Black Mamba wins Beverly Hills Handicap again Jun 29, 2009
While that race is months off and no plans have been finalized, Sadler said that Black Mamba has undergone the vaccination routine necessary to ship a horse to that country, if the idea takes hold. . (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Proactive Pet Care Essential in Low Cash Times, Says NOAH Jun 29, 2009
Vaccination is important to protect pets against some of the more serious health problems, including cat 'flu in cats and parvovirus in dogs. Routine vaccination against preventable disease such as parvovirus is good practice for all dogs ... "Vets are reporting that vaccination rates are down. Yet there are parvovirus outbreaks throughout the UK - from the Highlands of Scotland to south west England. You don't want to expose your dog to completely unnecessary risk by making what could prove to... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Cancer vaccine a success story Jun 28, 2009
7 million doses of Gardasil have been distributed nationally before the Government's free vaccination deadline on June 30. Women aged 18 to 26 still have an opportunity to be vaccinated against cervical cancer at no cost provided they take their first dose by Tuesday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Outbreaks of Streptococcus pneumoniae carriage in day care cohorts in Finland - implications for elimination of transmission Jun 28, 2009
The effect of vaccination, in addition to reducing susceptibility to pneumococcal carriage in the vaccinated, induces a herd effect, thus creating a counter-effect to the amplifying effect of the cohort. Consequently, the critical vaccine efficacy against carriage, required for elimination of transmission, is relatively low. (BioMed Central)
Growing Divide Among Courts On Vaccines Jun 27, 2009
According to the claim, the vaccination caused a seizure disorder that led to the child, Enrique Andreu, developing a low IQ and language and developmental delays. The Appeals Court (Federal Circuit Court) decided the Special Master (Judge) in the original decision erroneously determined that the testimony of Petitioner's physicians was insufficient to establish a logical sequence of cause and effect leading to Petitioner's vaccine-related injury; and (erroneously) imposed upon Petitioner an... (CBS News)
CDC to Reinstate Booster Shots of HiB Vaccine Jun 27, 2009
Vaccination has cut that by 99 percent, according to the CDC.. (Reporting by Julie Steenhuysen; Editing by Bill Trott). (MEDLINEplus)
Drug enhances power of vaccines Jun 27, 2009
Researcher Dr Koichi Araki said: "Many vaccines need multiple vaccinations to obtain enough immunity to overcome infections because immunity after a single shot of vaccination is often too weak to fight with infection. "So, researchers are looking for the way to boost vaccine-induced immunity. "Our approach might become one strategy to enhance vaccine efficacy. "We believe that rapamycin could be administered at the same time as a vaccine to boost its potency. (BBC News -- Health)
Is Your Pet Ready For Hurricane Season? Jun 27, 2009
Prepare a Pet Emergency Kit ahead of 00002107 time - The kit should include a few days worth of medication, your pet's medical and vaccination records, a leash, collar, identification, water, food, toys, a picture of you and your pet, and bedding. Make sure that your animals have some form of permanent identification such as a microchip, brand or tattoo. (WTVR.com, VA)
New Images May Improve Vaccine Design For Deadly Rotavirus Jun 27, 2009
Last week the World Health Organization recommended that rotavirus vaccination be included in all national immunization programs worldwide. Virtually every child in the world becomes infected with rotaviruses before developing natural immunity. (Science Daily)
At least 1 million H1N1 flu cases in US Jun 27, 2009
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Why get vaccinated? Jun 26, 2009
Medical practitioners advise getting your vaccination as soon as the new year's vaccine is released. It can, however, be taken at anytime during flu season, bearing in mind that it takes two weeks from the time of administration for the vaccine to become effective. (iAfrica.com)
Boosting Newborns’ Immune Responses Jun 26, 2009
The ability to vaccinate newborns -- rather than wait until they reach 2 months of age -- would provide important global health benefits, adds Levy, whose lab is one of the few in the world to specifically focus on vaccination in newborns. "Birth is a point of contact with healthcare systems," he says. (Science Daily)
Risks and Benefits of Pet Vaccinati... Jun 25, 2009
Risks and Benefits of Pet Vaccinations. Risks and Benefits of Pet Vaccinations ... Pet vaccinations are responsible for preventing countless numbers of pets from suffering from serious infectious diseases. (Suite101.com)
Intercell Supports the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination Recommendations of CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Jun 25, 2009
As there is no specific treatment for JE, health care experts recommend vaccination as the only highly effective protection for the travelers and military personnel who live in or travel to areas where the virus circulates. About IXIARO. (PR Newswire)
* Scientists unveil vaccination patch Jun 25, 2009
