Dr. Thomas H. Weller, 93; virologist won Nobel Prize for work on polio Aug 28, 2008
Weller also isolated the rubella (German measles) and herpes zoster viruses and demonstrated that the rubella virus and cytomegalovirus could be transmitted congenitally to fetuses, producing birth defects ... In 1960, Weller had been trying without success to isolate the rubella virus when his then-10-year-old son, Robert, developed an unusually severe case of the disease ... With Dr. Franklin Neva of Harvard, he collected specimens from other rubella outbreaks and showed that they contained... (Los Angeles Times)
Mumps traced to community in Chilliwack Aug 28, 2008
Although most people born since 1970 have been immunized at least once and children born since 1996 have had two doses of the MMR - measles, mumps and rubella - vaccine, there are still significant portions of the population who have either refused immunization or moved to B.C. and haven't had to get the vaccine. There was a scare in Alberta last year when the mumps vaccine was thought to have caused allergic reactions, although Health Canada later cleared it of that suspicion. (Globe and Mail)
Food safety expert took your questions Aug 27, 2008
Linda Corso: There is no routine screening test for listeriosis during pregnancy, as there is for rubella and some other congenital infections. If you have symptoms such as fever or stiff neck, consult your doctor. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Experts at Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group Offer Tips for a Healthy Transition Back-To-School Aug 26, 2008
In addition to proof of inoculation against communicable diseases such as diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, hepatitis B and varicella, many states now require that students entering kindergarten and certain grade levels undergo vision, hearing and dental examinations. "These assessments are integral in the detection of health conditions that could cause serious illness," says Chandra. (PR Newswire)
Strife over shots: Should our kids play? Aug 26, 2008
The virus spread to 11 other unvaccinated children at both his school and his pediatricians office including a few babies who were too young to receive the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. When news of the outbreak hit, Dr. Ari Brown says her office in Austin, Texas, received a spate of questions from worried mothers wondering if there were any nonvaccinating families in her practice, which there arent. (MSNBC -- Health)
Kids' vaccinations face risky resistance Aug 26, 2008
Angela O'Connell will not allow her 15-month-old son to be vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella because she is certain the vaccination caused autism in her older boy, Aidan ... Erin Micklo of is one parent who believes the measles, mumps and rubella shot had a negative effect on her son, Emmitt. (Chicago Tribune)
Vaccine-Wary Parents Trigger Measles Outbreak Aug 25, 2008
The federal officials have long been stressing the importance of immunizing children against measles, mumps or rubella, but many parents refuse to vaccinate their children for religious reasons or because they think the shots may cause autism or other health problems. A federal report released in late April found that one in four children does not comply with official vaccination recommendations because of missed doses of vaccines or vaccine lapses. (eFluxMedia)
Experts plead with parents to vaccinate Aug 25, 2008
More parents are choosing to exempt their children from the MMR vaccine, which immunizes against measles, mumps and rubella, officials said, out of fear of possible life-changing side effects. As a result, measles cases are on the rise. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Vaccine-wary parents spread fears, outbreaks Aug 23, 2008
They've received vaccinations for yellow fever, meningitis, tetanus and polio, for instance, but not for measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis or chicken pox. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Parents react Aug 23, 2008
Currently she has come down with Rubella (german measles) she had a high fever for 5 days, following a rash from head to toe. Was she sick. (MSNBC -- Health)
* Measles cases up in US, Europe Aug 23, 2008
But vaccination rates have remained relatively high in the US. In 2006, 95 percent of school-age children received at least one shot of the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, the CDC said. But such surveys are often years behind vaccination trends and government officials say the growing number of measles outbreaks suggests that overall vaccination rates may be on the decline. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jump in US measles cases linked to vaccine fears Aug 23, 2008
Also, since 2001, the preservative has been removed from shots recommended for young children, and it was never in the measles-mumps-rubella combination vaccine. It can still be found in some flu shots. (Yahoo News)
Are Some Parents to Blame for Measles Outbreak? Aug 23, 2008
The father of 4 says everything changed after h 00004000 is now 9 year old son who has autism was vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella or MMR. It was like that was it. He never talked again, he still doesn't talk. (W-USA News, DC)
Study backs safety of MMR vaccine Aug 22, 2008
