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CDC probing valley fever outbreaks in two California prisons
SACRAMENTO — The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stepped in to investigate outbreaks of valley fever in two California prisons where more than three dozen inmates have died after contracting the fungal disease. Staff from...Tags: Judges, Prisons, Jerry Brown, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Crime, Law and Justice
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Tick population increasing in Michiana
WSBT-TVTicks are pretty bad this year, especially for dogs, according to a veterinarian who has been pulling them off pets every day for the past few weeks. “Just since it's warmed up the past couple or few weeks the number of ticks have gone up...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Vaccines, Pets
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Howard County pets: How can I guard my cat against feline leukemia?
Q: What are the symptoms of feline leukemia? How can I protect my cat against it if I have to board her with other cats? A: Great questions, because feline leukemia is incurable, surprisingly common, highly contagious and a leading cause of death for...
Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Vaccines, Drugs and Medicines, Diseases and Illnesses, Preventative Medicine
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READER SUBMITTED: NB Rock Cats/Health Department Join Forces
New BritainThe New Britain Rock Cats and the New Britain Health Department have joined forces to host Immunization Records Day on Tuesday, April 30, at New Britain Stadium. The 6:35 p.m. game features the Rock Cats vs. the Harrisburg Senators (Washington Nationals...Tags: Childhood Diseases and Illnesses, New Britain, Plainville, New Britain Rock Cats, Vaccines
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Hilary Koprowski dies at 96; developed oral vaccine for polio
Hilary Koprowski, a Polish-born researcher who developed the first successful oral vaccine for polio, has died. He was 96. Koprowski died of pneumonia April 11 at his Philadelphia home, said his son, Dr. Christopher Koprowski, a radiation oncologist....
Tags: Biotechnology, Rubella, Centocor Incorporated, Technology, Science
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Hillsborough plan for feral cats faces hearing
The Tampa TribuneBitterly divided animal lovers are expected to fill Hillsborough County Commission chambers Wednesday when commissioners debate a controversial program to reduce mercy killing of cats at the animal shelter. The 10:45 a.m. discussion is likely to focus...Tags: Tampa, Toxoplasmosis , Media Industry, Vaccines, Hillsborough County
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U.S. task force calls for routine HIV testing for all adults
Reuters* Experts hope move will encourage more testing * Guidelines may trigger insurance coverage for tests (Adds comments from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in paragraphs eight and nine) By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO, April 29 (Reuters) -...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Agricultural Research and Technology, High Blood Pressure, Health and Medical Professionals, HIV Treatment
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Task force calls for routine HIV testing for all adults
ReutersCHICAGO (Reuters) - An influential U.S. panel is calling for HIV screening for all Americans aged 15 to 65, regardless of whether they are considered to be at high risk, a change that may help lift some of the stigma associated with HIV testing. The...Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Health and Safety at School, High Blood Pressure, Health and Medical Professionals, HIV Treatment
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Center for disease prevention and control to be set up
Arab News, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaThe Kingdom will set up a national center for disease prevention and control. "The National Center for Disease Prevention and Control aims at monitoring, reducing and preventing the spread of infectious and noninfectious diseases," Minister of Culture...Tags: Board of Directors, Science and Technology, Imperial and Royal Matters, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Government
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com.
April 29, 2013
Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...Tags: Dentistry and Dental Health, Anemia, Separation Anxiety, High Blood Pressure, Eczema
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HEALTH BRIEFS: Week of April 29, 2013
Odessa American, TexasTo submit a health brief, e-mail submissions to oalife@oaoa.com. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday for consideration for the following Monday's edition. Vaccination Clinic --The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile has scheduled a free vaccination clinic for...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Apache Corporation, Lobbying, Diabetes
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Educator of year candidates sought, and more
News briefs from the Tri-Cities. Geneva District 304 renames building to honor Coultrap The Geneva Community Unit School District 304 Board of Education has voted to change the name of the central office on Fourth Street to the Coultrap...Tags: Aurora, Geneva (Kane, Illinois), Hospitals and Clinics, Rabies, Gardens and Parks
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