Sx, cancer and virginity: unpicking the Gardasil hype Sep 5, 2008
Campaigns promoting the genital wart virus immunisation have scooped advertising industry awards and have been stunningly successful at creating public, media, professional and political pressure for vaccination, as per this recent report in ... It is well known that Gardasil works best in virgins but here is a question the advertisements never answer: how many 12-year-olds need vaccination to prevent one from eventually getting cancer of the cervix ... His answer, in a February 2008 Canadian... (On Line opinion)
Northey highlights restrictions Montana cattle (32) Sep 5, 2008
The plan will include, among other items, vaccination of livestock, improved animal traceability and disease surveillance, and increased emphasis on maintaining spatial and temporal separation between livestock and wildlife known to carry the disease. The Montana Board of Livestock has also directed the department to create a brucellosis task force. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Childhood Vaccination Rates High Sep 5, 2008
CDC: Less Than 1% of Kids Get No Vaccination by Age 19-35 Months By WebMD Health News Reviewed by. Sept. 4, 2008 -- Childhood vaccination rates are at or near record highs, the CDC announced today ... The CDC's latest childhood vaccination statistics, based on telephone interviews conducted last year with the parents of about 17,000 kids born during January 2004 to July 2006, focus on the following vaccines. (WebMD)
Nurse’s Notes - For kids, it’s time for school, immunizations Sep 5, 2008
Making sure that infants and young children receive all of their vaccinations on time is one of the most important things parents can do to ensure their children s longterm health as well as the health of their friends and classmates ... Yearly influenza vaccination is recommended now for healthy school-age children. (Missoulian, MT)
Give Granny (and her caregivers) the flu shot Sep 5, 2008
Policy makers have been guided by research that suggested vaccination of people older than 65 had tremendous benefits ... While influenza vaccination rates have climbed steadily, there has been no appreciable reduction in deaths ... Yet, rates of influenza vaccination in these settings are abysmally low. (Globe and Mail)
New jab will cut cervical cancer Sep 5, 2008
Cervical cancer could be cut by nearly three-quarters in Rochdale, thanks to a new vaccination programme, which starts in the next few weeks, to distribute human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine ... From August 2009 for two years, there will also be a catch-up vaccination programme for girls aged 15 to 18 ... Parents of eligible girls in Rochdale will receive information about the vaccination, which will be given in three doses over six months. (Rochdale Online)
District, state remind parents of the importance of vaccinations Sep 5, 2008
Vaccination rates for children in Wyoming have increased, but students in Natrona County School District still return to school with incomplete immunization records. Wyoming law stipulates that students must be up-to-date on certain vaccinations ... Delger said she was unsure of how many students across the district were still missing vaccinations, because she doesn't count them until the exclusion date. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Two bats test positive for rabies in Winona Sep 5, 2008
Veterinarian Lauren Utley, left, gives "Coco," a five-month-old Dachsund, a rabies vaccination Thursday at the Pet Medical Center in Winona while Veterinarian Technician Suzie Ehlo holds the puppy ... Rabies can be prevented through vaccination, which Ehlo recommends for all pets ... Dogs can get the vaccination for rabies after four months of age. (Winona Daily News, MN)
N.H. childhood vaccination rate 2nd in nation Sep 5, 2008
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 91 percent of children in the state are up-to-date on the recommended vaccinations for children 19 months to 35 months of age. Maryland was rated best, at a little more than 91 percent. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Flu season nothing to sneeze at Sep 5, 2008
"The flu vaccine supply should be adequate. We have already received over 20,000 flu vaccine doses and can order more if necessary. There are two types of flu vaccinations available: the flu shot and the nasal-spray flu vaccine; both are effective in preventing the flu," said Secor. Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses of Borgess VNA Homecare will offer 300 flu vaccination clinics in eight southwest Michigan counties ... A complete list of vaccination clinics can be seen on. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Girls to have cervical cancer jab Sep 4, 2008
Every Year 8 schoolgirl in Wales is to be offered a vaccination against the virus which causes most types of cervical cancer, from this month ... A two-year catch-up vaccination scheme from autumn 2009 aims to target another 40,000 girls up the age of 18 ... In Scotland, vaccinations of Year 8 schoolgirls began this week. (BBC News -- UK)
