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By
Ben Harder
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Thinking Harder - July 10, 2009
I almost became a human guinea pig. Others do it over and over again.
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Vaccine May Someday Thwart Ear Infections
Health - July 9, 2009
Tested on animals, liquid would be administered externally
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Fewer Shots Could Still Protect Kids From Pneumonia
Health - July 7, 2009
Reduced-dose schedule for PCV-7 vaccine supported by study findings
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New Evidence Supports HPV Vaccine
Health - July 6, 2009
Industry-funded study showed high levels of protection against human papillomavirus
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Wayne Marasco: A Shot at a Universal Flu Vaccine
By
Nancy Shute
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Health - June 30, 2009
Protection from swine flu, bird flu, and other viruses may evolve from a researcher's recent discovery.
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Many Adults With Asthma Are Skipping Flu Shots
Health - June 26, 2009
Condition raises risk of complications, CDC researchers note
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Supply of Key Children's Vaccine Almost Back to Normal
Health - June 25, 2009
CDC says production shortfalls that limited booster shots nearly over; Hib can cause bacterial meningitis
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U.S. Response to Swine Flu Called Good
Health - June 5, 2009
But report said the health-care system would be overburdened if an outbreak were more severe
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Cervical Cancer Vaccine Not Just for Teens
Health - June 2, 2009
Uninfected women aged 24 to 45 still may benefit from HPV vaccine, study finds
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Experts Optimistic About Melanoma Vaccine
Health - May 30, 2009
Phase 3 study reports improved survival for those with advanced disease
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Broad-Spectrum Cervical Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise
Health - May 26, 2009
Tests in animals get good results against more types of HPV, study finds
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Health Buzz: Whooping Cough Risk Jumps Without Vaccination and Other Health News
Health - May 26, 2009
3 ways to avoid Lyme disease ticks, and why Christopher Reeve's son is running a marathon
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Refusing Shots Puts Kids at Higher Risk for Whooping Cough
Health - May 26, 2009
Parents who reject immunization put children, community in jeopardy, study finds
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Pediatric Ear Infection Vaccine Shows Promise
Health - May 21, 2009
Animal study shows droplets rubbed into skin prevented infections
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Hospitalization Rates Higher in Kids Who Get Flu Shots
Health - May 19, 2009
Link likely due to other health problems in children most recommended for vaccination, experts say
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Samuel Broder: Why Isn't There a Gardasil for Men?
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Samuel Broder, M.D.
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Health - May 18, 2009
There's an HPV vaccine for women; why don't men have one?
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New Methods Could Speed Production of Flu Vaccines
Health - May 18, 2009
Clinical trials using new strategies show promise for better protection against flu
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Vaccine Shields Monkeys From Simian Form of HIV
Health - May 17, 2009
Scientists inject antibody-coding genes directly into muscles
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Viral Infection Might Trigger High Blood Pressure
Health - May 15, 2009
Mouse study shows CMV raises risk of hypertension, hardening of arteries
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Swine Flu's Fall Return: 3 Steps We Must Take Now
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Bernadine Healy, M.D.
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Heart to Heart - May 12, 2009
A deadly pandemic might still happen when flu season gets underway.
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Scientists Still Baffled About Origins of Swine Flu
Health - May 8, 2009
CDC report shows 11 cases of similar strain since 2005
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Swine Flu Likely to Return to U.S. Next Winter
Health - May 6, 2009
Experts can't predict whether it will be more virulent or not.
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Keeping Appointments Key to Keeping Vaccines on Track
Health - May 5, 2009
Children fall behind on shots when parents don't make it to the doctor
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More Low-Income Kids Are Getting Vaccinated
Health - May 4, 2009
The immunization gap between wealthier, poorer children is shrinking, study finds
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Health Buzz: Swine Flu Vaccine Months Away and Other Health News
Health - May 1, 2009
Most affordable nursing homes; kids developing diabetes management tools.
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