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Man stricken with meningitis dies
A 33-year-old West Hollywood man afflicted with meningitis has died, a Los Angeles County coroner's official confirmed Saturday. Brett Shaad was pronounced dead at about 3:40 p.m. Friday, said Dana Been, a coroner's investigator. The case, along...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, New York City, Vaccines, Meningitis, Symptoms
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Case of meningitis-related bacterial illness reported in L.A. County
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been alerted about a Los Angeles County case of meningococcal infection, a bacteria-caused illness that can lead to potentially deadly meningitis, according to a spokesperson. Public health officials...Tags: Health, Disease Prevention, Respiratory Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, Health Organizations
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Free meningitis vaccines offered after West Hollywood man's death
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation will offer free meningitis vaccines starting Monday. The move comes just days after a West Hollywood man died from the disease. Anyone who might have been exposed to the disease or might be at risk should to make plans...
Tags: Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, AIDS, Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals
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Your health: Be prepared for an emergency
Contributing WriterIf you are a parent, would you know how to respond if your child were to swallow poison or begin choking? A medical emergency can be frightening to anyone, so it is important to know how to respond should an emergency occur. If you think your child is...Tags: Fainting, Hypothermia, First Aid, Vomiting, Skin Rash
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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: Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, AIDS, New York City, Vaccines
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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: Lawyers, Disease Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, AIDS, Vaccines
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Health officials investigate meningococcal infection in L.A. County
Public health officials are investigating a Los Angeles County case of meningococcal infection, a bacteria-caused illness that can lead to potentially deadly meningitis. Dr. Jonathan Fielding, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public...Tags: Respiratory Disease, Health Organizations, Vaccines, Symptoms, Wildlife
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West Hollywood officials warn gay men, residents of meningitis case
West Hollywood city officials and community leaders warned residents Friday about a serious case of meningococcal infection recently found in Los Angeles County, a bacteria-caused illness that can lead to potentially deadly meningitis. "We don't want to...
Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Respiratory Disease, Common Cold, Diseases and Illnesses, AIDS
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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: Disease Prevention, Respiratory Disease, Vaccines, Preventative Medicine, Symptoms
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Meningococcal infection reported in L.A. County
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been alerted about a Los Angeles County case of meningococcal infection, a bacteria-caused illness that can lead to potentially deadly meningitis, according to a spokesperson. Public health officials...Tags: Disease Prevention, Respiratory Disease, Health Organizations, Vaccines, Symptoms
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Sinus sufferers: There¿s a new relief option
The average person produces one to two pints worth of mucus each day in their sinuses cavities. And while that mucus has many functions in the body, those with blocked or damaged sinus cavities can feel the pressure of all that buildup. Chronic...Tags: Inflammation, Tooth Decay, Dentistry and Dental Health, Human Body, Ear, Nose, and Throat
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More than a dozen cases of mumps suspected at Loyola
A dozen or more cases of mumps have been reported among Loyola University Maryland students over the past month, prompting officials to alert the campus community to signs of the rare virus that has spread rapidly across college campuses in recent...
Tags: MMR Vaccine, Disease Prevention, Health and Safety at School, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Vaccines
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