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READER SUBMITTED: NB Rock Cats/Health Department Join Forces
New BritainThe New Britain Rock Cats and the New Britain Health Department have joined forces to host Immunization Records Day on Tuesday, April 30, at New Britain Stadium. The 6:35 p.m. game features the Rock Cats vs. the Harrisburg Senators (Washington Nationals...Tags: New Britain, Drugs and Medicines, Vaccines, Disease Prevention, Plainville
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Respiratory disease in young dairy calves
We know that respiratory disease is the second leading cause of death in un-weaned heifer calves (scours is the first). Unfortunately, heifers that experience respiratory disease also continue to have performance problems later in life. To effectively...Tags: Respiratory Disease, Chemical Industry, Drugs and Medicines, Vaccines, Diseases and Illnesses
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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: Annapolis, Iraq, Methadone (drug), Healthy Diet, Prostate Cancer
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HPV-related cancers rose before vaccines hit market
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of some cancers related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) increased throughout the U.S. before vaccines against the sexually transmitted infection were available, says to a new study. Researchers found an increase...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Medical Research, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disease Prevention, Science and Technology
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Merck, GSK cut price of cervical cancer shots for poor countries
Reuters* Shots will cost less than $5 per dose through GAVI deal * Human papillomavirus causes most cervical cancers * Disease kills 275,000 women a year worldwide * Vaccine group deal aims to protect 30 million girls By Kate Kelland LONDON, May 9 (Reuters)...Tags: Chemical Industry, Human papillomavirus, Drugs and Medicines, Vaccines, Disease Prevention
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Tri-Cities news briefs
St. Charles The public may attend the Forest Preserve District of Kane County's grand opening celebration of the new Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 1. Participants can see interactive...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Whooping Cough, Nursing, Vaccines, Coughing
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Focusing on STDs: Vaccines now available to prevent, reduce risk of HPV in adolescents
April is sexually transmitted disease Awareness Month, an annual event calling attention to STDs in the United States. This month-long observance provides individuals, doctors, and community-based organizations an opportunity to address ways to prevent...
Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Disease Prevention, Health, HIV, Chemical Industry
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Dudley Moore, Coughing, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Somer Thompson, Holiday Music (genre)
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FACTBOX-Vaccine, drugs to fight new bird flu
Reuters(For other news from Reuters Health Summit, click on http://www.reuters.com/summit/Health13) May 6 (Reuters) - The U.N. World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are already working with samples of the new H7N9...Tags: Flu, Viral Diseases and Infections, Wildlife, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disease Prevention
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Whooping cough death reinforces need for vaccines, officials say
An Orlando infant's death from whooping cough last month is underscoring the county health department's push to get children and adults alike vaccinated and keep vaccines up to date. The six-week-old baby boy was too young to have gotten his first...
Tags: Whooping Cough, March of Dimes Foundation, Coughing, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Orange County (Florida)
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Big drugmakers think small with nanomedicine deals
Reuters* Nanomedicine promises greater precision and monitoring * Pfizer, Amgen, AstraZeneca among firms placing bets * Early-stage research but scientists see momentum building By Ben Hirschler LONDON, May 3 (Reuters) - Is nanomedicine the next big thing? A...Tags: Medical Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Education, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Oncology
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Meningitis scare: From 'fit as can be' to life support in one week
A 31-year-old West Hollywood resident, who was described as being extremely fit only a week or so ago, is now in a coma and on life support after being diagnosed with "full-blown meningitis," city officials said. West Hollywood City Councilman John...Tags: Common Cold, Respiratory Disease, Medical Procedures and Tests, Disease Prevention, New York City
Apr 30, 2013
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May 10, 2013
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May 9, 2013
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Apr 29, 2013
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May 7, 2013
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May 6, 2013
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May 3, 2013
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May 3, 2013
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Apr 12, 2013
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