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Be Prepared Before The Peak of Flu Season
The holy grail of flu research is a universal vaccine that would provide lasting protection against all forms of the virus, but it remains elusive. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months or older to get a flu vaccine by the end of October. Etches said OPH has distributed over 90,000 doses of the flu vaccine to family doctors, hospitals and nurse practitioners, while pharmacies receive their doses ... [Full Article...]
Here's Who Qualifies-And Who Might Not-for the December Democratic Debate
So far nine candidates have qualified for November's debate in Georgia. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sen. Ahead of the PBS NewsHour/POLITICO debate, the Democratic National Committee said Democratic candidates must "demonstrate broad-based support by meeting both a grassroots fundraising requirement and one of two polling requirements". [Full Article...]
Connecticut confirms 4th case of measles
The latest case of measles is not related to three previously confirmed cases in CT reported in January and April, according to the DPH. "Cases are considered infectious from four days before rash onset through four days after". Adults should at least have one dose, but groups like college students, health care workers, global travelers and people at risk for complications should have two doses. [Full Article...]
Disneyland visitor with measles may have exposed hundreds to infection
Further vaccine supply has arrived in New Zealand. During a presser on Thursday 24, the Minister of Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng encouraged all guardians and parents whose children have not been immunised to visit the health facilities within their respective districts to enable their children access the MR and Polio vaccines. [Full Article...]
Latest Pharmacy News: Blood pressure drugs benefit better at bedtime, study finds
Heart failure risk went down 42% and coronary revascularisation by 40%. They also recommend lifestyle changes. Measuring your blood pressure is quick and doesn't cause any pain. A total of 292 doctors are involved in the project and have been trained in ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, which involves patients wearing a special cuff that records blood pressure at regular intervals throughout... [Full Article...]
DEA's 'Take Back Day' Removes Prescription Pills - and vaping devices - from Circulation
The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The campaign has resulted in millions of pounds of opioids and other medications. Still not convinced participating in Drug Take Back Day is worth a few minutes of your time? "A lot of opiod abuse starts with prescription opiod use". [Full Article...]
MA reports another 17 cases of vaping lung injury
Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention. Seventeen more cases of vaping-related lung illness have been reported in MA, the state's Department of Public Health reported. The ages of the people affected continue to be widespread, with 21 cases under the age of 30, 14 cases between the ages of 30 and 49, and 11 cases affecting people 50 and older. [Full Article...]
Dr Reddy's recalls all its ranitidine products in US
Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Wednesday confirmed it has recalled all ranitidine tablets from retail counters in the US due to the presence of the carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) above levels established by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). [Full Article...]