Scientists unveil vaccination patch. By Shelley Shan STAFF REPORTER Thursday, Jun 25, 2009, Page 2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Pneumococcal Vaccine Reduces Child Deaths In Developing Countries Jun 25, 2009
At the same time, they were also given vaccines included in the Filipino national vaccination programme as well as a Hib vaccine ... Despite the efficacy of the vaccine, price is still a big hurdle to overcome: for resource-poor countries that do not receive international financial aid, it may take several years if not decades before they can add the vaccine to the national vaccination programme ... (July 9, 2008) In 2006, a pneumococcal vaccine was introduced in the childhood vaccination... (Science Daily)
School vaccine requirements change for 09-10 Jun 25, 2009
Parents are asked to bring their child s vaccination records. For information, call 214-819-2163. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Puppy mill - 49 dogs seized Jun 25, 2009
He told the judge Wright couldn't produce any vaccination records and admitted the dogs had "gotten away from her." She signed paperwork releasing the dogs, and they were taken to PAWS, Draus said. But on March 6, Wright's lawyer went to court to get the dogs back, saying PAWS had wrongfully obtained them. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Swine flu -- not a big deal? (348) Jun 25, 2009
This declaration means that the world is now experiencing the start of the 2009 influenza pandemic -- the virus has been detected in 74 countries -- it is considered a global disease and no vaccination is currently available. This sounds severe, but many national news organizations have pointed to the fact that despite its fast ability to spread, the swine flu seems to be less deadly then the common influenza virus. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Vaccines From The Bioreactor: Bioprocess Increases Vaccine Yield Jun 24, 2009
The Swiss Federal Vaccination Commission therefore strongly recommends that children be vaccinated against this organism ... This would above all offer a glimmer of hope to developing countries, where often vaccination campaigns fail because of the high price of vaccines. (Science Daily)
States seek control over animal disease zone Jun 24, 2009
Does wrote on Jun 22, 2009 9:22 AM:" This include ink stain and both left coast transplants? This left wing nut liberalism has to have a vaccination. ". Submit a Comment. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
AFFiRiS AG: 1st Place in Venture Capital & Private Equity Awards for MIG Fonds and AFFiRiS Jun 23, 2009
The firm has already announced the development of candidates for therapeutic vaccines against Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and atherosclerosis - in other words, against diseases that have so far seemed unsuitable for treatment by vaccination, but that represent markets worth billions. Vaccine candidates for four further undisclosed chronic diseases are currently being developed by AFFiRiS AG.. (PR Newswire)
Public health Jun 23, 2009
The vaccinations you need depends on a number of factors, including your destination, whether you will be spending time in rural or urban areas, the season of the year you are traveling, length of stay, how many countries you are visiting, your age, health status, and previous immunizations ... Vaccinations fall into three categories, according to the CDC ... - Routine vaccinations. (Helena Independent Record)
Row over equine flu vaccines grows Jun 22, 2009
McGauran says he has no doubt there is support in NSW and Queensland among government members for the thoroughbred industry to vaccinate, while the Victorians "seem to be holding to an anti-vaccination position" ... Any vaccination must be approved by the Federal Government and the former MP is confident it is "leaning towards" such a step ... "For the first time, there is a strong possibility thoroughbreds will be allowed to vaccinate against EI given EI will never be fought again in this... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Newly Discovered Interferon Response May Offer Early Control Of H5N1 Influenza Virus Jun 22, 2009
(June 20, 2009) A new study suggests that vaccination with 1918 H1N1 influenza virus-like particles not only protected mice and ferrets against the lethal 1918 influenza virus, but also displayed cross-reactive. . (Science Daily)
* World News Quick Take Jun 22, 2009
Health authorities on Saturday started their annual polio vaccination program that this year will immunize 95 percent of the countrys children under age five ... Brazil stamped out polio in the 1980s after repeated vaccination campaigns. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Frost & Sullivan Sees Opportunities in Chinese Vaccine Industry Jun 22, 2009
Secondly, the public awareness for importance of vaccination is also on the rise. The recent H1N1 breakout actually increased the awareness of prevention through vaccination among the public. (PR Newswire)
Transplant drug stimulates immune memory Jun 22, 2009
Vaccination relies on memory T cells, survivors after the immune system produces an abundance of T cells to fight an infection or respond to a vaccine. Araki had been examining rapamycin's effects in mice infected with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV). (EurekAlert!)
