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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Rabies prevention The Department of Health offers information on how to prevent the spread of rabies and what to do in the event of exposure. Rabies is most often seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. Information: 410-222-7168 or visit aahealth.org....Tags: Physical Conditions, Recipes, Aneurysm, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction
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Whooping cough down statewide, up in Grant County
The Wenatchee World, Wash.Six new cases of whooping cough in Grant County in the past 25 days have prompted health officials to urge people to get immunized. There have been 12 cases of the illness in the county so far this year, said Theresa Adkinson, a Grant County Health...Tags: Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Coughing, Preventative Medicine, Whooping Cough
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University of Maryland School of Medicine aims to raise $500 million
The University of Maryland School of Medicine announced this week a $500 million fundraising goal — the Baltimore institution's largest campaign ever. Donors already have given $339 million during the quiet phase of the campaign, dubbed...
Tags: Politics, University of Maryland, College Park, Medical Research, Medical Procedures and Tests, National Institutes of Health
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LETTER: Good Reasons For Genetic Labeling
I strongly support labeling of genetically engineered food. As a pediatric hematologist/oncologist, I was a loyal supporter of mainstream pediatrics during my professional years but have learned otherwise in retirement. Much animal data shows the...Tags: Science and Technology, Health Organizations, Food and Drug Administration, Genetic Engineering, Arable Farming
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Orange County reports measles exposure at baseball games
The News & ObserverOrange County health officials advise people who may have attended recent HYAA baseball games to be alert to symptoms of the measles. People who attended the Hillsborough Youth Athletic Association baseball games at 6 p.m. May 3 at the Cedar Grove...Tags: Health, Skin Rash, Baseball, Diseases and Illnesses, Family
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HPV-related cancers rose before vaccines hit market
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of some cancers related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) increased throughout the U.S. before vaccines against the sexually transmitted infection were available, says to a new study. Researchers found an increase...Tags: Medical Research, Diseases and Illnesses, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Human papillomavirus
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BRIEF: K.G. rabies clinic set for Saturday
The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Va.King George Animal Control will hold a rabies clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the parking lot of its office at 11377 Citizens' Way, off State Route 3 and next to the new Sheriff's Office. The cost is $5 cash. Residents must provide proof of...Tags: Rabies, Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg, Virginia)
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Who's rescuing who? Animal rescue takes over former pet store location at Superstition Springs Center
East Valley TribuneKismet and Karma chase each other back and forth in their "penthouse." The kitten and puppy stop to play with a two-legged visitor, then their game begins anew. Such is their life now at Mesa's Rescue Pawtique, which celebrated its "grand opening"...Tags: Mountains, Landforms, Social Issues, Semiconductors and Active Components
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York Daily Record, Pa., Mike Argento column
York Daily Record, Pa.Carol Molina had just returned home from dropping off a bunch of cats at the SPCA to be spayed and neutered when Mary Ruth came to her porch with a cat carrier containing five kittens. Molina took the kittens inside and started taking them from the...Tags: Alzheimer's Disease
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Dogs involved in attack on Lebanon girl pass test for rabies
Portland Press Herald, MaineThe two pit bulls who bit a 12-year-old and her rescuer in Lebanon have passed their 10-day quarantine showing no signs of rabies. The dogs were taken into custody after they were found attacking the girl at her home on River Road in Lebanon on April...Tags: Rabies, York (York, Pennsylvania), Lebanon
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BRIEF: Pet Appreciation Day Saturday
The News Herald, Panama City, Fla.PANAMA CITY BEACH -- The Humane Society of Bay County will host a Pet Appreciation Day Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at ACE Home Helpers, 17760 Panama City Beach Parkway. Festivities will include low-cost pet microchipping and vaccinations, as well as...Tags: Panama, Panama City (Panama)
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Merck, GSK cut price of cervical cancer shots for poor countries
Reuters* Shots will cost less than $5 per dose through GAVI deal * Human papillomavirus causes most cervical cancers * Disease kills 275,000 women a year worldwide * Vaccine group deal aims to protect 30 million girls By Kate Kelland LONDON, May 9 (Reuters)...Tags: Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Merck & Company Incorporated, Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline PLC
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