Iron County group strives to address pet overpopulation Sep 4, 2008
The group also contributes to the cost of food and vaccinations for animals cared for by foster families ... There are no veterinarians in the county, only a weekly vet clinic for vaccination and basic care, she said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Chickenpox Vaccine Reduces Cases By 90 Percent Sep 4, 2008
The U.S. varicella vaccination program has helped to dramatically reduce incidence and related complications including deaths and hospitalizations associated with the disease ... While a dose of the varicella vaccination may prove effective and two doses even more so- researchers say it is unlikely that we will completely eliminate the chickenpox virus in our lifetime. (InjuryBoard.com)
Study: No link between measles vaccine, autism Sep 4, 2008
Measles remains widespread in most countries, but widespread vaccination has limited its spread in the United States ... Last month, the CDC reported 131 cases of measles in the first seven months of the year, of which 112 were either among unvaccinated children or children whose vaccination status was unknown. (CNN -- US)
Pandemic flu planning 'too slow' Sep 4, 2008
He recommends that the department doubles its stockpile of anti-viral drugs, and makes vaccination of children a priority. His calculations show drugs need to be delivered to patients - and those living with them - within 24 hours to slow the spread of disease among the general population. (Yahoo News -- Influenza)
Face Masks Analyzed As Aid in Flu Pandemic Sep 4, 2008
Masks are "part of a package that includes vaccination if it is available, isolation of patients and quarantining, closing of public meetings and schools, 'social distancing' and the washing of hands," he said in a telephone conference with reporters after release of the 97-page report requested by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Another member of the committee went further in warning people against relying on masks, whose effectiveness in protecting against flu is virtually... (Yahoo News -- Influenza)
More animals abandoned Sep 4, 2008
Other unknowns include vaccination information and the health of the animal, which could pose a risk for whoever dropped it off ... Dogs can be adopted from the shelter for an 80 fee, which includes the license fee, an identification microchip, vaccinations, spaying or neutering and 30 days of health insurance. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Consider Early Weaning as a Cost-Control Strategy Sep 4, 2008
Vaccination, parasite control, stress management, disease monitoring and treatment, diet composition and intake management are all important with early-weaned calves - just as they are for later-weaned animals, the researcher said. Considerations for pen layout, sanitation and animal comfort are still necessary, too. (Agri-View, WI)
Double Hepatitis Vaccine Boosts Immune Response Sep 4, 2008
A repeated course of standard 3-dose hepatitis B vaccination is usually recommended for people who fail to develop protective levels of antibodies to the virus ... Their study involved 48 healthcare workers who had failed to have a good immune response to hepatitis B vaccination ... "These results are among the best achieved in comparable studies using revaccination with the standard hepatitis B vaccine," Dr. Helmut M. Diepolder from the University of Munich, Germany, writes in a commentary. (MEDLINEplus)
Childhood Measles Vaccine Doesn't Raise Risk of Autism, Researchers Find Sep 4, 2008
This is the first study to rigorously examine MMR vaccination and autism ... There were no links found between the timing of the vaccine, which typically is first given when children are 12- to 15- months old, and the onset of autism, or vaccination and the bowel ailments ... The new report doesn't confirm that the MMR vaccine is safe, said David Kirby, author of ``,'' a book on the debate about autism and vaccination. (Bloomberg -- US)
Discussions about preventive services: a qualitative study Sep 4, 2008
Elderly minority patients are less likely to receive influenza vaccination and colorectal cancer screening than are other patients ... Sharing of power and responsibility, the use of empathy, and treating the patient like a person were all important communication strategies which seemed to help address barriers to vaccination and colonoscopy ... Other potential facilitators of receipt of influenza vaccine included (1) cultural competence, (2) PCP introduction of the discussion, (3) persistence... (BioMed Central)
Animal shelter schedules free low-cost vaccinations Sep 3, 2008
WYANDOTTE Three years ago when the city's animal shelter put on its first low-cost vaccination clinic, no one was sure how it would go over ... That question was answered when about 250 animals were brought in for vaccinations, a number far exceeding expectations ... Kim Skidmore, a volunteer coordinator with the animal shelter and a member of the Precious Animal Welfare Society of Michigan, said the clinic is offered as a public service to provide affordable vaccinations for dogs and cats. (The News-Herald)
