safety
A recent Environmental Working Group (EWG) report blames antibiotic use in food animals for the presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria. This report overlooks important data and the facts about food safety. Consumers can remain confident that strict...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Food Industry, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, Health Organizations
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Rabies prevention The Department of Health offers information on how to prevent the spread of rabies and what to do in the event of exposure. Rabies is most often seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. Information: 410-222-7168 or visit aahealth.org....Tags: Preventative Medicine, Bipolar Disorder, Stroke, Endometriosis, Anne Arundel Medical Center
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Pa. dairy farmer says unpasteurized milk can be made safe to drink
waynesboro@herald-mail.comBacteria that sickened 79 Tri-State-area residents who consumed unpasteurized milk in early 2012 is the focus of a newly released report authored in part by researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Campylobacter jejuni...Tags: Consumers, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Farms, Medical Procedures and Tests
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