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Dispatching to merge under single computer system
The Ironton Tribune, OhioAdding the Lawrence County Sheriff's dispatching to the computer system now used for the 911 dispatching will cost more initially, but is intended to end up providing a long-term savings. "We have reached out to Emergitech to merge the computer...Tags: Rabies
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Clinic provides children with free back-to-school shots
Skagit Valley Herald, Mount Vernon, Wash.Maggie Moody is excited for lots of things about kindergarten: new friends, a nice teacher, getting better at reading and especially playing at recess. But Maggie couldn't start kindergarten this fall without first doing something not so exciting:...Tags: Disease Prevention, Immunization, Mount Vernon, Family, Chemical Industry
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New vaccine to combat rotavirus infection
Khaleej TimesEvery monsoon, hundreds of infants in Mumbai's slums suffer from rotavirus infection, leading to severe diarrhoea. And lack of adequate and timely medical help leads to unnecessary deaths. Though Mumbai is better off than most other parts of India...Tags: Disease Prevention, Dubai (United Arab Emirates), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Drugs and Medicines, National Institutes of Health
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End of smallpox
Although polio has been reduced to its lowest level in history, three countries still have polio transmission — Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Last year 223 polio cases were reported. So far in 2013 there have been 19 cases, according to the...Tags: Disease Prevention, Politics, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Drugs and Medicines, National Government
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READER SUBMITTED: Progressive Animal Wellness And Dogology Partner For Rabies Clinic, Raise $420 For Animal Shelter
AvonOn Saturday, May 11, Corey Shagensky, DVM, of Progressive Animal Wellness in Avon provided rabies vaccination services for the 2013 Canton Rabies Clinic held at Dogology in Canton. In all, 21 dogs and cats from several towns visited the clinic and...Tags: Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Drugs and Medicines, Rabies, Hospitals and Clinics
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Measles cases have state health officials concerned
The Daily Southerner, Tarboro, N.C.Twenty-three cases of the measles have been reported in North Carolina in a recent outbreak and has state health officials concerned. "It (measles) is a highly contagious disease that is spread in the air by coughing and sneezing," said Susan Rogerson,...Tags: Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Family, Drugs and Medicines, MMR Vaccine
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Beef reproductive success means Âstacking the deck in all the right ways
It's hard to believe, but it's already time for cattle producers to start thinking about next year's calving season. Breeding season is right around the corner! Every spring I get calls from worried cattlemen who face the breeding season with...Tags: Disease Prevention, Conjunctivitis, Diseases and Illnesses, Drugs and Medicines, Leptospirosis
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Kanawha health department picks up Putnam patients
The Charleston Gazette, W.Va.CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- In the wake of the Putnam County Health Department's financial woes, Kanawha health officials say many Putnam County residents are visiting the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department for clinical services. It's not clear if the Putnam...Tags: Disease Prevention, Finance, Health, Health and Safety at Work, Vaccines
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Bahrain to attain key health goals
Gulf Daily News, Manama, BahrainBAHRAIN is on track to achieve most of its key health targets related to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report. They include reducing child mortality rates, improving maternal health and combating...Tags: Hepatitis B , Drugs and Medicines, Diphtheria , Tetanus, United Nations
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Winston-Salem Journal, N.C., Ask SAM column
Winston-Salem Journal, N.C.Q: How do I report a "puppy mill?" Who should I report it to? --C.D. Answer: Concerns about possible puppy mills should be reported to the Forsyth County Animal Control Department at (336) 703-2490. "Currently there is no specific law against...Tags: Disease Prevention, Semiconductors and Active Components, Diseases and Illnesses, Drugs and Medicines, Rabies
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Bitten boys start rabies treatments
The High Point Enterprise, N.C.Two boys bitten by a rabid fox Sunday have started rabies treatments. The boys, both under the age of 16, were sitting on the deck at their home on Guyer Street when the fox attacked, Sandy Ellington, community health educator with the Guilford County...Tags: Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Rabies, Tetanus, Pets
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Man celebrates birthday with fundraiser
An Aberdeen man wants to use his birthday to raise money for an immunization project. Glenn Jakober, who will turn 70 on May 23, is raising funds to support Kiwanis International's efforts to eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus in developing countries....Tags: Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, UNICEF, Drugs and Medicines, Tetanus
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