Higher Anaphylaxis Rates After HPV Vaccination Sep 3, 2008
2, 2008) The estimated rate of anaphylaxis in young women after human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination was significantly higher 5 to 20 fold than that identified in comparable school-based vaccination programs, according to a new study ... In a study of 114,000 women, a team of Australian researchers found 12 suspected of anaphylaxis, and confirmed 8 of these, in a 2007 vaccination program in New South Wales, Australia ... The estimated rate of anaphylaxis following HPV vaccination was 2. (Science Daily)
Caged dog starved to death, lying in own feces Sep 3, 2008
In addition to the animal cruelty count, Watson was charged with failure to comply with dog ownership requirements and failure to get a rabies vaccination. Watson is due back in court again on Sept. 5. (Pet-Abuse.com)
NI schoolgirls get cancer vaccine Sep 3, 2008
The anti-cancer vaccination programme is being launched at St Joseph's College in Belfast ... Gardasil is used by the majority of vaccination programmes worldwide. (BBC News)
stephens wife Sep 3, 2008
Cattle producers participating in process-verified programs must also keep a record of vaccinations and medications given to the animals, and have those records verified, as well as the age and source data ... Pfizer Ag has such a program that helps producers differentiate their beef product by verifying the producers followed a vaccination protocol when administering vaccinations to their cattle ... This program, called SelectVac, requires producers enrolled to submit vaccination invoices to... (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
HPV Vaccine Has Higher Allergic Reaction Rate Sep 3, 2008
In 2007, Australia launched a government-funded vaccination program aimed at females aged 12 to 26 ... Some adolescents faint after getting the vaccine, he wrote, so health workers should monitor them for at least 15 minutes after vaccination and keep them sitting down if possible. (MEDLINEplus)
Flu Shot Does Not Cut Risk of Death in Elderly Sep 3, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While influenza vaccination does provide protection against catching the flu, it does not have a major impact on death in the elderly, contrary to what some studies have suggested, a new study suggests ... "Over the last two decades in the United Sates, even while (flu) vaccination rates among the elderly have increased from 15 to 65 percent, there has been no commensurate decrease in hospital admissions or all-cause mortality," added co-investigator Dr. Dean T.... (MEDLINEplus)
Bellyache-causing bacteria makes local appearance Sep 2, 2008
" Bang said that there is currently no vaccination for Shigella, but persons with diarrhea usually recover completely, although it may be several months before their bowel habits are entirely normal."People with shigellosis should not prepare food or drinks for others until they have been shown to no longer be carrying the Shigella bacterium, or if they have had no diarrhea for at least two days," he said. "Children should not be permitted to re-enter daycare or school settings until diarrhea... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Study backs safety of MMR vaccine Sep 2, 2008
The Medical Research Council team looked at the vaccination records of 1,294 children diagnosed with autism or other conditions they termed pervasive development disorders (PDDs) between 1987 and 2001 in England and Wales ... We have found no convincing evidence that MMR vaccination increases the risk of autism ... Dr Smeeth said: "We have found no convincing evidence that MMR vaccination increases the risk of autism or other PDDs. "No significant association has been found in rigorous studies... (Yahoo News -- Autism)
'No link' between MMR and autism Sep 2, 2008
Scientists say they have strong evidence that the MMR vaccination is not linked to a rise in autism ... Despite this, rates of MMR vaccination in England have continued to fall ... The research, also published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, found that the number of cases continued to rise after the MMR vaccination programme stopped. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Hurricane Gustav Pets Sep 2, 2008
Photo of the pet and proof of vaccination. Pet first aid kit. (Suite101.com)
Hundreds of School Students Still Need Shots Sep 2, 2008
The students are required to have the t-Dap vaccination. The health 00004000 district is staying open to help get those students vaccinated. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Law goes on Afghan peace mission Sep 2, 2008
Law said a pause in hostilities on 21 September would allow food deliveries and vaccinations to take place ... He went to to explain that his visit last year, in which he took part in a mass vaccination programme, had a profound effect. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News Indian doctors involved in immunization study visit Sep 2, 2008
