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2 hrs ago | CBS 47

Polio cases found in Kenya and Somalia, officials say

The World Health Organization says the Horn of Africa is experiencing an outbreak of polio with cases confirmed in Kenya and Somalia.

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Related Topix: Health

2 hrs ago | National Public Radio

Fifteen Years After A Vaccine Scare, A Measles Epidemic

Luke Tanner, 7, gets vaccinated for measles at a clinic near Swansea, Wales, in April.

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Related Topix: Health, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Mumps, Infectious Diseases, Medicine

2 hrs ago | Science Daily

Oral vaccine against diarrhea promising

Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli bacteria are the primary cause of diarrhea in children living in low and middle income countries result in 400 million diarrheal episodes and approximately 300,000 deaths among children per year.

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Related Topix: Health, E. Coli

6 hrs ago | Retford Today

Derbyshire: Council urges parents to get their children vaccinated

Letters have been sent to the parents of all school pupils in Derbyshire reminding them to make sure their children get the MMR vaccine.

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Related Topix: Health

9 hrs ago | Logan Banner

Many take advantage of animal clinic

THIS WON'T HURT A BIT - Little Ruby did not take kindly to Dr. Michael Koch of the Tug Valley Vet Clinic giving her a rabies vaccination at the animal clinic hosted Saturday by the animal rescue group The Paws Squad.

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10 hrs ago | Business Wire

VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Oklahoma Tornadoes

"We want families to know that their pets can be cared for in a safe environment while they take care of family issues and manage their personal priorities." "Our thoughts are with the families who have been impacted by this disaster and we are extending free boarding for small family pets that have also been displaced," said Art Antin, Chief ... (more)

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Related Topix: VCA Antech, Pets, Health

15 hrs ago | ReporterHerald.com

Sierra's Race Against Meningitis rallies runners for a cause

Sierra Krizman of Loveland is remembered every year during an annual 5K race against meningitis.

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Related Topix: Loveland, CO, Health, Kids, Family, Windsor, CO

Tue May 21, 2013

MyLehighAcres

Lee County Community Canine Parvo Virus Outbreak

Lee County Domestic Animal Services is warning pet owners to vaccinate their pets against highly contagious and deadly diseases.

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Related Topix: Health

Canada.com

Pukay: Vaccination recommended to combat resurgence of leptospirosis

Question: Is leptospirosis enough of a problem to warrant annual vaccination? How do I determine if my dog needs to be vaccinated against this disease? Answer: Leptospirosis has become significantly more prevalent in Canada over the past few years.

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Related Topix: Health, Hepatitis, Medicine, Conjunctivitis

ABC News

Mullumbimby vaccination rate below 50 per cent

The director of the North Coast Public Health Unit says recent figures show less than half the young children living in the Mullumbimby area are fully vaccinated.

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Related Topix: Health

Salisbury Journal

Last-ditch appeal over measles jabs

The programme to inoculate thousands of children at risk from the measles epidemic in the greater Swansea area ends this week Health chiefs are appealing to children still unprotected against measles to sign up to an in-school vaccination drive before it ends.

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Related Topix: Neath and Port Talbot County, Wales, Swansea County, Wales, Carmarthenshire County, Wales, World News, Powys County, Wales, United Kingdom, Natural Disasters, Epidemic, Health, Mumps

The Wichita Eagle

HPV-related throat cancers multiplying; vaccine can help prevent them

It is well known that HPV can lead to deadly cervical cancer in women, but the virus is causing cancer in men as well.

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Related Topix: HPV, Health, Cervical Cancer, Smoking, Medicine, Oncology, Lung Cancer

Mon May 20, 2013

HON

Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective

The older vaccine for whooping cough that was phased out in the late 1990s is more effective than the current version of the vaccine, a new study contends.

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Related Topix: Health, Family, Teenagers, Kaiser Permanente, Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Oakland, CA

New York Post

Vaccine mom has no shot

A judge denied a request by a devout Catholic mom on Staten Island for an injunction that would allow her daughter to return to school while the family's lawsuit against the city over vaccines is heard.

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Related Topix: Health

The New Zealand Herald

Preschools may get right to bar unvaccinated children

Opponents of vaccinations say they can be unsafe and cause serious side-effects, weaken the immune system, and can cause autism.

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Related Topix: Health, Hepatitis, Medicine, Chickenpox

Central Western Daily

Vaccination a parent's choice

GERM FREE: Willows Preschool and Early Learning Centre owner Cathy Carroll and Myles Layzell enjoy free play outside.

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Related Topix: Health, Easy-Listening, Early Learning Centre

Patch.com

Get Your Pet Vaccinated Saturday at Community Center

The Center for Animal Health and Welfare is offerin a low-cost vaccine clinic for dogs and cats Saturday at the Easton Area Community Center .

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Related Topix: Health, Easton, PA

Scientific American

Why Feeling Anxious About a Vaccine Makes It More Effective

Standing at a podium in front of an audience of psychiatrists, clinicians and scientists, Firdaus Dhabhar brings up a video of his infant son on a large projector screen and presses play.

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Related Topix: Health, Medicine, Nursing, Stanford University

Tivyside Advertiser

More than 1,000 students vaccinated in fight against measles

In response to the current measles epidemic centred in Swansea, and with exam season fast approaching, the decision was made to visit every secondary school in the Hywel Dda Health Board area.

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4029TV.com

Parents concerned over privacy after school releases email

A teacher at Helen Tyson Middle School sent an email that lists the name of every student who needs a tetanus or diphtheria vaccination to get into the next grade to all the parents of students in the sixth grade.

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Related Topix: Health, Washington County, AR