Archive for the ‘Family Health’ Category
Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Coalition for the Homeless released a briefing paper showing that 1,464 newly homeless families entered the New York City shelter system in September, an all-time record high. Early signs of the economic recession’s impact> Family Health ArticlesAccording to little-noticed data from the New York City Department of Homeless Services, the ...
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
An Erie County woman is Pennsylvania's first state laboratory-confirmed case of influenza this season, the state Health Department said today."The announcement of our first confirmed flu case should be a reminder to all Pennsylvanians to take the necessary steps to remain healthy throughout flu season," said acting Health Secretary Everette ...
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
In conjunction with Home Indoor Air Quality Month, the North Dakota Department of Health is cautioning residents about the dangers of lead-based paint. Governor John Hoeven has proclaimed October 2008 as Home Indoor Air Quality Month to encourage North Dakotans to learn more about indoor air quality issues.Lead is a ...
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Halloween is supposed to be a spooky night, but parents don't have to be scared about their kids' safety if they follow some simple safety tips from Safe Kids Kansas. Over a recent five-year period,> Family Health ArticlesAs part of the Walk This Way program, local Safe Kids Coalitions and ...
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
With Halloween around the corner, state health officials are reminding parents, children and homeowners to include safety in the night of fun."During Halloween events, it is important to put safety first," said Secretary Karen Timberlake. "If everyone follows some basic safety tips, we can all enjoy a safe and gremlin-free ...
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
A single administration of a novel, nasally delivered influenza vaccine elicited immune responses in ferrets that were more than 20 times higher than those generated by two injections of the currently approved vaccines, according to a study by NanoBio Corporation. The new vaccine used> Flu and ColdThe company's nasal vaccines ...
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Data from a pivotal trial and three other Phase 3 studies presented today indicate that Wyeth's (NYSE: WYE) investigational 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) may offer broader protection against pneumococcal disease (PD) in infants and young children compared to Prevnar, Pneumococcal 7-valent Conjugate Vaccine (Diphtheria CRM197 Protein).Specifically, the data indicate ...
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Dressing up and going door-to-door at twilight is all a part of Halloween fun. The injury prevention team at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital offers the following tips to parents to ensure their children are safe…and seen, while trick-or-treating."Please use common sense when choosing a costume and setting the ground rules ...
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Flu season is time to pay special attention to your health. About 36,000 U.S. citizens die every year from the flu and 10 to 20 percent of the population gets the flu every year. Persons over the age of 65 and children less than two years old are at greatest ...
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
As local health departments and health care providers begin hosting flu shot clinics, state health officials are encouraging people to get immunized against influenza before the coming winter season."Now's the time to get immunized since influenza activity usually begins in November and there's plenty of vaccine to go around," said ...
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Monday, October 27th, 2008
Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of sanofi-aventis Group, announced today that an investigational high-dose influenza vaccine demonstrated increased immune responses among adults 65 years of age and older compared with the standard influenza vaccine. The candidate high-dose intramuscular formulation of the influenza vaccine is being developed by sanofi pasteur.The results ...
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Monday, October 27th, 2008
As children, we anticipate Halloween - the night of candy, costumes and trick or treating - with great excitement. These are all part of the magic that makes this a fun holiday for children, but Riley Hospital wants to ensure Halloween is both fun AND safe."Parents and children can follow ...
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Monday, October 27th, 2008
When little ghosts and goblins invade neighborhoods in the annual search for Halloween treats, a few extra precautions and careful planning can keep the night safe, fun and healthy for everyone. Experts from Rush University Medical Center offer some tips to help you and your family stay safe and healthy ...
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Monday, October 27th, 2008
It’s getting colder outside and that means that flu season is upon us> Flu and ColdMany, but not all, VA medical centers and outpatient clinics around the country are offering free flu shots to veterans. To find out whether a VA medical facility near you is giving flu shots, you ...
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Monday, October 27th, 2008
Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of sanofi-aventis Group, announced today that an investigational high-dose influenza vaccine demonstrated increased immune responses among adults 65 years of age and older compared with the standard influenza vaccine. The candidate high-dose intramuscular formulation of the influenza vaccine is being developed by sanofi pasteur.The results ...
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