Dr Liam Smeeth and his colleagues from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine were unable to find any evidence to support an association between the triple measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and autism or other PDDs ... Stephen Rooney, of Sense, the national deafblind and rubella charity, said: "MMR vaccine is widely used around the world and has an excellent safety record. There is no evidence that single vaccines are safer or as effective. "As a society we have forgotten about the... (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Jump in measles outbreaks worries health officials Aug 22, 2008
Katelyn Ebarb, 4, gets vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella and polio by the Shots for Tots program in preparation for preschool in Bossier City, La. High childhood vaccination rates have prevented outbreaks of potentially deadly measles in the U.S., but other countries have had problems. (USA Today -- News)
Measles Cases Grow in Number, and Officials Blame Parents' Fear of Autism Aug 22, 2008
In 2006, 95 percent of school-age children received at least one shot of the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, according to the C.D.C. But such surveys are often years behind vaccination trends, and government officials say the growing number of measles outbreaks suggests that overall vaccination rates may be on the decline. Because it is virulently contagious, measles is often the first vaccine-preventable disease to reappear when vaccination rates decline. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 is 'On Your Side' With Healthy Living For Kids; Free Immunizations for Children on Sunday, August 24 at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Aug 21, 2008
Eligible children three months and older will be given free immunizations against polio, rubella, measles, mumps, tetanus, varicella (chicken pox), diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), Hepatitis B and Hib (Haemophilus influenza type B). In addition, HPV (Human Papillomavirus) a vaccine designed to prevent cervical cancer will also be administered. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Watertown Public Schools start Sept. 4 Aug 20, 2008
As in the past, it is recommended that the combination measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine be used in order to maximize protection against all three diseases. Hepatitis B Vaccine In addition to all the other medical requirements, all students entering kindergarten will be required to have the Hepatitis B vaccine. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Nurse’s Notes - For kids, it’s time for school, immunizations Aug 20, 2008
Vaccines have eradicated smallpox, eliminated polio and significantly reduced the number of cases of measles, diphtheria, rubella (German measles), pertussis (whooping cough) and other diseases in the United States ... Missoula County schoolchildren 4 to 6 years old will need the following immunizations: DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis); IPV (poliovirus); MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), Varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B and Hib (Haemophilus influenza). (Missoulian, MT)
Don’t be complacent about vaccinations Aug 19, 2008
-- Kindergarteners (ages 5-6) need booster doses of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis), IPV (polio), and MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella). A booster dose of VZV (varicella/chicken pox) is a great idea too. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Spectre of measles epidemic as vaccination scare takes its toll Aug 19, 2008
Not only are children protected against measles by the MMR vaccine, but also mumps and rubella. While these two generally have less serious complications than measles, doctors want to protect people from rubella because of the severe damage it can do to unborn babies, and mumps because, until the vaccine was brought in, it was the most common cause of viral meningitis ... "And the best way of stopping unborn babies being damaged by rubella is by immunising everybody and trying to get rid of the... (Yorkshire Post)
Immunizations important for school-age children's health Aug 17, 2008
August is Immunization Awareness Month, set aside to remind the community of the importance of immunizations in light of some parents' fears that the childhood vaccination for measles-mumps-rubella may be linked to autism ... In fact, the average age of a diagnosis of autism is the same among children who have and have not received the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, the web site states. (Florida Times-Union)
ISBE and IDPH remind parents about school immunizations Aug 16, 2008
Required immunizations include diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, hepatitis B and varicella. In addition to immunizations, all students now enrolling in kindergarten in a public or private school and any student enrolling for the first time in Illinois must have an eye examination. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
It’s National Immunization Awareness Month Aug 15, 2008
Vaccines have eradicated smallpox, eliminated wild poliovirus in the U.S., and significantly reduced the number of cases of measles, diphtheria, rubella, pertussis and other diseases. But despite these efforts, people in the U.S. still die from these and other vaccine-preventable diseases. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
