Chad: Armed Attacks Blocking Aid in the East Oct 30, 2008
"We are only providing a small emergency service and we're worried about problems such as tetanus and Hepatitis E, especially for women giving birth.The UN World Health Organization (WHO) in a 21 October weekly report said a Hepatitis E outbreak continues in Dogdore and other parts of eastern Chad."The problem is everywhere, especially in the border area," said Christian Dama with WHO in the main eastern town of Abeche. "Sick people are not being treated and there is a shortage of medicine. "The... (allAfrica.com)
Hill doles optimism to football players Oct 29, 2008
They're not for tetanus, hepatitis or some other ailment - they're shots of positivity. "I want to keep talking about the glass being half full all the time because we still have a lot to play for," the Fresno State football coach said Monday. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
3.4m deaths averted through GAVI-funded immunisation programmesGeneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Some 3.4 million deaths will be avertedin the world's poorest countries through immunisation funded bythe GAVI Alliance between 2000 and 2008, according to new datareleased by the World Health Organization (WHO) and obtained by PANAhere Wednesday. 29/10/2008 Full Text... Oct 29, 2008
DTP3 (three doses of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) is the accepted indicator of basic immunisation coverage in developing countries. Hepatitis B vaccine GAVI's single biggest success story in terms of future deaths averted is projected to have reached a cumulative 192. (Panapress.com)
Brookline to offer adult flu clinics Oct 27, 2008
Clinics also will offer both pneumonia and tetanus vaccines. For people under 65, there is a $10 charge for each of the three vaccines. (Brookline TAB, MA)
News : Health and Wellness Fair to be held Nov. 8 Oct 24, 2008
Event activities include free diagnostic health screenings including Diabetes Blood Glucose, Lipid Panel-fasting or Cholesterol (only) if non-fasting, PSA Prostate Screen for men 50+ years of age or men 40+ years with a family history of prostate cancer, blood pressure check, hearing screen and free tetanus shots (limited supply) provided by the Forest County Health Department. ADVERTISEMENT. (Forest Republican, WI)
Why Use Online Medical Records? Oct 22, 2008
Both you and they can see the last time your child had a tetanus shot. It's 24/7 access, and it allows you to take control of your records and your health. (ABC News)
Sacramento County Flu Shot Clinics Oct 21, 2008
In addition, pneumonia shots are available for $35; tetanus and tetanus with pertussis shots are $10. People who have a MediCare Part B without HMO coverage may qualify for MediCare billing, the county said. (KCRA 3, CA)
Whooping Cough Affects Adults Too Oct 21, 2008
To prevent whooping cough, infants and children receive five doses of the DTaP vaccine, which also protects against diphtheria and tetanus. But because pertussis immunity tends to wane by late childhood, experts recommend that teenagers and adults get booster shots -- both to protect themselves and to avoid passing the infection on to an infant or young child. (MEDLINEplus)
A Health Matter: Update on influenza Oct 20, 2008
Pneumonia and tetanus vaccines are also available. If you or someone you know has a mobility issue, a home-visit can be arranged by calling the Melrose Health Department at 781-979-4130. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
The Clever World of Amazon.Com's Un... Oct 19, 2008
Captain Tetanus reviewed the $39,995. 00 Relaxman Relaxation Capsule with three stars, saying, "Unfortunately due to the price we've lost our home and have taken to living in the capsule outside our local Walmart. We are both very relaxed about it.". (Suite101.com)
A Polio case detected in Yendi Oct 18, 2008
Every woman of child bearing age (12-44 years) should receive five doses of tetanus toxoid ... These are routine immunisation which is delivered through the Reaching Every District (RED) approach in all districts, Accelerated Disease Control (ACD), which comprises the campaigns, also known as Supplemental Immunisation Activities (SIAs) and child health days (CHDs), and Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) Surveillance, targeting polio, measles, neonatal tetanus (NT) and yellow fever. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
'Mess with the bull, you get the horn' Oct 18, 2008
"My son-in-law said, 'You've got a hole in your neck, and it's bleeding pretty good.' I put my handkerchief up on my neck and the wife, who's a nurse, said we better go to the hospital in Custer for stitches and a tetanus shot," he said. He didn't think he needed the attention, but she wasn't arguing. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Mothers urged to respond well to on-going immunisation exercise Oct 17, 2008
