Nurses available at all post schools Jul 25, 2008
Kansas law requires that any child entering school in the state for the first time must have the following immunizations: 5 DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), 4 Polio and 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella). except certification from a licensed physician stating the physical condition of the child to be such that the test and/or immunization would seriously endanger his/her life or health or give written objection on religious grounds. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Sixth-graders need vaccine Jul 24, 2008
The booster prevents tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, and updates vaccines that most children get before the age of 6 ... "One of the things that the CDC noticed statewide is that in the late '90s, pertussis cases started to increase," said Amal Patel, epidemiologist for the Western Tidewater Health Department ... "In 2004 and 2005, there was a marked increase in the amount of pertussis cases.". (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Whooping cough case reported in Minidoka County Jul 23, 2008
Local health officials are asking people to check up on their vaccination records after a case of pertussis, better known as whooping cough, was found in Minidoka County last week ... Its the first case of pertussis reported in the district since May 2007 ... Counting the adult vaccine that became available a couple of years ago, health officials recommend a total of six pertussis vaccinations starting at 2 months old and stretching out into adulthood. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Vaccine rules take effect Sept. 1 Jul 22, 2008
Children who are in sixth grade and are 11 years old are required to get one dose of meningococcal vaccine and one dose of Tdap - tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccine. The Arizona Department of Health said the new rule goes into effect Sept. 1 but recommends children be vaccinated before school starts. (AZCentral -- News)
Kids face new rules for school vaccinations Jul 20, 2008
Before starting school in the fall, 11-year-old children are required to get one dose of meningococcal vaccine and one dose of Tdap - tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccine ... Pertussis, commonly known whooping cough, occurs every year in Arizona. (AZCentral -- News)
China able to produce 1,500 types of drug substances Jul 18, 2008
Among them, the country's annual output of vaccines for preventing common infectious diseases such as hepatitis B, poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis), measles, pertussis, diphtheria and tetanus, can serve 500 million people, according to the white paper. Besides meeting the domestic demand, China also provides vaccines to the World Health Organization (WHO) for disease prevention in other countries, it said, adding that China produces more than 3,000 types of medical devices, among which... (Xinhuanet, China)
Unit 5 schools to open Aug. 14 Jul 16, 2008
In addition to the physical and dental examinations, the Department of Public Health requires that every child provide evidence of immunity against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, rubeola (red measles), and rubella (German or three-day measles). All students must also have had a second MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) vaccine before entering school. (Carmi Times, IL)
More of this story Jul 15, 2008
Children begin getting vaccinations at two months, then receive more at four months, six months and one year, receiving the DATP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), polio, hepatitis B shots and the HIB shot, which is like a flu shot, as well as a pneumonia vaccine ... A pertussis vaccination is not required if a child's sibling or half sibling had an adverse reaction, according to the Arkansas Department of Health Web page. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Ten Vaccinations Every Adult Needs Jul 15, 2008
Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Td/Tdap) vaccination. Adults who are unsure of whether they have been completely vaccinated should begin or complete initial, or "primary" vaccinations -- three doses of tetanus and siptheria toxoid-containing vaccines. (ABC News)
Melrose People: Ellen Cobau Jul 13, 2008
Nothing, really, so far though I ve had a case with pertussis [which is highly contagious. I had to be in touch with the physician s office and then the friends and family of the infected person to make sure they were aware and that they got on antibiotics. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Doctor: Attend Langley Arts Festival Despite Whooping Cough Jul 13, 2008
Small children, especially babies, are extremely vulnerable to whooping cough, also known as pertussis ... Babies and children younger than 12 get what's called the D-tap vaccinations -- a series of doses to stop diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. (KIRO TV, WA)
It's that time again for immunizing your child for school Jul 13, 2008
New immunization requirement for seventh graders Effective July 1, 2008, incoming seventh grade students must receive Tdap vaccine, which protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) before beginning school if at least five years have passed since the last tetanus-containing vaccination. This may be a surprise for many parents, as this immunization usually was given at 14 to 15 years of age in the past. (KRNV.com, NV)
Free vaccines tomorrow for K-12 Jul 8, 2008
New rules require meningitis and tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccinations in grades seven through 12 and an extra dose of mumps and chickenpox vaccines in kindergarten through 12 ... Grades 7-12 -- one dose of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis administered in a single shot and one dose of the meningitis vaccine. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
STDs still a concern in La Crosse County Jul 8, 2008
The county had only six cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in 2007 after pertussis outbreaks with 44 cases in 2004 and 20 cases in 2005. Only four cases were reported in the county in 2006. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
National Vaccine Advisory Committee recommends increased adolescent immunization Jul 8, 2008
Individual vaccines protect against meningococcal meningitis and human papillomavirus and a combined vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. All three vaccines have been shown to be safe and effective. (EurekAlert!)