Take the stress out of handling cattle (2) Jun 21, 2009
He indicated that giving a vaccination shot to a terrified calf probably does little good as far as warding off that disease in the future. If you give any product to a terrified animal, that product fails, he said. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Got a mystery cough? 8 possible culprits Jun 20, 2009
Inadequate vaccination for pertussis (which is the "P" in the DPT shot) is one reason why the bacteria are making a comeback. Once a very rare cause of chronic cough, the number of pertussis cases in the United States has risen alarmingly in recent years, especially among adolescents and adults. (CNN -- Health)
* Studies question effectiveness of UN aid programs Jun 20, 2009
They found some benefits, like increased diagnosis of tuberculosis cases and higher vaccination rates. But they also concluded some UN programs hurt health care in Africa by disrupting basic services and leading some countries to slash their health spending. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Tips from the journals of the American Society for Microbiology Jun 20, 2009
New Vaccination Strategy May Protect Against Both Lethal 1918 and H5N1 Influenza Viruses. A new study suggests that vaccination with 1918 H1N1 influenza virus-like particles not only protected mice and ferrets against the lethal 1918 influenza virus, but also displayed cross-reactive immunity against the potentially pandemic H5N1 influenza virus ... Mucosal vaccination with 1918 VLPs induced higher levels of cross-reactivity in mice and complete survival in ferrets challenged with a lethal dose... (EurekAlert!)
Researchers: vaccinate kids to contain swine flu spread Jun 19, 2009
BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhuanet) -- British researchers suggested Thursday that targeting kids for vaccination may help control the swine flu pandemic ... "This doesn't mean that everyone in the household needs to be vaccinated but suggests that vaccination programs for children might help control a potential pandemic.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Ga. budget writers eye pre-k program Jun 19, 2009
Sherry Pass, a beautician and single mom from Rome, said the resource coordinator at her son, Weston s, pre-k program has helped her keep up with the vaccination shots he needs and with dental services that are available. It opened my eyes, Pass said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Structures From The Human Immune System's Oldest Branch Shed Light On A Range Of Diseases Jun 19, 2009
(May 28, 2007) Researchers have successfully treated type 1 diabetic mice with a vaccination. The vaccine they designed in this model included structures that the immune system mistakenly attacks in type 1. (Science Daily)
Vaccinating kids controls swine flu Jun 19, 2009
WASHINGTON: A new research has suggested that targeting children for vaccination could help control the spread of pandemics such as the current swine flu ... "This doesn't mean that everyone in the household needs to be vaccinated, but suggests that vaccination programmes for children might help control a potential pandemic," Keeling added ... The researchers argue that targeting children for vaccination would not only help protect those at greatest risk of exposure to the virus, but would also... (India Times, India)
New Swine Flu Strain Found in Brazil Jun 19, 2009
Schools do sometimes work in tandem with local health officials for special flu vaccination clinics, but it's not common. Sebelius said she'd soon call the nation's governors to be sure "these months between now and the fall aren't used as vacation months," but to prepare for potential risks posed by the H1N1 virus, the AP said. (MEDLINEplus)
Pet Insurance: Reducing Treatment C... Jun 19, 2009
For those who would like the security of a plan that covers every routine visit and every vaccination, a comprehensive pet insurance plan would be ideal. Those who prefer coverage for catastrophic illnesses only may feel more comfortable purchasing less coverage at a reduced premium. (Suite101.com)
Helping to find a cure for diabetes Jun 18, 2009
Its then hoped a vaccination for children diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes that would prevent them from the complications may be created, Liepke said ... Once that part of the study is completed, Liepke isnt certain how long itll take for scientists to develop a vaccination or if more work needs to be done. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Farmers asked to vaccinate animals Jun 18, 2009
Dr. Anyorikeya, urged owners of domestic animals, cats, dogs and monkeys to send them for vaccination against rabies. 17 June 09. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Swine flu making a comeback in Arizona Jun 18, 2009
Dennis Knicely wrote on Jun 17, 2009 2:34 PM:" This article is straight forward, very informative, with one exception: The vaccines used for type A influenza are ineffective at best. At worst, they propagate the illness through inoculation, giving the patient a mild case of illness. A live flu virus is used to make the vaccine, and the virus is known to mutate easily, making the shot useless. This happened with the Tamiflu vaccination for the Avian Flu, and government is now stockpiled with... (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Child mortality rate declines in Nepal Jun 18, 2009