LOADING Sep 02, 2008 - 04:07:06 CDT By KAREN HERZOG Bismarck Tribune Two doctors from India who took part in a pediatric vaccination study in India conducted by Bismarck's Odyssey Research are visiting Bismarck ... Kush Dhody and Rahul Tyagi, two of the seven doctors from India who participated in the vaccination program in India's Bihar province, are spending several days in Bismarck before going to St. Paul, Minn ... The 18-month India study offered vaccinations to children suffering from... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Will you give your daughter the cervical cancer jab? Sep 2, 2008
It is also the launch date of a campaign which heralds the introduction of the biggest mass vaccination programme for more than a decade ... Indeed, one of the main worries about the mass vaccination is that girls will then feel 'safe' against cervical cancer and ignore the screening programme ... The worst case scenario is that the Government could be paying a fortune for a vaccination that may protect young girls for only the next six or so years. (Daily Mail)
HEALTH BLOG: Opening up the medicine chest Sep 2, 2008
Medicine chest - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Grapefruit juice can reduce drug absorption, too. (USA Today -- Money)
Chickenpox vaccine does a number on the number of cases Sep 2, 2008
Marcus Gent, 5, yells as he gets his chicken pox vaccination at the Sidney-Shelby County Health Department in Sidney, Ohio ... Even with two shots, vaccination still saves money, given the expenses of hospitalization and doctors' visits, the study shows ... Shingles can affect both those who have had chickenpox as well as those who avoided chickenpox through vaccination. (USA Today -- News)
Bluetongue vaccination warning as protection zone is extended Sep 2, 2008
"If importers must bring in stock, they should not accept word-of-mouth affirmation from suppliers that the animals carry no BT risk and should protect their reputations, and their own cattle, by insisting on a vaccination certificate that has been signed by a vet." ... Momber said: "The first of last year's cases of BT was not confirmed in Great Britain until late September, and there is a huge danger that many livestock farmers have been lulled into complacency and delayed vaccination because... (Scotsman)
Doubts Grow Over Flu Vaccine in Elderly Sep 2, 2008
I don t think we know yet what the final word is on influenza vaccinations in the elderly ... But when Mr. Jackson adjusted for measures of frailty things like lung function, whether people needed help bathing or dressing, and what kinds of medications they took he found that vaccination had little effect on older people s risk for pneumonia, the most dangerous complication of the flu. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
U.S. Barred From Forcing Troops to Get Anthrax Shots Sep 2, 2008
Concluding that the FDA violated its own rules by approving the vaccine late last year, U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan said the mandatory vaccination program -- which has inoculated more than 1 ... Sullivan said that his ban on involuntary vaccination will remain in place until the FDA reviews the anthrax vaccine properly or until President Bush determines that the normal process must be waived because of emergency circumstances ... The Pentagon expanded its anthrax and smallpox... (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
US court bars forced anthrax jabs Sep 2, 2008
The US military has been ordered to suspend compulsory anthrax vaccination for troops by a federal judge ... The vaccination has been given to soldiers deployed to high risk areas like the Middle East and South Korea ... The Pentagon stated it would "pause giving anthrax vaccinations until the legal situation is clarified". (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
Anthrax vaccine to be studied in Seattle Sep 2, 2008
Service personnel have sued the Defense Department over the mandatory vaccination, arguing that the vaccine was rushed through approval before the Iraq War and that there's evidence it is causing immune illnesses in a significant number of the soldiers vaccinated. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, in a response sent last week to top military officials, said he and others remain convinced "that anthrax vaccine is safe and effective.". (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
Most vaccine-allergic children can still be safely vaccinated, Hopkins experts say Sep 2, 2008
Serious allergic reactions to vaccines are extremely rare - one or two per million vaccinations, according to some estimates - but when they happen, such episodes can be serious, even life-threatening, making it critical for pediatricians to instantly spot true allergic reactions and differentiate them from more benign nonallergic responses, investigators say ... Even if allergen-free formulations are unavailable, many children can still be vaccinated and remain under physician supervision for... (EurekAlert!)