The AAP gets tough on vaccine dissenters Jun 29, 2008
GlaxoSmithKline's four-in-one shot offers protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio. Sanofi Pasteur's five-in-one shot is for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and illness due to Haemophilus influenzae type b, or HiB.. (Chicago Tribune)
Group advises adding multiple vaccines for kids Jun 28, 2008
Pentacel was licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week for immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis or whooping cough, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b, or Hib ... Kinrix was licensed on Tuesday as a booster for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and polio. (Reuters)
U.S. panel gives OK to 2 new combo vaccines Jun 27, 2008
It offers protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio and costs $45 ... Also getting approval was Sanofi Pasteur's five-in-one shot for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and illness due to Haemophilus influenzae type b, or HiB. It costs about $69. (MSNBC -- Health)
FDA Approves KINRIX(TM) - New Combination Vaccine for Children Jun 25, 2008
- New option could mean fewer shots for 4 to 6 year-olds in the U.S. - PHILADELPHIA, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved KINRIX(TM) [Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed and Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine], the first combination vaccine to offer protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio diseases in one shot ... "By reducing the number of shots given... (PR Newswire)
New Five-In-One Vaccine For Infants Could Reduce Total Shots To Seven Jun 24, 2008
It is the first 5-in-1 pediatric combination for immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). The vaccine is approved for administration as a four-dose series at two, four, six and 15 to 18 months of age. (AHN)
US FDA licenses Sanofi Pasteur's new pediatric combination vaccine, Pentacel (R) Jun 24, 2008
Pentacel (R) vaccine is the first 5-in-1 pediatric combination for immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type B. Swiftwater, PA - Lyon, France - June 23, 2008 - Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of the sanofi-aventis Group, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has licensed Pentacel, Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed, Inactivated Poliovirus and Haemophilus b Conjugate (Tetanus Toxoid... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Anti-Vaccine Activists vs. Gardasil Jun 24, 2008
"This issue is not going away as more and more vaccines are brought to the market," Barbara Loe Fisher, president of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) who became an activist after a serious reaction in her son to a DPT vaccine (a combined innoculation against Diptheria, Whooping Cough pertussis and Tetanus). Fisher, who has served on an Federal Drug Administration consumer advisory committee on vaccines, takes issue with the CDC's read of the VAERS Gardasil reports. (Time.com)
Should I vaccinate my baby? Jun 22, 2008
For example, Petters-Armitage told her doctor she wasn't as worried about chicken pox or rotavirus as she was about diseases like polio and pertussis ... For example, measles, mumps and rubella are put together into one injection called MMR, and diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis are put together into one shot called DTaP. ... Pertussis is not available separately, so even doctors like Sears, who offer an alternative schedule, give the DTaP shot. (CNN -- Health)
Fifth Vaccine Dose Safe After Prior Local Reaction Jun 21, 2008
NW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most children who have an extensive local reaction to a fourth dose of the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) vaccine can be safely revaccinated with a fifth booster dose, according to a new report. Researchers with the seven Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment Centers, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, identified 20 children between 4 and 6 years of age who had experienced a severe local reaction, such as extensive swelling... (MEDLINEplus)
Rules on shots changing Jun 20, 2008
It is a booster dose of Tdap (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis) with pertussis meaning whooping cough. Tommy Jarrell, Ph. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Pertussis warning continues Jun 13, 2008
Two fourth graders at Washington-Franklin Elementary School were diagnosed with Pertussis, also known as whooping cough just as the school year ended ... In Pertussis cases, the cough continues to worsen ... Maserang said family members and even church members of those diagnosed with Pertussis should be treated. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
CDC: Baby Whooping Cough Outbreak Traced to Nurse Jun 7, 2008
Health officials began investigating the outbreak after six infants were identified in the first half of June 2004 with symptoms consistent with whooping cough, also called pertussis, including cough, congestion, vomiting and shortness of breath ... The nurse had been vaccinated for pertussis as a youth ... "If everyone gets their immunizations up to date... we can eliminate pertussis just like we ve eliminated polio, diphtheria and tetanus," said Horovitz. (Fox News)
Infants caught whooping cough from nurse Jun 6, 2008
NEW YORK - Public health officials investigating a 2004 outbreak of whooping cough, or pertussis, among newborns in Texas identified the source as a health-care worker where the babies were born ... The health-care worker in this case had been fully immunized against pertussis during childhood ... However, the CDC points out in an editorial note that the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that health-care workers with direct patient contact and adults who have close contact... (MSNBC -- Health)
