House call with Dr. Andy: Type of meningitis will determine use of antibiotics (The News-Press)

A Fort Myers reader recently called me with a question about meningitis.

Health department offers shingles vaccine (Madison Eagle)

MADISON ? The Madison Health Department, 28 Walnut St., is offering Zostavax, described as a live attenuated virus vaccine used for the prevention of herpes zoster disease, or ?shingles,? in people 60 and older.

Chicken pox outbreak quiets school (Everett Herald)

MONROE -- A chicken pox outbreak meant a day at home for more than half the students at a Monroe elementary school Friday. The Snohomish Health District ordered students who have chicken pox or had not been properly immunized to stay away from Salem Woods Elementary School.

Japanese developer of chickenpox vaccine gets award from Thailand+ (Thailandnews.net)

BANGKOK, Nov. 21 (AP) - (Kyodo)?A Japanese virologist who developed the chickenpox vaccine was among three medical researchers who received a royal award from Thailand on Friday for their contrib...

Health district offers immunizations, WIC services at health clinics (Community Press & Recorder)

Starting in January, the Clermont County General Health District will be holding its monthly health clinics in the Queen City Room at the Union Township Civic Center.

Adults Need Vaccines Too (Medical News Today)

Many adults are unaware of the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases, the need for booster doses to maintain maximum protection, and the availability of newer vaccines.

Adults need vaccines to protect from preventable diseases, say medical societies (News-Medical-Net)

The American College of Physicians (ACP) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) have released a joint statement on the importance of adult vaccination against an increasing number of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Multiplex Assay for Virus Detection (Pharmalicencing)

Multiplex PCR based assay for the combined detection and diagnosis of Herpes viruses in patient samples.

Health & Fitness calendar (The Bryan-College Station Eagle)

CLINICAL WORKNovember 20Shots for Tots, 2 to 6 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, Bryan. Free immunizations for kids up to age 12 pro ...

UConn Students Develop Chicken Pox (Eyewitness News 3 Hartford)

Several students have been diagnosed with chicken pox on the University of Connecticut campus.

Flu vaccinations still available for kids, adults

Submitted by Pat Minelli on December 1, 2008 - 2:04pm. General News Starting this season, the recommendation for influenza vaccination for children was changed.

Five vaccines adults need

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 7:22 p.m. BACKGROUND: Most parents are aware of the various vaccines their children need, but many adults don't know vaccines are necessary in adulthood.

Logan Co. Health Dept. reminds parents - Shots are not just for babies

Banner Staff Report Prior to 2005, the only vaccine routinely recommended for adolescents was the Td booster .

Chickenpox - Vaccine

ADAM. "Chickenpox - Vaccine." 16 May 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 21 November 2008.

Chickenpox

Chickenpox is one of the classic childhood diseases, and one of the most contagious.

Vaccines: Not Just For Kids

Most parents are aware of the various vaccines their children need, but many adults don't know vaccines are necessary in adulthood.

Free childrena s immunization clinic set for Nov. 25

The free immunization clinic will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Assembly of God Church, 1020 East Maple in Centerville.

Vaccines: Not just for kids - Research summary

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 BACKGROUND: Most parents are aware of the various vaccines their children need, but many adults don't know vaccines are necessary in adulthood.

No to HIV pretesting

N ot so long ago, a patient came to me with a very painful, blister-like rash extending down his left arm.

Commentary

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