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AIDS Healthcare Foundation gives hundreds of meningitis vaccines
Reacting to the death of a young West Hollywood lawyer over the weekend and growing concerns about the possible spread of bacterial meningitis, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation gave hundreds of free vaccinations to visitors who showed up Monday at its...
Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Diseases and Illnesses, Chemical Industry, Common Cold, Nursing
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As meningitis fears rise, foundation to offer free vaccine
Responding to fears of a deadly meningitis outbreak among gay men, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation announced Sunday that it will begin offering free vaccines to help counter a spread of the potentially deadly disease. Worry over a meningitis outbreak...
Tags: Headaches, Meningitis, Diseases and Illnesses, Vaccines, Disease Prevention
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Caution advised after West Hollywood lawyer stricken with meningitis
A recently confirmed case of meningitis in Los Angeles County and a spate of others striking gay men in New York City have officials in West Hollywood warning residents to take precautions. "We don't want to panic people," said West Hollywood City...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Common Cold, Symptoms, Justice System, New York City
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U.S.-backed HIV vaccine fails; study halted
ReutersCHICAGO (Reuters) - The National Institutes of Health on Thursday halted a study testing an experimental HIV vaccine after an independent review board found the vaccine did not prevent HIV infection and did not reduce the amount of HIV in the blood....Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Trials, Chemical Industry, Allergies, Common Cold
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Pet Health Fair coming to Vinton
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistLancerlot Sports Complex in Vinton will host the Pet Health Fair on Saturday, April 13th, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Veterinarians and Pet Technicians will be on hand to answer questions, give rabies vaccines, and give demonstrations. The health fair...Tags: Vaccines, Rabies, Chemical Industry, Health Treatments, Pharmaceuticals
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HIV vaccine trial shut down
In another major setback for efforts to develop an HIV vaccine, federal researchers have shut down a key clinical trial after an independent panel of safety experts determined that volunteers who got an experimental vaccine appeared to be slightly more...Tags: Trials, Diseases and Illnesses, Columbia University, Chemical Industry, Allergies
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Howard County pets: How can I guard my cat against feline leukemia?
Q: What are the symptoms of feline leukemia? How can I protect my cat against it if I have to board her with other cats? A: Great questions, because feline leukemia is incurable, surprisingly common, highly contagious and a leading cause of death for...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Vaccines, Disease Prevention, Leukemia, Viral Diseases and Infections
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READER SUBMITTED: NB Rock Cats/Health Department Join Forces
New BritainThe New Britain Rock Cats and the New Britain Health Department have joined forces to host Immunization Records Day on Tuesday, April 30, at New Britain Stadium. The 6:35 p.m. game features the Rock Cats vs. the Harrisburg Senators (Washington Nationals...Tags: New Britain, Vaccines, Disease Prevention, New Britain Rock Cats, Plainville
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Hilary Koprowski dies at 96; developed oral vaccine for polio
Hilary Koprowski, a Polish-born researcher who developed the first successful oral vaccine for polio, has died. He was 96. Koprowski died of pneumonia April 11 at his Philadelphia home, said his son, Dr. Christopher Koprowski, a radiation oncologist....
Tags: Warsaw (Poland), Diseases and Illnesses, Biotechnology Industry, Science, Chemical Industry
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Meningitis scare: From 'fit as can be' to life support in one week
A 31-year-old West Hollywood resident, who was described as being extremely fit only a week or so ago, is now in a coma and on life support after being diagnosed with "full-blown meningitis," city officials said. West Hollywood City Councilman John...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Common Cold, Symptoms, Respiratory Disease, Drugs and Medicines
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Focusing on STDs: Vaccines now available to prevent, reduce risk of HPV in adolescents
April is sexually transmitted disease Awareness Month, an annual event calling attention to STDs in the United States. This month-long observance provides individuals, doctors, and community-based organizations an opportunity to address ways to prevent...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Chemical Industry, Symptoms, HIV, Drugs and Medicines
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
![<em>Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to <a href="http://pediatricassociates.com/" target="_blank">pediatricassociates.com</a>.</em>](http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-02/49569952-08110724.jpg "<em>Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to <a href="http://pediatricassociates.com/\" target=\"_blank\">pediatricassociates.com</a>.</em>")
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com.
April 29, 2013
Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...Tags: Rotavirus, Prilosec (drug), Swine Flu, Canker Sores, Advil (drug)
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