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41 Child Deaths Linked to Flu — CDC
The state Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today the death of a child earlier this week from influenza. M - The World Health Organization issued new recommendations on the composition of the influenza vaccines for use in the 2019-20 flu season in the Northern Hemisphere. [Full Article...]
Measles exposure risk in Richmond, Steveston, Canada Line
Unfortunately, the number of people who are taking advantage of these options is putting public health at risk, and the FDA is preparing to step in before things get out of hand. Some school districts are preventing children from attending school if they don't have their required vaccines in an effort to keep the rest of the students safe. [Full Article...]
Kratom effects may not be as safe as you think
The annual number of calls increased dramatically, going from 13 calls in 2011 to 682 calls in 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration describes Mitragyna speciosa , more commonly known as kratom, as a plant which grows naturally in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Papua Guinea. [Full Article...]
Google makes it easier to find prescription drug disposal sites
The company said it has CVS and Walgreens location data for all 50 states. Dane Glasglow, vice president of product, said in a blog post people had been using the search engine to look up drop-off locations. "This type of consumer empowerment-providing easily accessible data-is the kind of innovation needed to improve healthcare", said Ed Simcox, HHS chief technology officer. [Full Article...]
Vaccine could virtually eliminate cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is chiefly caused by the HPV virus, which is transmitted by sex and intimate skin-to-skin contact. The HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccine , which protects against the virus that causes most cases, has dramatically reduced incidences of cervical cancer wherever uptake has been high. [Full Article...]
Hormel Foods Corp (NYSE:HRL) Technical Fundamentals and ValuationEMN News
These terms are used universally and may apply to entire markets or specific stocks. Many successful investors have created a plan that they have been able to adhere to through the thick and thin. Many investors will apply various strategies for picking stocks. New investors can have a tendency to sell off winners too quick as well as hold onto losers for way too long. [Full Article...]
Clamour for vaccines as measles outbreak kills almost 1,000 children in Madagascar
Measles is considered a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus that can spread through sneezing, coughing and close personal contact. Given that cases tend to come in waves, Tara Lee, a spokeswoman for Gov. Jay Inslee, said there is not an end date for the state of emergency he declared on January 25, which allows Washington to get resources from other states. [Full Article...]
Trump to bar abortion referrals by family planning clinics
On Friday, anti-abortion and religious groups applauded the move and praised the Trump administration for keeping a campaign promise. The program now subsidizes health centers such as those run by the non-profit Planned Parenthood, which provides contraception, health screenings and abortions. [Full Article...]