The media's addiction to controversy can seriously damage your health Aug 13, 2008
Stating that the threat of a measles epidemic is greater than for decades, the Department of Health launched a campaign last Thursday to get all under-18s immunised with MMR, the jab that protects against measles, mumps and rubella. In the past two years, England and Wales have seen 1,726 measles cases - more than in the previous 10 years put together. (guardian.co.uk)
Child Immunizations Aug 13, 2008
As are hepatitis b, diphtheria, tetanus, rotavirus, whooping cough, measles, mumps and rubella; all viruses that a century ago could have cost you your life, now eliminated by vaccinations that start before the age of two. The National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that giving children immunizations like these prevents 14 million infections, saves 33,000 lives and saves $10 billion in medical costs. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Alternative Vaccination Schedules Aug 12, 2008
Rare, but potentially serious, diseases include tetanus, diphtheria, haemophilus influenza type B, meningococcal disease, poliovirus, measles, mumps, and rubella ... Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR). (Suite101.com)
Vaccines and Vaccine-Preventable Di... Aug 12, 2008
Rubella is a virus which causes fever and rash ... The measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is available in only one brand: MMR II by Merck ... Separate measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines are also available from Merck. (Suite101.com)
North Bend school district schedules student registration dates Aug 12, 2008
n Kindergarten: diphtheria, tetanus, and polio series; measles, mumps, and rubella; hepatitis B series; chicken pox vaccination (if they haven t contracted the disease). n Seventh Grade: a booster for measles, mumps, and rubella; hepatitis B series; chicken pox vaccination (if they haven t contracted the disease). (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The anti-MMR mothers who are putting us all in danger Aug 12, 2008
Which is exactly what happened when the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) panic hit Britain in 1998. Suddenly, mothers had something meaty to worry about. (Daily Mail)
Were leading the way on MMR jab Aug 11, 2008
KIRKLEES has more children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella than anywhere else in Yorkshire. The area s high uptake of MMR jabs was revealed after the launch of a Government campaign to encourage more parents to immunise their children against the three diseases. (Huddersfield Examiner)
Chickenpox Protection: Get That Booster Aug 10, 2008
In 2006, a combination vaccine that included not only chickenpox but measles, mumps, and rubella was licensed, cutting down on the number of shots needed. But that combination vaccine is not currently available in the United States, said Nalini Saligram, a spokeswoman for Merck & Co., which makes it. (Health-Finder)
Vaccinations urged to prevent measles outbreak Aug 10, 2008
Those who have missed the vaccine are also at risk from mumps, which can cause infertility, and rubella, which can lead to pregnant women miscarrying. Dr Emer Coffey, consultant in public health for Liverpool PCT, said: This is a really important new programme to offer MMR vaccination to children who missed their chance to be vaccinated over the last 10 years. (Liverpool Daily Post)
Persons Tested for HIV --- United States, 2006 Aug 8, 2008
One possible reason for the relatively lower rate of HIV testing among pregnant women is that HIV testing, unlike these others infectious diseases, is not currently included by the American Medical Association as one of the defined components of the obstetric panel Common Procedural Terminology (CPT) code, which includes blood count, HBsAg, rubella antibody, syphilis screen, and blood type and group. Although a greater percentage (21. (Food Consumer)
Vaccines urged over scare Aug 7, 2008
The MMR jab protects against measles, mumps and rubella ... Dr Rosemary McCann, the Health Protection Agency North West's regional immunisation lead, said: "These cases prove that it is vitally important for children to have both doses of MMR, which will give life-long protection against measles, mumps and rubella. "These are potentially serious illnesses and more than one-in-three five-year-olds in Manchester are vulnerable to them because they have not had the two doses of MMR that is needed... (BBC News -- UK)
Immunizations important for schoolchildren Aug 7, 2008
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, the vaccinations currently required for school entry are polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox ... Parents should make sure their adolescents and young adult children heading off to college are up to date on MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella, and hepatitis A and B vaccines. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
A shot at immunization Aug 5, 2008
The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine given on or after the first birthday with a definite recorded date ... After 20 seconds and two shots (one for chicken pox and one for measles, mumps and rubella), the agony was over ... There were no measles, mumps nor rubella cases. (Florida Times-Union)