Schools start cancer vaccinations Sep 1, 2008
" The number of girls aged between 20 and 25 who come forward for cervical smears is already declining. Some fears have been expressed that the vaccination programme will cause even fewer to attend screening, while questions have also been asked about why so much money is being spent on saving the lives of less that 100 Scottish women a year. Denise Burgin, whose daughter Shelley died after being diagnosed with cervical cancer when aged just 27, said she was in no doubt the injections were... (BBC News -- UK)
Integrating Adult Vaccines into Your Routine Care Sep 1, 2008
(ARA) - Every year, nearly 50,000 Americans, mostly adults, die from diseases that vaccination can prevent and millions more need to be hospitalized, get too sick to care for loved ones, like children or elderly parents, and are forced to miss work ... "A greater effort is needed to help more adults understand the importance of vaccination." ... It is important to receive appropriate vaccinations at all ages. (Pekin Times, IL)
Framingham names public health director Sep 1, 2008
As director, Mascoop will oversee vaccination drives, supervise restaurant inspections, deal with environmental problems, and help outline disaster response plans. "The board is appreciative for all the work Lise has done and we're looking forward to welcoming the new director," said Hugo. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Bluetongue protection zone extended across Wales Sep 1, 2008
Extending the zone, which previously only covered south east Wales, will enable vaccination to take place across the country ... Welsh Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones said: "The cases in Devon clearly show that bluetongue is a real threat to Wales' agriculture industry. "The best protection we have against it is vaccination. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Health and Fitness File 8-27 Sep 1, 2008
SHINGLES vaccinations: People who have had chickenpox are at risk for shingles ... It is a one-time vaccination. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Millions of jabs to save Welsh stock from killer Sep 1, 2008
THE mass vaccination of millions of Welsh farm animals against a deadly livestock disease will get underway next week ... THE mass vaccination of millions of Welsh farm animals against a deadly livestock disease will get underway next week. (Daily Post)
Measles on Rise as Parents Question Vaccine Aug 31, 2008
Reports of measles are on the rise, with health experts attributing the increase to the decision by some parents to forego vaccinations for their children out of fears the shots could trigger diseases. Scientific research has found no link thus far between vaccinations and diseases such as autism, but some parents remain suspicious ... Pediatricians and health experts are sounding the alarm, noting that measles, which is virulently contagious, is the first disease to crop up when vaccination... (Washington Post)
New health center meeting needs Aug 31, 2008
The center also offers the state s children s vaccination program. The remaining 1,400 feet is set aside for a dental clinic, to be finished next year with money from a federal earmark Dykstra credits to Sen. (Sioux City Journal)
Bluetongue virus Aug 30, 2008
The farming industry has got to be congratulated on achieving a huge level of vaccination ... "The farming industry has got to be congratulated on achieving a huge level of vaccination," he said ... It is now the largest vaccination programme for British farm animals. (BBC News -- UK)
Recent Advances Make Cervical Cancer Control In Developing World Feasible For First Time Aug 30, 2008
They present the best global thinking on cervical cancer prevention with vaccination and screening, as well as fresh regional and national research and insights to guide governments and donors in building plans ... The monograph presents the first broad analysis of the cost-effectiveness of introducing HPV vaccination and new screening methods into the hardest hit regions of the world Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean ... The experts determined that in the Asia-Pacific region, which... (Science Daily)
Nurse’s Notes - For kids, it’s time for school, immunizations Aug 30, 2008
Making sure that infants and young children receive all of their vaccinations on time is one of the most important things parents can do to ensure their children s longterm health as well as the health of their friends and classmates ... Yearly influenza vaccination is recommended now for healthy school-age children. (Missoulian, MT)
Experts show optimism about cervical cancer control Aug 30, 2008
