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State vaccine figures sharp - Mar 20, 2008
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin,Washington childhood immunization rates improved from just over half in 2006 to more than 70 percent in 2006. King County is also being honored at the
Yearly flu shots for kids may be on horizon - Feb 27, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle,Malinoski stressed that the nasal vaccine holds a major appeal for childhood immunization programs: No needle is involved. The company's vaccine, which once
• Fighting childhood obesity is an investment businesses can't ignore - Mar 16, 2008
The Ann Arbor News - MLive.com,Starting with the Michigan Childhood Immunization Registry - now known as the Michigan Care Improvement Registry - and more recently with the Michigan
Governor Rell accepts award from Parents Magazine honoring ... - Mar 18, 2008
Norwalk Plus Magazine...“Connecticut has been a leader on issue as diverse as childhood immunization rates and the ‘Megan’s Law’ sex offender registry. We take our responsibility
Merrill Lynch exec is Rotary guest speaker - Mar 10, 2008
Saipan Tribune,...range of issues such as hunger, environmental concerns, illiteracy, drug abuse prevention, childhood immunization, and helping youth and the elderly.
Autism: Why The Debate Rages - Mar 6, 2008
CBS News,...they hadn't thought to calculate the cumulative amount kids were getting as more and more vaccines were added to the childhood immunization schedule.
CDC Sends Reminder on Hib Vaccine Deferral - Mar 5, 2008
AAFP News NowSo, deciding to forgo a key piece of the recommended childhood immunization schedule may seem counterintuitive. In the face of an ongoing shortage of
Family vacations: How to have a break that won't break down - Feb 29, 2008
Globe and Mail,Health matters If you're travelling with infants or small children, you may need to arrange an alternative or accelerated childhood immunization schedule.
Proposed DHHS cuts draw protest - Mar 13, 2008
Bangor Daily News,The Fund for a Healthy Maine, which is intended for funding public health measures such as smoking cessation and childhood immunization programs,
Safety net fuels forum questions - Mar 11, 2008
News-Review,He said childhood immunization shots provided by the county Health Department were funded by the safety net, as well as the Hinkle Creek watershed study on
WHAT'S HAPPENING - Mar 8, 2008
Biloxi Sun Herald,Childhood immunization & obesity classes, 9-11:30 am, Bethel Lutheran Church, 2521 Pass Road, Biloxi. Sponsored by the University of North Carolina Chapel
LA BioMed Researcher Says "Unexpected" Increase In Cancer Risk ... - Mar 4, 2008
Medical News Today (press release),It conducts biomedical research, trains young scientists and provides community services, including childhood immunization, nutrition assistance and
Health workers' shortage requires political action - GHWA - Mar 3, 2008
Afrique en ligne,...“The shortage is impairing provision of essential, life-saving interventions suc h as childhood immunization, safe pregnancy and delivery services of
On KNUS, Andrews hosted misinformation fest from state Capitol - Feb 25, 2008
Media Matters for America,...simplifying and streamlining the application process for eligible Medicaid families, fully funding the Childhood Immunization Information System,
The Herald-Dispatch - Feb 23, 2008
Huntington Herald Dispatch,The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Childhood Immunization Program will provide free routine immunizations for all area children from
Shots for Grown-Ups - 20 Feb 2008
Forbes,Acute hepatitis A from contaminated food or water is on the decline thanks to childhood immunization; the shot has been recommended for all kids since 2006.
Early childhood immunization rates improve in Oklahoma - Feb 6, 2008
KSWO,AP - February 6, 2008 12:05 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - State health officials say it took a team effort to dramatically improve the rate of early childhood
Check Immunization Status for Pertussis - Feb 5, 2008
HULIQ,...“Adult pertussis occurs despite a prior history of childhood immunization and, indeed, in persons with a history of previous pertussis infection.
Sugar Soothes Kids' Immunization Pain - Feb 4, 2008
WebMDA new study suggests sugar may prevent childhood immunization pain. Researchers found babies given a dose of sugar solution before their immunization shots
Residencies' Immunization Innovations Draw Kudos - Jan 30, 2008
AAFP News NowNow, thanks in part to Tonka trucks and Little People play sets, the clinic has achieved childhood immunization rates of more than 95 percent.
State of the World’s Children, 2008 – vaccination highlighted as ... - Jan 24, 2008
PharmiWeb.com (press release),Importantly, childhood immunization is a cornerstone of this strategy. Vaccination as a means to reduce childhood death in the developing has been a huge
GlaxoSmithKline launches two new DTP vaccines - Jan 30, 2008
India Infoline.com,Infanrix is indicated for childhood immunization against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis for newborns from 6th week of age.