Return of school just around bend Jul 31, 2008
California law requires that all students be immunized against polio, diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus, measles and rubella. Kindergartners must also have hepatitis B and varicella immunizations. (Lompoc Record, CA)
'No link' between MMR and autism Jul 28, 2008
Researchers looked at the incidence of autism in a Japanese city before and after the withdrawal of the measles, mumps and rubella jab in 1993 ... " And Stephen Rooney, of Sense, the national deafblind and rubella association, said: "Since MMR was introduced, the number of congenital rubella births and the number of rubella-related terminations of pregnancy have both fallen dramatically ... " The Department of Health said the research supported its belief that MMR remained the best form of... (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Health department encourages school-aged vaccinations Jul 28, 2008
Measles, mumps and rubella: Two doses required. Hepatitis B: Three doses required. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
The Vaccine and Autism Debate Jul 26, 2008
There were a few studies that indicated a link between the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and autism ... According to their statement, the IOM could not completely rule out the MMR (Measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine contributing to autism in a small number of children, indicating further research was needed ... Medical professionals worry that this debate will end up spreading fear in parents and cause them to forego having their child inoculated against diseases such as mumps, measles,... (Suite101.com)
Michael Savage, at Odds With the Science Jul 26, 2008
Studies of identical twins have shown a clear genetic component, but there's also plenty of strong evidence that prenatal exposure to certain chemicals or infectious agents such as thalidomide or the rubella virus causes some cases of autism, too. I found it ironic that Savage called for parents to chide a child with autistic tendencies to "act like a man," given that many leading researchers consider autism to be an. (U.S. News & World Report)
HIV Strikes Fast, Study Finds Jul 26, 2008
"Unlike measles, mumps, rubella, HIV puts its genetic material among the chromosomes of your genetic material, and we need to stop it before that occurs. "HIV gets a head start on everyone before the body gets a chance to fight back. " zoe.buck@newsobserver.com or (919) 829-4753 ----- To see more of The News & Observer, or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to http://www.newsobserver.com. Copyright (c) 2008, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.... (RedOrbit)
Registration set Aug. 14 in NCOE district schools Jul 26, 2008
In addition to physical and dental exams, the Department of Public Health requires that every child provide evidence of immunity against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, rubeola (red measles) and rubella (German or three-day measles). All students must also have a second MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) vaccine before entering school. (Carmi Times, IL)
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)
Robot Playmates May Help Children With Autism Jul 24, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 23, 2008) Papers delivered at three conferences in the US and Europe this summer report on new research at the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering studying interactions of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) with bubble-blowing robots. The preliminary studies, by Professor Maja Mataric and PhD student David Feil-Seifer of the USC Interaction Laboratory, confirm what has been widely reported anecdotally: that ASD children in many cases... (Science Daily)
Further Evidence For Genetic Contribution To Autism Jul 18, 2008
5, 2008) There is no evidence for a link between the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) jab and autism, finds new research. MMR has been linked to the development of autism, following the publication in 1998 of. (Science Daily)
Vaccines do not cause autism Jul 18, 2008
With respect to the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, the only study to link MMR and autism was reported by Andrew Wakefield in London, who reportedly took $3 million from 12 families and falsely reported that the vaccine had caused autism in those 12 children. Wakefield subsequently lost his license and left the United Kingdom in disgrace. (Florida Times-Union)
Measles are Back! Jul 17, 2008
Five-year-old Lilly Ansley-Purpora did not expect to get her measles, mumps, and rubella shot at a routine doctor's visit in Brighton; but those plans changed. "Now if we're going to have the possibility of some measles, she might get exposed and measles can be a very serious illness," said Dr. Michael Pichichero of Legacy Pediatrics. (WOKR13 Rochester)
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
Adults that are going back to school sometimes have had only one measles, mumps and rubella shot, and some colleges require two, Snodgrass said. Some colleges require meningitis shots, especially if the students will be living in a dorm, but we only give the meningitis shot up to 18 years old. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Health Officials Urge Revaccination Of S.I. School Kids Jul 15, 2008
