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Health - October 22, 2009
CDC report shows drop in U.S. incidence since vaccine was introduced in 2006
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Health Buzz: Vaccination Hits and Misses and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - October 22, 2009
The FDA takes a hard look at claims on food labels; are 10 popular beliefs true or false?
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Production of Swine Flu Vaccine is Way Behind
Science - October 22, 2009
Of the 120 million doses promised by the federal government, only 13 million have been made available.
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CDC Panel Says No to Routine Use of Gardasil for Boys
Health - October 21, 2009
Doctors are free to offer HPV shot to males but widespread vaccination not advised
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Worldwide Vaccine Availability Reaches All-Time High: Report
Health - October 21, 2009
Experts urge international community to continue to push for progress
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Swine Flu Still Strikes Younger People Hardest
Health - October 20, 2009
90 percent of deaths since Sept. 1 were among those under 65, CDC says
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Seasonal Flu Vaccine Approved for Children
Health - October 20, 2009
Fluarix sanctioned for kids aged 3 to 17
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Full Results of AIDS Vaccine Trial Confirm Modest Benefit
Health - October 20, 2009
But the Thai trial also suggests shot's effects may wane with time
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H1N1 Vaccine Debate Shows Engaged Patients Cut Both Ways
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Jessie Gruman
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Opinion - October 20, 2009
Patients going beyond doctors' medical advice will have unintended consequences for the rest of us.
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Mercury Levels Not Abnormal in Autistic Children
Health - October 19, 2009
Study finds no differences when compared to kids without disorder
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Minnesota Pig Infected With H1N1 Flu
Health - October 19, 2009
Federal officials say there's no danger in eating pork products
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11 More Children Die From Swine Flu: CDC
Health - October 17, 2009
And vaccine production delays mean fewer shots will be available by month's end
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11 More Children Die From Swine Flu: CDC
Health - October 16, 2009
And vaccine production delays mean fewer shots will be available by month's end
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I Waited in Line 3 Hours to Get a Swine Flu Shot for My Child
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - October 16, 2009
Getting immunized against H1N1 should (I hope) get easier.
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Health Buzz: Tylenol May Lessen Vaccines’ Benefit and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - October 16, 2009
Body image lessons from a fired-for-being-too-fat model and how to find your body's weak spots.
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Asthma and Swine Flu: What You Need to Know
By
January W. Payne
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Health - October 16, 2009
Asthmatics are at increased risk of complications from swine flu, so they need to stay on alert.
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Acetaminophen May Weaken Effectiveness of Kids' Vaccines
Health - October 15, 2009
Giving analgesic to prevent fever at shot time could be counterproductive, researchers say
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Bad Reaction No Good Reason to Avoid Future Shots
Health - October 15, 2009
Experts urge doctors to investigate source of vaccine allergy
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Fewer Genital Warts Thanks to HPV Vaccine Program
Health - October 15, 2009
Australia sees a drop in cases following free Gardasil shots, researchers say
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Severe Swine Flu Could Lead to Blood Clots in Lungs: Study
Health - October 14, 2009
Researchers say CT scans may be needed to spot the risk
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Many Hospitalized With Swine Flu Had Been Healthy
Health - October 13, 2009
But the majority of cases still involve people with chronic problems, CDC says
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Decision Time: Will Your Kids Get the H1N1 Flu Vaccine?
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - October 13, 2009
Young adults and children are most likely to die from H1N1 flu.
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Many Americans Still Leery of Swine Flu Vaccine
Health - October 13, 2009
But experts say it's as safe as the shot for run-of-the-mill seasonal flu
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Stop-Smoking Vaccine in the Works
Health - October 12, 2009
Researchers move closer to a shot for kicking nicotine addiction
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76 Children Dead From Swine Flu: CDC
Health - October 9, 2009
Finding highlights the need for kids to be vaccinated against the disease, experts say
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