HPV vaccine's suspected side effects cause concen Jun 6, 2008
Today, girls often receive the Gardasil shot at the same time as a meningitis vaccine and another new booster that immunizes against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. The FDA has approved all the vaccines separately, but studies on administering them together are still ongoing. (KHOU.com, TX)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Jun 5, 2008
A health official advised the public on Tuesday to refrain from taking young children with them while traveling to Japan because of reports of a large number of cases of pertussis, better known as whooping cough. Chou Chih-hao (PE), deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control, said the number of cases in Japan reached 2,177 this year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Parents of some 4th graders urged to seek treatment Jun 3, 2008
She said the first case of pertussis was reported in a Washington-Franklin fourth grade student on April 16 ... Pertussis is really contagious and is spread from coughing and sneezing ... Maserang said family members and even church members of those diagnosed with pertussis should be treated. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
A community decision May 28, 2008
Whooping cough, or pertussis, also known as the 100-day cough, is a debilitating illness that undermines general health. Contra Costa Health Services had identified 33 cases (16 suspected, 17 proven) of pertussis at the East Bay Waldorf School. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Tiny splashes May 27, 2008
A baby's early vaccinations protect against infections such as diphtheria, pertussis and HiB (Haemophilus influenzae type B). "These are transmitted in the air, so swimming pools do not carry a greater risk of infection than anywhere else," he says. (Guardian Unlimited)
Whooping cough hits high school May 25, 2008
Two cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been reported at Belmont High School in recent weeks ... It is simply to let families know that pertussis has been diagnosed ... The diagnosed students are no longer contagious, he said in an interview, but school year is rapidly coming to a close, and we thought it important to for families to know that pertussis is around. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Your view: Know the facts about mercury May 24, 2008
We are already beginning to see outbreaks of diseases like measles and pertussis. These diseases continue to take lives in parts of the world where vaccination is less common. (Winona Daily News, MN)
A tug of war May 23, 2008
Even in a situation like this, where affordability is no issue, only about 44 percent of infants (12-23 months) are fully vaccinated against six major childhood diseases tuberculosis, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio and measles. Moreover, as we know, despite distribution of cheaper generic HIV-AIDS drugs by the Government and others mostly free for years, only five percent of India's AIDS patients were receiving any drugs by the end of 2006. (Express Pharma)
Winona has egg on its face May 22, 2008
Now we are starting to see outbreaks of pertussis and measles in the U.S. If you don t vaccinate your children, you are not just risking their health. You are risking the health of the entire community. (Winona Daily News, MN)
How Safe Are Vaccines? May 22, 2008
In the past century, vaccines against diphtheria, polio, pertussis, measles, mumps and rubella, not to mention the more recent additions of hepatitis B and chicken pox, have wired humans with powerful immune sentries to ward off uninvited invasions. And thanks to state laws requiring vaccinations for youngsters enrolling in kindergarten, the U.S. currently enjoys the highest immunization rate ever; 77% of children embarking on the first day of school are completely up to date on their... (Time.com)
Staying healthy while on vacation May 21, 2008
Check with your doctor to see if you need an adult booster for such diseases as measles, polio, tetanus, pneumococcal, diphtheria and pertussis. In some parts of the world you may need additional vaccines to help protect you from illnesses, including hepatitis A, hepatitis B, encephalitis, meningitis, typhoid, yellow fever, polio and rabies. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
New Huntersville school named after Barnettes and other school notes May 17, 2008
Based in part on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, the changes are designed to reduce the incidents of mumps and pertussis (whooping cough). An additional booster dose of Tdap (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis) vaccine will be required for all public school students entering the sixth grade on or after Aug. 1, if five years or more have passed since the last dose of tetanus/diphtheria toxoid. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Whooping cough outbreak closes private school in El Sobrante May 11, 2008
The school has an "unusually high number of children" who have not been vaccinated against whooping cough, which is also known as pertussis, health officials said ... "If children are immunized against pertussis, most of them won't get the illness and if they do, they won't be as infectious and their symptoms won't be as severe," Brunner said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Another kid dies after vaccination May 11, 2008