The Board said vaccination campaigns such as the BCG, DPT, polio, measles, TT as per the long-term child health policy have on an average achieved five percent more progress than the target. At present, four out of five children have received all the vaccination services that have been referred. (Xinhuanet, China)
Novel DNA Vaccine Leads To Kidney Damage Prevention In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Models Jun 18, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 18, 2009) DNA vaccination using lupus autoantigens and interleukin-10 (IL-10, a cytokine that plays an important role in regulating the immune system) has potential as a novel therapy to induce antigen specific tolerance and may help to prevent kidney damage in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a new study presented June 11 at EULAR 2009, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism in Copenhagen, Denmark ... Interestingly, the... (Science Daily)
Kids may be first in line for swine flu shots Jun 17, 2009
Mass vaccination campaign possible in the fall, health official says ... Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is taking that possible scenario to school superintendents around the country, urging them to spend the summer planning what to do if the government decides it needs their buildings for mass vaccinations ... If that trend continues, "the target may be school-age children as a first priority" for vaccination, Sebelius said Tuesday. (MSNBC -- Health)
New Milford Swine Flu Jun 17, 2009
"This is a novel virus, and there is no vaccination," he said. Mr. Crespan said that people should take steps to avoid the virus by washing their hands with soap and warm water often and covering their nose and mouth when sneezing. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Gov't Going Forward With Swine Flu Vaccine Plans Jun 17, 2009
Still, Sebelius says, the government is working with governors as well as health and schools officials in case a major vaccination program is needed. She says that production of a vaccine could start as early as late summer and be ready by the fall. (Newsmax)
Scotland reports death linked to H1N1 flu Jun 16, 2009
"We are certainly making every effort to be totally prepared," Sebelius said on CNN's "State of the Union." She added that the production of a swine flu vaccine could begin as early as the end of the summer and be ready by the fall if a vaccination program were ultimately recommended. "The good news is it still seems like not such a lethal virus," Sebelius said. (CNN -- Health)
Q&A with Atlanta's new CDC chief Dr. Frieden Jun 16, 2009
We ll have to track what happens over the next couple of months, especially in those areas that have flu circulating, such as the Southern Hemisphere, and make some tough decisions about vaccination in the fall. Q: Do you want to see a vaccine distributed widely in the United States. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Softening the pain Jun 16, 2009
Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your Magicvalley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
WHO: Swine flu pandemic has begun Jun 16, 2009
For many weeks, U.S. health officials have been treating it as a pandemic, increasing the availability of anti-viral flu medicines and pouring money into a possible vaccination program. And scientists have grown to understand that the virus is generally not much more severe than the seasonal flu. (MSNBC -- Health)
HPV vaccines, cervical cancer and you Jun 16, 2009
The recommendations also allow for vaccination beginning at age 9, and vaccination up to age 26. The ACIP is considering changes to their recommendations that also would include women over age 26 and potentially men. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Litigation, Regulation, and Education — Protecting the Public’s Health through Childhood Immunization Jun 16, 2009
Recently, three special masters of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims issued carefully reasoned, strongly worded opinions rejecting claims that medical and scientific evidence could demonstrate causal links between thimerosal-containing vaccines or measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccination and the development of chronic health conditions such as autism, immune dysfunction, and gastrointestinal dysfunction. The three cases were test cases drawn from more than 5000 similar claims filed under the... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Swine Flu Cases Noted In Two Area Towns Jun 16, 2009
"This is a novel virus, and there is no vaccination," he said. Mr. Bivona stated that the Brookfield school district is handling the influenza outbreak based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Matthew Farrell, who has been the medical adviser for the school district for several years. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