Outlined in a monograph, the report presented the best global action on cervical cancer prevention with vaccination and screening as well as regional and national research to guide governments and donors in building plans ... In the near future, the experts said, both vaccination and screening would be needed though many countries might have to continue to focus on screening alone until the vaccine became more affordable ... They said in the Asia-Pacific Region, which accounted for more than... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rabies vaccinations low in North Dakota Aug 30, 2008
In a press release dated Aug. 26, the Department of Health urges people to reduce their risk of rabies by keeping pet vaccinations up to date and staying away from stray animals ... Animal bites or exposures do not necessarily require a person to receive a vaccination ... Often, rabies vaccinations can be delayed while the animal is being observed or tested for the disease. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Shelter News: Another perfect picnic Aug 30, 2008
Spay/neuter clinics for cats are $65 male or female, including a rabies vaccination and a 5-in-1 feline distemper combination vaccination, and are held on various Thursdays throughout the month--call for a clinic schedule or to register. Nail clipping service is available every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Shelter. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
OPINION: Invisible menace Aug 30, 2008
Thanks to large-scaled vaccination programs, the World Health Organization has wiped out smallpox and is close to doing the same to polio ... And it is relatively easy to opt out of mandatory school vaccinations. (The Trentonian, NJ)
CDC Urges Pre-Teen Vaccination With New Public Service Announcements Aug 29, 2008
Campaign encourages parents to protect their 11- and 12-year-olds from meningitis, whooping cough, and the virus that causes cervical cancer ATLANTA, Aug 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases today announced that new public service announcements (PSAs) targeting the parents of pre-teens are now available to broadcast organizations. The television and radio spots, part of CDC's Pre-Teen... (PR Newswire)
NIAID Describes Challenges, Prospects For An HIV Vaccine Aug 29, 2008
Furthermore, because the virus would persist in the blood of vaccinated individuals, T-cell vaccines would likely generate only transient "herd immunity"--that is, population-wide protection from disease conferred by vaccination of a percentage of the community. In response to the failure last September of a T-cell vaccine for which many people had high hopes, the HIV vaccine field has undergone a self-reexamination and has determined that the balance between fundamental discovery research and... (Science Daily)
Many in Senate Back Mandatory HPV Vaccination Aug 29, 2008
The American Cancer Society, adding its voice to those of health experts pushing the vaccine, is releasing guidelines this morning in support of routine HPV vaccination for 11- and 12-year-old girls ... Attempts to make vaccination mandatory have been criticized by groups concerned about encouraging promiscuity or infringing on parents' authority over their daughters' health care. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
Parents still on run after order to vaccinate Aug 29, 2008
The boy is now 11 days old and can no longer be given the first stage of the vaccination, a dose of immunoglobulin. But Meryl Dorey, from the Australian Vaccination Network, says the parents are still terrified to return home because they fear child protection officers from the Department of Community Services will remove the newborn from their care ... Vaccinations are not compulsory in Australia, but can cut a child's chances of contracting the illness by up to 92 per cent. It is NSW Health... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Two-thirds of mumps cases likely going undetected Aug 29, 2008
Half of the people who have been infected have not been immunized, a quarter have had at least one shot and a quarter do not have vaccination records, Dr. Brodkin said ... Adults, who are at risk of more serious effects from mumps, are less likely to have their vaccination records available. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Flu Shot Doesn't Reduce Death Risk Aug 29, 2008
The widely-held perception that the influenza vaccination reduces overall mortality risk in the elderly does not withstand careful scrutiny, according to researchers in Alberta ... Over the last two decades in the United Sates, even while vaccination rates among the elderly have increased from 15 to 65 percent, there has been no commensurate decrease in hospital admissions or all-cause mortality ... Dr. Eurich and colleagues hypothesized that if the healthy-user effect was responsible for the... (Newsmax)