This case, and the death of two children after they were administered the Hepatitis B and DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis) vaccines, come close on the heels of a spate of similar incidents in Chennai in which infants died after taking the measles vaccine. Health officials however, still seemed unsure about the details of Geeta Manes infant and were hesitant to link it to the vaccine, though the stocks have been sealed. (Times of India)
Clinics coming to area stores Three in-store medical clinics will open soon in Fredericksburg-area CVS pharmacies May 9, 2008
Prices posted include $59 for treatment of bronchitis and $60 for the Tdap, or tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, shot. In the Richmond area, MinuteClinic is an in-network provider with Medicare and 16 insurance plans. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Seven vaccines you need right now May 9, 2008
She had pertussis, a bacterial infection that usually goes by the name whooping cough because of its distinctive seal-like cough. Most people are vaccinated against pertussis as kids ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends that all adults get a pertussis booster shot to strengthen their immunity, yet only 2 percent of adults have had their shots updated. (CNN -- Health)
Whooping cough shot recommended May 8, 2008
To stop that kind of transmission, Doctors Hospital has begun routinely giving new mothers a vaccine to protect against the disease, also called pertussis, that can be mild in adults but deadly to babies ... The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a shot for pertussis at ages 11-12. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Importance of immunizations being highlighted May 2, 2008
Infant immunization is extremely important and begins a lifetime of good health," said Iowa Department of Public Health acting Bureau of Disease Prevention and Immunization Chief Don Callaghan. IDPH works to ensure all Iowa children, regardless of income or insurance, are properly vaccinated. The IDPH Immunization Program purchases and distributes vaccine to public and private health care providers through the Vaccines for Children Program. Approximately 257,000 Iowans ages 18 and younger are... (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)
Appointments now required for shots at Washoe County Health Department May 2, 2008
All students entering their 7th grade year must be vaccinated against whooping cough (pertussis) before the start of the 2008-2009 school year. For more information, log onto www. (KRNV.com, NV)
Bill Would Allow Parents To Opt Out Of Vaccines May 2, 2008
"Two months after that he had the DTap [diptheria, tetanus and pertussis], HiB [haemophilus influenzae type B], IPV [polio], and Prevnar [which prevents against certain pneumococcal diseases], all in one day. That was the straw that broke the camel's back. He was completely gone after that." Over the past four years, Ferrara said she has absorbed so much more information about the contents of vaccines and their potential to cause serious side effects and even death. "I do not feel that I was... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Register, ride at Helping Hearts Poker Run today Apr 20, 2008
A certificate of immunization for the communicable disease of poliomyelitis, mumps, diptheria, rubeola, rubella, pertussis, tetanus, varicella, and hepatitis B also is required. The Health Department will administer free shots for children who will be 5 by Sept. 1. (Florida Times-Union)
AAP Encourages Parents to Immunize Their Children Apr 19, 2008
-- 9,000 people - mostly children - died of pertussis, or whooping cough, in the U.S every year. Many infants who survived suffered permanent brain damage. (PR Newswire)
Whooping cough case is confirmed Apr 18, 2008
Published: Thursday, April 17, 2008 9:48 PM CDT The Richmond County Health Department has received notice of a confirmed case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in Richmond County. The individual with pertussis was diagnosed by a physician outside of Richmond County, RCHD RN Rachel Lampley said ... Pertussis can be a very serious disease, which can easily spread through air from a sick person during talking, sneezing or coughing. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Ignore the fear, get the vaccines Apr 12, 2008
The autism fear centers on thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative used in many children s vaccines about a decade ago and now found in only four one for diphtheria and pertussis and three for influenza. Time and again studies have found no link between thimerosal and autism. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The point of prevention Apr 10, 2008
Health-care workers in NSW public health facilities who have direct patient contact or contact with infectious substances need protection against hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox) and need to be screened for tuberculosis (TB). If it still takes an overseas trip to make you visit your GP, book the appointment 12 weeks before departure to discuss vaccinations for specific regions. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Parents follow pediatrician advice on administering MMR vaccinations Apr 7, 2008
Children were identified as intentionally missing MMR vaccinations if they were up to date for other childhood immunizations including hepatitis B, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and Haemophilus influenzae, but not MMR. The current study looked at immunization rates through 2004. The decision to immunize children is influenced by three things: the parents willingness, the health care providers attitude and input toward guiding the decision, and the vaccines availability. (EurekAlert!)