Mothers are also expected to be immunized against tetanus and ... whooping cough, tetanus among others. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
1 in 4 US teen girls got cervical cancer shot Oct 15, 2008
Also, 30 percent got another relatively new shot, one that guards against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough. That s up from 11 percent in the survey the year before. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Parkersburg doctor's office honored for tornado efforts Oct 15, 2008
They also gave out about 400 tetanus vaccinations in the first few days alone. Throughout the recovery effort, the clinic ran as normal as possible and was open to assist those in need. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
US Vaccine Use Increased In 2007 Oct 13, 2008
Vaccines against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis have shown an increased usage rate, and the vaccine to protect meningitis was administered to 32. 4% of teenagers in 2007, as opposed to 11. (eFluxMedia)
Center is a shot in the arm Oct 13, 2008
In addition to travel and flu vaccinations, the center also offers tetanus shots, something Blanco said people don't give enough attention. She said many people received it when they were children. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Clostridium difficile - New Intesti... Oct 11, 2008
Members of the bacterial genus Clostridium have been around for ages, causing a wide range of deadly diseases, including tetanus, botulism and gangrene; and they have a number of unusual characteristics that enable them to be such tough little bugs. Clostridium Can Form Endospores. (Suite101.com)
Cervical cancer vaccine reaches quarter of U.S. girls Oct 10, 2008
About 32 percent of teen received the meningitis vaccine, up from 20 percent; and 30 percent received the tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough vaccine, up from 19 percent. Merck received Food and Drug Administration approval to begin marketing Gardasil in June 2006. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
P&Gs Stengel: Make purpose your star Oct 10, 2008
Pampers teamed with UNICEF in a global program wherein one tetanus vaccination is donated with every package of Pampers sold. So far, 40 million vaccinations have been funded as a result. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Free flu shots offered by town Oct 8, 2008
Tetanus vaccine will be available for people 7 years and older who have never been vaccinated with a tetanus-containing vaccine, or those who have been vaccinated with a tetanus-containing vaccine greater than 10 years prior. Adults 18 years and older should enter Cary Hall from the Right front entrance (when facing Cary Hall from Massachusetts Avenue) and bear to the right, not entering the auditorium, but the hallway beyond it to pick up forms for registration. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Teens May Be Missing Out on Needed Vaccines Oct 8, 2008
The study, published in the October issue of Pediatrics, found that nearly one-third of teens weren't up-to-date on their measles-mumps-rubella vaccination, another quarter were missing out on their hepatitis B protection, and 16 percent weren't fully immunized against tetanus and diphtheria ... They found that 84 percent of the teens were up-to-date on the tetanus-diphtheria vaccination, 74 percent had received hepatitis B vaccination and 67 percent were current on their measles-mumps-rubella... (MEDLINEplus)
Buzz Briefs: Beyonc, Nick Reynolds Oct 4, 2008
Salma Hayek: On A Mission To Fight Tetanus In Moms, Babies. Hollywood mom Salma Hayek is lending her star power to a UNICEF campaign to eradicate tetanus in mothers and babies around the world within four years ... Hayek, a paid spokeswoman for Pampers' tetanus vaccine program, recounted her experiences during a recent trip to the West African nation of Sierra Leone, where she met with tetanus victims. (CBS News)
Salma Hayek on dangers of tetanus Oct 4, 2008
She is campaigning to vaccinate more women and babies in developing countries against tetanus. Story Tools. (BBC News -- Health)
India bans smoking in public Oct 4, 2008
Salma drives to wipe out tetanus. Sports. (The Post)
Pupils 'distressed over spelling' Oct 4, 2008
Salma Hayek on dangers of tetanus. Tata abandons cheapest car plant. (BBC News)
Video Site Map Oct 3, 2008
Salma Hayek is lending her star power to a UNICEF campaign to eradicate tetanus in mothers and babies around the world. Hayek is a paid spokeswoman for Pampers' tetanus vaccine program. (CBS News)
Get a Jump on the Flu Season at Your Neighborhood Ralphs and Food 4 Less Pharmacy Oct 3, 2008
Among the many services offered are adult and adolescent immunizations for hepatitis A and B, tetanus, meningitis, shingles, cervical cancer, pneumonia and flu; customized medication reviews; memory screenings; smoking cessation; and cholesterol screenings. Free blood pressure readings are also available. (PR Newswire)
