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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: Drugs and Medicines, Chemical Industry, Measles, Pharmaceuticals, Mumps
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Neighbor's woes affect health department
Charleston Daily Mail, W.Va.The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department is feeling the effects of a neighboring health department in crisis. Putnam County's Health Department has applied for $186,000 from an emergency fund held by the state Department of Health and Human Resources....Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health and Safety at Work, Rabies, Corporate Performance
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BMI measuring in schools proves weighty issue
Like other fourth-graders at Evanston's King Laboratory School, Jennifer Dreller's daughter was discreetly weighed during gym class as part of a routine fitness assessment. But the experience took a toll on the 10-year-old's self-esteem, her mother...
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BRIEF: Trainers conducting physicals for Bryan ISD athletes
The Eagle, Bryan, TexasThe Bryan ISD athletic trainers are offering $10 physicals, $15 electrocardiograms and free vaccinations for Bryan ISD athletes on Saturday in the Bryan High School Silver cafeteria from 9 a.m. until noon. All Bryan ISD athletes are required to have a... -
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: Trichomoniasis , Drugs and Medicines, South Dakota State University, Preventative Medicine, Diseases and Illnesses
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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: Drugs and Medicines, Preventative Medicine, Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention, Semiconductors and Active Components
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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: Chemical Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Flu Vaccine, Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention
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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: Drugs and Medicines, Tetanus, HIV, Tuberculosis, Measles
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Girl Scouts rescue pets, sponsor pet show
The Star, Shelby, N.C.Junior Girl Scouts in Troop 20308 have combined scouting with their love of animals to complete requirements for the bronze award, which is the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can achieve. They rescued a dog and a cat from the Cleveland County...Tags: Youth Organizations, Social Organizations, Cherryville
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Frogs imported to California likely transmitted deadly fungal disease
San Jose Mercury NewsBay Area scientists believe they have discovered the Typhoid Mary of the frog world: a flat, feral creature that carried a deadly fungus from Africa to California's ponds and puddles through global trading. Genetic analysis revealed that eight of 206...Tags: Science and Technology, Interior Policy, Stanford University, Africa, University of Michigan
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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: Tetanus, Preventative Medicine, Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention, 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: UNICEF, Tetanus, Drugs and Medicines, Preventative Medicine, Diseases and Illnesses
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