The vaccines are for measles, mumps and rubella, Hepatitis A and Guardasil. More than 500 children were inoculated at the clinic from Jan. 2 to Jan. 4. (WNBC.com, NY)
Ten Vaccinations Every Adult Needs Jul 15, 2008
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccination. Measles component: Adults born before 1957 can be considered immune to measles. (ABC News)
Why we must defend the moral order Jul 13, 2008
" A civil marriage contract defines the limits and scope of paired relationship. A contract is not an institution. It is the institution, State Government, that protects the contract. If anothers contractual relationship has no effect on mine, no harm is done. My marriage is not going to suffer because someone else got married despite the sex paring. If however, I deny access to the same benefits and responsibilities of this civil contract only because of my religious views, then I cause harm... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Free vaccines tomorrow for K-12 Jul 8, 2008
K-12 -- four doses of tetanus/diphtheria (one after the 4th birthday) or three doses when the series is started after the age of 7; three doses of polio and hepatitis B; two doses of measles and mumps; two doses of chickenpox or a history of the disease; and one dose of rubella. 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)
Parents, immunization requirements are on the way Jul 8, 2008
Kindergartners, sixth graders and newcomers to Georgia schools in grades K-12 also need to have had two doses of measles and mumps vaccines, one dose of rubella vaccine or laboratory proof of immunity against measles, mumps, or rubella. Add to the list two doses of chicken pox vaccine, or documentation of the disease or proof of immunity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
FORUM: Legal versus illegal, a vast gulf Jul 7, 2008
They must be vaccinated against dangerous and contagious diseases including mumps, measles, rubella, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, influenza and hepatitis. They also undergo a rigorous physical exam before entering the country, including screening for highly infectious tuberculosis. (North County Times)
Parents warned as measles cases soar Jun 29, 2008
"We are seeing cases in infants less than 12 months of age who are not yet due for immunisation and cases in young adults who have missed out on the MMR (measles mumps and rubella) vaccine," he said. He urged parents to have their children vaccinated when they were 12 months old, with a second dose before they started school - at around four years old. (NEWS.com.au)
The AAP gets tough on vaccine dissenters Jun 29, 2008
But parents who are already asking doctors to unbundle the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine because they want their child to have individual vaccines aren't likely to embrace a five-shot cocktail. The new shots are also likely to raise questions, concerns and storage issues. (Chicago Tribune)
Kids in poorest countries to be vaccinated Jun 26, 2008
Officials at the GAVI Alliance, formerly known as the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, announced they have prioritized vaccines for cervical cancer, cholera, typhoid, meningitis A, rabies, Japanese encephalitis and rubella. The vaccines will go to the world's 73 poorest countries. (MSNBC -- Health)
FDA Approves KINRIX(TM) - New Combination Vaccine for Children Jun 25, 2008
All children in the study also received the second dose of U.S.-licensed measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine (M-M-RII(R)) at the same time. "KINRIX contains the same DTaP and IPV components used in INFANRIX and PEDIARIX(R), two vaccines which have been used by doctors in the U.S. for many years," said Wayde M. Weston, Ph. (PR Newswire)
Study backs safety of MMR vaccine Jun 25, 2008
Dr Liam Smeeth and his colleagues from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine were unable to find any evidence to support an association between the triple measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and autism or other PDDs ... Stephen Rooney, of Sense, the national deafblind and rubella charity, said: "MMR vaccine is widely used around the world and has an excellent safety record. There is no evidence that single vaccines are safer or as effective. "As a society we have forgotten about the... (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Read more. . Jun 25, 2008
Seed Treatment Study/Pulse Crop Disease Update - Sam Markell, Extension Plant Pathologist, NDSU - Fargo; Rubella Goswami, Extension Plant Pathologist, NDSU - Fargo. Lunch after the tour will be sponsored by the Northern Pulse Growers Association. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Should I vaccinate my baby? Jun 22, 2008
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. ... Sears gives measles, mumps and rubella shots separately and at three different ages. (CNN -- Health)
Avoid the Back-to-School immunization rush Jun 20, 2008
One dose of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella vaccine) due at 12 to 15 months of age Four doses of DTaP at 2, 4, 6, and 12 to 18 months of age Three doses of IPV (polio vaccine) at 2, 4, and 6 to 18 months of age. Two to three doses of type b vaccine (Hib) at 2, 4, and 6 months of age or 2 and 4 months of age depending on the type of Hib vaccine used. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