Council on Aging Events Oct 3, 2008
Immunization clinics flu, pneumonia and tetanus Wear short sleeves. Immunizations are free with Medicare Part B cards, HMO Blue, PPO Blue, Tufts Medicare Preferred and First Seniority. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Seniors and those at risk of flu reminded to get flu shots Oct 3, 2008
Tetanus and pneumonia vaccines will not be offered at the flu clinics this year, but they are available year round at the Public Health Department. Adults should receive a tetanus booster every 10 years and the pneumonia shot is a once-in-a-lifetime vaccine given after the age of 65 ... The cost for the tetanus shot is $54. (Lake County News)
Dangers lurk for Cambridge bikers Oct 3, 2008
It was just a small cut, but by the recommendation of a bystander, two firemen and a pair of (really good-looking) paramedics, I went to the emergency room for a stitch and a tetanus booster. The attending physician scolded me as she stitched me up and reminded me how lucky I had been. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Galveston Residents Return To Homes Sep 25, 2008
City officials recommended that residents who have not had a tetanus shot in the past 10 years get one. The city's curfew was reduced by two hours and is in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. until further notice. (Click2Houston, TX)
Procter & Gamble commits $55M to childrens initiatives Sep 25, 2008
The three commitments are: P&G s ongoing Children s Safe Drinking Water Program; the Pampers Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Global Campaign; and the Always and Tampax Protecting Futures Program, according to a news release ... The tetanus campaign is a three-year partnership between P&G and to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus by providing 200 million doses of tetanus vaccine in 47 countries by 2012. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
It's the needle or the door Sep 23, 2008
A new state law that went into effect Jan. 1 says that students entering sixth-grade after Aug. 1 of this year must get a booster shot for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis if they haven't had one in the past five years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the booster after North Carolina saw an increase in pertussis, or whooping cough. (News & Observer)
West End Look & Leave Under Way Sep 23, 2008
tetanus shot if not had one in past 10 years. Officials recommended residents not bring children on the island because of the amount of debris and the risk of getting sick or injured. (Click2Houston, TX)
New: Evergreen Village reopens Sep 19, 2008
People who have received a puncture wound or have had contact with flood water and have not had a tetanus shot in the past 10 years should contact the health department at 815-748-2467 or visit the department at 2550 Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb, where staff will determine if they need a tetanus shot ... "Bad idea. The toxic fumes would force the evacuation of half of DeKalb County. Not to mention the meth lab explosions. There'd be flying debris everywhere -- NASCAR banners, bald truck tires... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Galveston mayor: Recovery efforts ahead of schedule Sep 19, 2008
All city employees had been vaccinated against Hepatitis A and tetanus, but most residents might not have been. Cell phone service on the island was improving and AT&T was able to restore two permanent towers, LeBlanc said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Health officials prep for flu season Sep 17, 2008
The clinics will also offer tetanus and pneumonia vaccines for all ages and will also feature 20 dosages of the FluMist vaccine a nasal spray made with live, weakened flu viruses for those wishing to receive the vaccine sans needles. Ramdin said he encourages the community to receive flu shots, which will cost $10 for individuals under 65 years old and will be free with proper Medicare documentation for those over 65. (Reading Advocate, MA)
What to do if you're flooded Sep 16, 2008
People with a wound that has come in contact with flood water should receive a tetanus shot if it has been five years or longer since their last shot. If your private well casing is submerged, the drinking water will be contaminated. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
700 rescued from Louisiana homes; 170,000 without power Sep 15, 2008
In flood-surrounded Erath, medical teams braved high waters to set up camp in a parking lot where they handed out medicine, stitched wounds and administered tetanus shots. Flood victims were out of medicine, some had cuts from scraping up against sharp objects in the floodwaters. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Read more... Sep 13, 2008