Childhood Vaccines Save Lives, March Of Dimes Says - Jan 30, 2008
HealthNewsDigest.com,By The March of Dimes (HealthNewsDigest.com) - WHITE PLAINS, NY, -- The March of Dimes and seven former directors of the US Centers for Disease Control and
GSK Pharma introduces two new vaccines - Feb 1, 2008
Myiris.com,Infanrix is indicated for childhood immunization against DTP for newborns from the sixth week. And when combined with Hepatitis B vaccines it reduces the
Int'l experts hail Vietnam’s progress in childcare - Jan 25, 2008
Thanh Nien Daily,Vietnam has maintained a rate of childhood immunization over 95 percent. “The country is on track to meet the Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG-4) to
Vaccines get a boost: Global market increases profitability of ... - Jan 27, 2008
American Medical News (subscription)Mid-1940s: The tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccines were combined to make DTP vaccine for routine childhood immunization. 1940s: Anthrax vaccine in
Flu and pneumonia vaccination clinics scheduled - Feb 11, 2008
Wilmington News Journal, OH,Flu and pneumonia vaccinations will be given during childhood immunization clinics in February at the Clinton County Health Department, 111 S. Nelson Ave.
Community Briefs - Feb 14, 2008
Loomis News,Required documents include a birth certificate or baptismal record, childhood immunization records and oral health assessment, and roof of residency in the
Proposed Senate bills take aim at threats to children's health - Jan 29, 2008
The Columbian,...of childhood vaccines to voluntarily eliminate thimerosal from those vaccines in order to restore trust in the childhood immunization program.
Event was much larger than portrayed in story - Jan 30, 2008
Newsday,Finally, routine childhood immunization against this infection is highly effective and recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for
Cost Remains High for New HPV Vaccine - Jan 27, 2008
Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun,...“The American Council on Immunization Practices added it into the routine childhood immunization schedule,� said Dr. Hall. “Once they do that and once the
ABC defends show against outcry by pediatricians - Jan 29, 2008
ReutersCritics of childhood immunization have argued that thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative formerly used in vaccines, is a primary cause of autism in young
Mandate Me, Baby - Feb 11, 2008
American Thinker,Also, in states where there is a childhood immunization requirement, compliance reaches an average of 77%. "Compliance is easy and relatively inexpensive;
A question of women's health - Feb 5, 2008
The Huntsville Times - al.com,Hepatitis B is a sexually transmitted illness that is very efficiently being eradicated thanks to childhood immunization." Cervical cancer is second-leading
When You Need a Dentist, No One Else Will Do - Feb 4, 2008
Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)Comprehensive pre-natal care and childhood immunization, dietary education, and other relatively simple public-health measures could bring great advances in
MEDA And Helpful Partners Use Commercial Supply Chain Acceleration ... - Feb 1, 2008
Exchange Morning Post,...at local health clinics during their regular prenatal check-up and infant children receive a voucher during their regular childhood immunization.
Assessing the future of the Arab-Israeli conflict - Jan 31, 2008
Helium,That's enough money to effectively cut world hunger in half, and still cover the costs of life-preserving anti-AIDS medication, childhood immunization,
Group: 'Dangerous myth' on new ABC show - Jan 29, 2008
abc7.com,Critics of childhood immunization have argued that a mercury-based preservative formerly used in vaccines can cause autism -- but major health agencies,
The odd couple: Rochester native finds a home in Uganda - Jan 25, 2008
Post-Bulletin,...with communities in a wide variety of projects, including family planning, malaria prevention and treatment, HIV education, and childhood immunization.
Assessing Quality of Care Knowledge Matters - Jan 22, 2008
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Hanson KL, Butts GC, Friedman S, Fairbrother G. Physician credentials and practices associated with childhood immunization rates: private practice
Advisory health board agrees with needs assessment - Dec 28, 2007
Darien Times,In its examination of the assessment, the health board identified several issues pertaining to the health of the town, including childhood immunization
December flu, childhood immunization schedule - Dec 17, 2007
Wilmington News Journal, OH,The Clinton County Health Department has released its upcoming December flu and childhood immunization clinic schedule. All clinics are held at the Clinton
Latest Vaccine Recall Does Not Effect Portage County Immunization ... - Dec 17, 2007
Akron Beacon Journal,Any child can get their shots from the Portage County Health Department through the Childhood Immunization Walk-In Clinic. The Childhood Immunization
HIV-infected Infants Respond Poorly To Childhood Vaccination - Dec 7, 2007
Science Daily (press release)...drugs experience immune depression, and may become susceptible to infectious diseases that would otherwise be prevented by childhood immunization.
Healthcare professionals in Asia-Pacific unite to protect children ... - Dec 27, 2007
Equity Bulls,At present, PCV-7 is available in 89 countries and is part of the routine national childhood immunization schedule in 17 countries worldwide as many health
Vaccine recall avoids health dept. - Dec 21, 2007
Bedford Times Register,Any child can get their shots from the Portage County Health Department through the Childhood Immunization Walk-In Clinic located in Child Health Services
We could use a shot in the arm on shots - Dec 16, 2007
Fort Worth Star Telegram,By Steve Jacob Recent news item: Texas dropped from 24th to 34th in US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2006 survey of childhood immunization,
Crush pneumococcal disease the Asap way - Dec 21, 2007
Inquirer.net,The PCV-7 is available in 76 countries (as of January 2007) and is part of the routine national childhood immunization schedule in 17 countries worldwide.