China outlines tighter anti-flu measures following WHO's pandemic declaration Jun 16, 2009
Mao outlined concrete steps, including improving the joint prevention and control mechanism at different regions and different levels, increasing the number of labs and designated hospitals nationwide, enhancing medical workers' diagnosis and treatment ability to avoid fatalities, increasing drug stockpiles and vaccination production, and increasing public health awareness and winning public support. WHO's Representative in China Hans Troedsson said at the same press conference that under phase... (Xinhuanet, China)
Uganda: Immunize Against Polio Or Face the Law Jun 6, 2009
The exercise integrates vaccination against measles, which has also shown signs of spreading in the country. "With the 10 cases so far recorded, we now know that up to 2,000 children have been exposed if not already infected and we want to reverse this trend," the head of the immunization programme in the health ministry, Prossy Mugyenyi, told IRIN on 4 June. (allAfrica.com)
WHO backs anti-diarrhoea vaccine Jun 6, 2009
The World Health Organization says a vaccine which can prevent a diarrhoea and vomiting virus should be given to all children as a routine vaccination ... The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, which advises the government, said in February that it would only consider recommending the vaccine if its price were significantly reduced ... In February, the JCVI said: "Rotavirus vaccination would reduce the incidence of rotavirus in the population. "However, the cost-effectiveness... (BBC News -- South Asia)
Benefit To Women Not Enough To Sway Men To Get HPV Vaccine Jun 6, 2009
Mary Gerend, assistant professor of medical humanities and social sciences at the FSU College of Medicine, and Jessica Barley, a 2008 Florida State psychology graduate who based her honors thesis on the study, found that men are no more likely to want the vaccination just because they can help protect their female sexual partners ... Gerend's research team randomly divided 356 male college students into groups and gave one group a self-protection message that focused on the benefits of HPV... (Science Daily)
Canine and Feline Rabies Jun 6, 2009
Rabies in Dogs and Cats Symptoms, Control and Vaccination ... Vaccination helps prevent rabies in pets ... As such, most communities have implemented rabies vaccination regulations which pertain to dogs and cats within the community. (Suite101.com)
Legislature failed Idaho's kids on vaccinations Jun 6, 2009
By the latest statistics available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Idaho ranks last in vaccinations for children 6-35 months in the administration of DTaP, hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella; and pneumococcal vaccines - the key vaccines administered in that age span. I guess we can pat ourselves on the back as we went from a vaccination record of 52 ... We also rank last in vaccination for varicella. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
More rabid skunks found in county Jun 6, 2009
The initial vaccination is good for one year, while each subsequent vaccination is good for three years. Rabies vaccinations are required by state law and must be administered by a licensed veterinarian ... There is a vaccination clinic at All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, 655 E. Fourth St., in Benson on June 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Strategies To Rein In Epidemics Need To Be Retooled For Rural Populations, Computer Modeling Shows Jun 6, 2009
23, 2007) Researchers have found that vaccination against influenza strains seem to be more effective in a semi-urban population than in a rural population of schoolchildren in Gabon, Africa, according to a. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Cost-effective Measures Could Stop Child Pneumonia Deaths Jun 5, 2009
Programs to promote better community-based treatment of pneumonia, promotion of exclusive breastfeeding, zinc supplementation and vaccination for Hib and S. pneumoniae were found to be the most cost-effective interventions. The burning of solid fuels like wood, for cooking and heating, was found to contribute at least 20 percent to the burden of childhood pneumonia. (Science Daily)
Cuts worry health chief Jun 5, 2009
"We're hoping the vaccination will be the life preserver," Engel said. or 919-836-4952. (News & Observer)
RPT-FEATURE-South Africa leads hunt for killer TB vaccine Jun 5, 2009
"That scared me and I decided to take my baby for vaccination.". The TB bacterium commonly affects the lungs, but can also move through the blood to other organs and the bones. (AlertNet)
Low-cost rabies shots for animals in Fresno Co. Jun 5, 2009
The Fresno County Department of Public Health and the Central California Veterinary Medical Association will provide low-cost animal rabies vaccinations clinics in June ... Vaccinations given to dogs less than a year old are valid for one year ... Vaccinations to dogs more than a year old are valid for three years. (Fresno Bee)
