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Flu declared epidemic by CDC
Federal health officials declared this season's flu outbreak an epidemic Friday as Maryland hospitals and clinics continued to treat unusually high numbers of patients for the virus and manufacturers reported low supplies of the vaccine to treat the...
Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Medical Procedures and Tests, Allergies, University of Maryland Medical Center, Preventative Medicine
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Is It Too Early To Get a Flu Shot?
HealthIt was mid to late August when I first noticed advertisements for various flu clinics. They elicited the same sinking feeling I get when I see a department store with Christmas trees this time of year. I thought, “Really? Flu shots? Now?” A... -
MedImmune creating drug pipeline for AstraZeneca
When Gail Folena-Wasserman joined Gaithersburg biotechnology startup MedImmune in 1991, she was its first employee in research and development, and dreamed of what the company might be "when it grew up."
Two decades later, the senior vice president for...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, AstraZeneca Plc, Leukemia, Research, HPV Vaccine
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School calendar - Oct. 22-27
Here are some of the things happening in Washington County Public Schools: Today Red Ribbon Week E. Russell Hicks Middle — Flag practice, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. North Hagerstown High — Financial aid night Northern Middle — Percussion...Tags: PTA, Arts and Culture, Greenbrier, Science and Technology, Drugs and Medicines
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Avera clinics offer flu vaccines
Avera Medical Group clinics are now offering flu vaccines to the public, with special flu shot days offered in Aberdeen for October. Vaccines cost $30. Flumist is available for $40. The special flu shot clinic times include: Avera Aberdeen Family...Tags: Groton, Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, Internists, Internal Medicine
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County's to host 'Super Saturday' clinics for flu vaccinations
Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz this week joined forces with state and local health officials to promote flu shot season in the county, and was scheduled to get a flu shot himself during a Towson press conference on Oct. 9. Dr. Gregory Wm....Tags: Essex (Baltimore, Maryland), Vaccines, Rossville, Disease Prevention, Preventative Medicine
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Rohrer to speak about stone bridges
Battlefield guide Gary Rohrer will speak on “Bridges in the Antietam Valley” Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. at Sharpsburg Town Hall. Rohrer, a registered professional engineer and an Antietam Battlefield guide, will give a photographic...Tags: Personal Service, Diabetes, Services and Shopping, Flu Vaccine, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Getting children ready for flu season
Flu season has officially started and although most influenza cases don't begin to pop up till late October, doctors say September is a perfect time to get vaccinated. And that includes getting shots for your youngsters and teens. This week, the American...
Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, Disease Prevention, Flu, Preventative Medicine
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FDA approves new flu vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new vaccine to prevent the seasonal flu.
FluMist Quadrivalent is the first vaccine to contain four strains of the influenza virus - two influenza A strains and two B strains. It is manufactured by...Tags: Vaccines, Viral Diseases and Infections, Disease Prevention, Preventative Medicine, Flu
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Time for flu shots, and some may get a tiny needle
WASHINGTON — It’s flu vaccine time again — and some lucky shot-seekers will find that the needle has shrunk.
The first flu shot that works with a less-scary skin prick instead of an inch-long needle is hitting the market this fall....Tags: Vaccines, Viral Diseases and Infections, Allergies, Preventative Medicine, Flu
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More Swine Flu Vaccine Coming
Content Courtesy of Tribune Wire ServicesMore swine flu vaccine will arrive the first week of October than officials previously thought - between 6 million and 7 million doses. That's roughly double earlier predictions, and most will be the nasal spray version called FluMist, Health and Human...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, White House, Vaccines, Medical Services, Health
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H1N1 Off to Early Start Around the US
Los Angeles TimesWith the traditional start of the flu season upon us this weekend, 27 states are already reporting widespread activity of the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus, with the rest reporting more limited activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...Tags: Texas, Death, Medical Services, Vaccines, Los Angeles Times
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