OP-ED: NAJWA KHURI-BULOS & RANA HAJJEH - Dec 11, 2007
Middle East Times,Despite the many obstacles blocking our path, it is crucial that all Arab countries work together to increase access to childhood immunization.
Hepatitis B Vaccination Exonerated as MS Risk - Dec 3, 2007
MedPage Today,3 -- There's more evidence that childhood immunization against hepatitis B virus infection does not increase the risk of multiple sclerosis,
Idaho criticized by national group for anti-tobacco policies - Dec 27, 2007
Twin Falls Times-News,..."We think of it like a childhood immunization," he said. "We have a vaccine against tobacco addiction. It's these best practices from the CDC."
Mumps vaccine campaign on hold - Dec 12, 2007
Canada.com,Northern Lights Health Region has cancelled all childhood immunization appointments immediately because it has no supply of vaccine other than from the
Zimbabwe's Child Health Days help to reduce measles and boost ... - Nov 29, 2007
ReliefWeb (press release),Zimbabwe aims to reach all children under five years of age, providing them with polio vaccine, vitamin A supplements and basic childhood immunization.
Thousands get flu vaccine from SD clinics - Dec 21, 2007
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth. Improving South Dakota’s childhood immunization rate is a key objective of the department’s Health 2010 Initiative.
Case for health insurance mandate - Dec 1, 2007
Berkshire Eagle,...individual income tax (we don't typically see income tax as a mandate, but it is), child support, childhood immunization, and minimum wage laws.
State more than triples child flu vaccinations - Dec 20, 2007
Rapid City Journal,...hospitalizations were 10 and younger. Improving South Dakota’s childhood immunization rate is a key objective of the department’s Health 2010 Initiative.
Board Re-examines Health Assessment Reports - Dec 20, 2007
DarienNews-Review,He referred to the assessment's claim that the compliance rate of childhood immunization in Darien was currently at 75 percent, below the state national
Merck Recalls Dozen Hib Vaccine Lots - Dec 13, 2007
AAFP News NowTo view the current Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule, visit the AAFP Immunization Resources Web page. Physicians and other health care
UNICEF Partners With Causes on Facebook to Launch 'Charity Gift ... - Dec 18, 2007
Earthtimes,While childhood immunization is routine for some, families in many parts of the world are unable to provide this protection to their children.
Mumps cases swell in region - Dec 10, 2007
Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser,...of age have already been offered two doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine as part of Alberta's Routine Childhood Immunization Program.
Pneumonia Vaccine Slashed Health Care Costs in Children - Dec 3, 2007
MedPage Today,Outpatient visits related to pneumococcal disease also dropped after the vaccine was added to the childhood immunization schedule.
Climate change and health: preparing for unprecedented challenges - Dec 11, 2007
World Health Organization,We have the GAVI Alliance, which is helping us reach record levels of coverage with childhood immunization. We all know the importance of humanitarian funds
Merck Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of PEDVAXHIB(R ... - Dec 12, 2007
WELT ONLINE,52. American Academy of Pediatrics. Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule - United States, January-December 1998. Pediatr 101(1): 154-157, 1998.
Dr. Nichols to resign from post - Dec 1, 2007
Lynchburg News and Advance,The childhood immunization rate has improved markedly over the past three years, she said, and new partnerships with the schools include Smart Moves,
What mattered most to voters - Dec 20, 2007
Fort Worth Star Telegram,I know him to be an advocate for childhood immunization and concerned about improving the foster care system. I've known Barrett since I interviewed him a
Clinton: 'affordable health care should be an American birthright' - Dec 19, 2007
Gazette Online,Her efforts have also helped to expand childhood immunization programs, mammogram screenings and health care coverage for National Guard and reserve
Public to get more Ohio hospital comparisons - Dec 17, 2007
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com,Jackson said he ultimately wants to have a data center that people can use to look up, by ZIP code or census tract, information on childhood immunization
Trooper complaint filed - Dec 13, 2007
Arkansas Times,...working with troopers back to my days working for Dale and Betty Bumpers as the national guard PR guy promoting their childhood immunization campaign,
Hib vaccine recall shouldn't affect Springfield-Greene County ... - Dec 13, 2007
News-Leader.com,Hib is given as a routine childhood immunization at 2, 4, 6 and 12-15 months of age. It protects children against serious bacterial disease that can lead to
Forum hears officials urge healthier living [1 min ago] - Dec 7, 2007
NewsOK.com (subscription),Childhood immunization rates continue to improve — going from 44th worst in the nation to a No. 25 ranking, Crutcher said. One of the nation's leading
LA BioMed researchers find few emergency rooms fully equipped for ... - Dec 3, 2007
EurekAlert (press release),...trains young scientists and provides community services, including childhood immunization, nutrition assistance and anti-gang violence programs.
AAP Strategic Plan guides activities on behalf of children, members - Nov 30, 2007
AAP News (subscription)The Private Payer Advocacy Advisory Committee and the Childhood Immunization Support Program (CISP) published the Vaccine Survival Guide at
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