"While progress has been made, much remains to be done," said Caryl Stern, President and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. "The loss of 9.2 million young lives each year is still unacceptable. These children are dying for reasons we can prevent. They do not have to die but they do and I believe that number should be zero. No child should die of diseases like malaria, measles, and tetanus. No child should die as a result of drinking unsafe water. And no child should die as a result of... (PNN Online)
Pfizer buys former Schering-Plough animal vaccines Sep 12, 2008
The Equip range of equine Influenza and Tetanus vaccines. The Covexin range of ruminant Clostridial vaccines. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Health concerns lurk after Gustav Sep 11, 2008
And remember, those cuts and scrapes make you susceptible to bacterial infections such as tetanus and MRSA, the kind that is resistant to common anti-biotics. "So any wound that turns red or produces puss should be seen by a physician," adds Dr. Diaz. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Hospitals Vaccinating Parents of High-Risk Infants Sep 11, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research suggests that the newborn (neonatal) intensive care unit (NICU) is a good setting for offering the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine (TdaP) to the parents of high-risk infants to protect them against common childhood infections. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 1 dose of TdaP for previously unimmunized adults who will have close contact with NICU infants younger than 12 months, according to a study published... (MEDLINEplus)
The Daily Break Sep 10, 2008
- Tetanus builds character. - Children are God's gift to the world. (Daily Iowan, IA)
4 Walgreens in Valley open walk-in clinics Sep 10, 2008
The clinics also provide sports physicals and administer flu, Hepatitis B, meningitis and tetanus vaccines. Wal-Mart plans to open walk-in clinics in the Phoenix area, but it has not revealed its clinical partner or locations. (AZCentral -- Business)
Cubicle crisis: Would you know what to do? Sep 10, 2008
The wounded person may need a tetanus shot if it's been more than 10 years since the last booster immunization. BURNS. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Troops' blood helps Canadian firm develop anthrax drug Sep 9, 2008
But Marion said the Cangene product is likely to help because it is not unlike many other globulins already on the market for diseases like hepatitis, rabies and tetanus. Meryle Nass, an outspoken critic of the U.S. government's various anti-anthrax efforts, said she supports the idea of the anthrax immune globulin -- in principle. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Why Men Die Sooner Sep 6, 2008
A tetanus shot should be administered every 10 years. "Immunization is not finished after the second year of life," Legato says. (CBS News)
Funding for migrant outreach increased Sep 6, 2008
The migrants get off work at about 6 p.m., sign in, are given health screenings and offered immunizations tetanus, hepatitis B, and tuberculin skin tests. The nurse talks to them about topics such as high blood pressure, alcohol, sexually transmitted diseases and diabetes. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Most U.S. Kids Getting Recommended Vaccinations Sep 6, 2008
According to the CDC, the recommended vaccines include four doses of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine (DTaP); three doses of polio vaccine; one or more doses of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR); three doses of Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (Hib); three doses of hepatitis B vaccine; and one or more doses of varicella, or chickenpox, vaccine. According to the CDC, vaccinations should start shortly after birth and continue to age 2. (MEDLINEplus)
District, state remind parents of the importance of vaccinations Sep 5, 2008
Delger said the majority of the nine kindergartners at Grant Elementary will receive their vaccines before Sept.17, as will the large number of seventh-graders who still need a tetanus booster ... Delger said there are a lot of seventh-graders who still don't have their booster for tetanus, and it's more difficult to make sure they do because sixth graders now go to larger middle schools instead of elementary school ... Five doses of the tetanus and diphtheria vaccine (Td) or the newer tetanus,... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
CDC: 3 of 4 Ariz. toddlers get needed vaccinations Sep 5, 2008
Arizona still was slightly below the national average and ranked 37th among all 50 states and the District of Columbia when it comes to the series covering measles, mumps and rubella, polio, Hepatitis B, chicken pox and diptheria, tetanus and pertussis. The CDC's survey, covering 2007, involved children born between January 2004 and July 2006. (AZCentral -- News)