Students need new immunization Mar 27, 2008
Children will receive a booster dose of Tdap vaccine, for tetanus, diptheria and pertussis ... In the past school year, there were no cases of tetanus or diptheria, but six cases of pertussis ... Pertussis is the main reason they re pushing it, because there has been so much more pertussis in the state in the past few years, said Registered Nurse Pam Vernon, of the health department. (Anson Record, NC)
Register for kindergarten, apply for prekindergarten in Chesterfield County Mar 26, 2008
Documentation of vaccine series is required for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTP), polio and hepatitis B. Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine is required for children who have not already had the disease. The child's Social Security number is requested, and parents must bring one of these proofs of county residency: * lease for at least one year or deed of a residence or property in Chesterfield County. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Whooping cough cases reported at school Mar 22, 2008
At least two students at Sierra Waldorf School have contracted whooping cough, also known as pertussis, county health officials said this morning ... Stolp said pertussis begins as a upper-respiratory infection with congestion, sneezing and sore throat and can advance to serious coughing spells after several days ... "After five days of treatment, patients with pertussis are no longer at risk of spreading infection," Stolp said. (The Union Democrat)
Autism: Learning and living with the unknown Mar 16, 2008
6 percent of Montana children between the ages of 19 months and 35 months received four doses of diphtheria, tetanus and accellular pertussis vaccine, according to data from a DPHHS survey. The same survey found 89. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Montana showing huge increase in whooping cough cases, particularly in western countiesPosted on March 15 (28) Mar 16, 2008
Whooping cough, or pertussis, has also been reported in Missoula, Ravalli, Cascade and Yellowstone counties. Symptoms include a prolonged cough that ends in a whooping sound when the person takes a breath. (Missoulian, MT)
As I See It: New vaccine injury’ hype poses a real health hazard Mar 15, 2008
Except for pertussis, diphtheria and tetanus, and a couple of bacterial infections (Haemophilus influenzae and pneumococcus) which can cause life-threatening diseases in infants, the risk of exposure to other vaccine. preventable diseases is extremely rare among American children. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Vaccination urged as whooping cough cases increase on North Coast Mar 10, 2008
March 10, 2008 IT'S official. Whooping cough is on the rise in the Clarence Valley. (Daily Examiner)
Vaccination laws will change next fall Mar 9, 2008
From 1986 through 2004, Wisconsin had the 5th highest rate of pertussis (whooping cough) in the nation with almost 5,000 cases being reported in 2004 alone. Pertussis outbreaks occur because protection declines five to 10 years after completion of childhood DTP/DTaP vaccinations ... Tdap is a new vaccine that is recommended for adolescents and is anticipated to help prevent pertussis from occurring including pertussis outbreaks in schools. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Student treated for rare disease Mar 5, 2008
University Health Services (UHS) said yesterday it had confirmed a student living in an off campus fraternity house was diagnosed with pertussis -- better known as whooping cough -- on Monday ... Citing the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the fraternity would not release the name of the member with pertussis ... UHS also declined to release the name of the pertussis patient, said Shelley Haffner, nurse manager for infection control. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Hint of shift from health goal Mar 4, 2008
But the budget has proposed Rs 441 crore, an 86 per cent increase, for routine immunisation of infants against six preventable diseases polio, tetanus, pertussis, diphtheria, measles and tuberculosis. Mental health has got the highest raise. (Calcutta Telegraph)
RSVP battles whooping cough 03-02-2008 Mar 2, 2008
Through our interest in immunizations, Tara and I have learned whooping cough (pertussis) has not been completely stopped ... A new vaccine called Tdap has been developed against pertussis for these age groups and covers diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