Kids with vaccine allergies can still get shots Sep 3, 2008
"If a child had a reaction to the DPT (Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis) vaccine and was found to have an allergy to gelatin, it would be fairly simple to give them an alternative product," Wood said. "If it were someone with a very severe gelatin reaction to the MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) or varicella (Chickenpox) vaccines, you would have a more difficult dilemma about whether you would vaccine them or not," he said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Will you give your daughter the cervical cancer jab? Sep 2, 2008
She says: Since Gaby suffered a bad reaction to a tetanus jab as a baby I have become much more questioning about the idea of vaccination. I am not against it, but if I am going to agree to something being injected into my daughter I want to make sure it is safe, effective and has no side-effects. (Daily Mail)
Health and Fitness File 8-27 Sep 1, 2008
Immunizations Clinics: Children s vaccines include: chicken pox, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Hib meningitis, HPV, measles, meningococcal, mumps, pertussis, pneumococcal, polio, rotavirus, rubella and tetanus ... Adults: Tetanus, $5 resident, $10 non-resident; hepatitis B, $35 for resident, $45 others; and TB skin test (must call 24 hours in advance to schedule), $5 residents and $10 others ... Immunizations include varicella (Chicken Pox), DTaP, Td, polio, HIB, MMR and hepatitis B.... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Measles on Rise as Parents Question Vaccine Aug 31, 2008
Pediarix is a combination of Diptheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio and hep B. Let's not forget the pnuemocacal, prevnar and HIB. Sure my child received 4 injections but he actually got 8 shots. (Washington Post)
Lowndes officials prepare for Gustav Aug 30, 2008
Before evacuation orders are given, animals should have current tetanus shots and owners should have medical kits packed with supplies for treating cuts and abrasions, as well as paperwork, photos and descriptions of each animal. Animals left behind during an evacuation should have at least a week s worth of food and water and be wearing identification tags. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
S. Jersey towns cope with more beach closures Aug 30, 2008
Health authorities said they were concerned that contact with the needles could result in tetanus. "Public safety comes first and suntans come second," Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi said yesterday at an oceanfront news conference just before the Cape May County Health Department reopened the town's beaches from 32d Street south. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
CDC Urges Pre-Teen Vaccination With New Public Service Announcements Aug 29, 2008
The three pre-teen vaccines include MCV4, which protects against meningitis and its complications, Tdap, which is a booster against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis or "whooping cough," and for girls, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against the types of HPV that most commonly cause cervical cancer. For more information about pre-teen vaccines, and the campaign, visit. (PR Newswire)
County officials urge caution Aug 29, 2008
Residents with lacerations or puncture wounds who have not had a tetanus shot within the past 10 years should get a tetanus booster. If there is a backflow of sewage into your home, wear rubber boots and waterproof gloves during cleanup. (Gadsden County Times, FL)
Reasons for Female Genital Cutting Aug 28, 2008
The most common short-term health consequences of FGC are hemorrhaging, severe pain, infections (local and systemic), shock, keloids scars, tetanus, and potential death. Long-term consequences are more contested and possibly occur more with infibulation. (Suite101.com)
How Long Does Flu Immunity Last? Aug 28, 2008
It turns out, however, that those antibodies unlike those against illnesses like tetanus or whooping cough can provide a formidable and life-long defense against the flu, as long as they're pitted against the correct strain ... Evidence shows it's important to get a regular tetanus booster, for example. (Time.com)
Preventive Care for the Elderly Aug 27, 2008
Tetanus and diphtheria immunity should be updated and renewed every 10 years thereafter. Screening. (Suite101.com)
* Family to appeal compensation decision by DOH Aug 27, 2008
The boy received the third dose of a combined diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine and Sabins oral vaccine at a public health center in Sanshing (TP) township in Ilan County in April last year, the boys father Jen King-he (M) said. Jen said his son came down with a fever the day after receiving the vaccine and was then given another injection at the center to bring the fever down. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
