WCCHC and AlohaCare announce video contest winners Jan 4, 2009
The contest, in partnership with Waianae High School Searider Productions and sponsored by AlohaCare, was split into seven categories: women's health, children's health, teen health, men's health, childhood obesity, "Pinking of You" (breast cancer awareness) and early immunization. Each school was allowed to submit multiple entries in the same or different categories. (Honolulu Advertiser)
William N. "Bill" Patman Dec 27, 2008
He sponsored measures to encourage conservation and improve agricultural practices and was instrumental in the creation of a statewide childhood immunization program that benefited the health of thousands of Texas children. He was particularly proud of his leadership role in creating the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at Texas A&M and the University of Houston at Victoria. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Upper East Region first to acquire Baby Friendly Hospital facilities Dec 22, 2008
Dr Awoonor-Williams explained that success of the initiative alongside complementary interventions such as routine and mass immunization campaigns, Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), Supplementary Feeding and Nutrition Rehabilitation Services, Malaria-Nutrition Initiative and the recent launch of Kangaroo Mother Care for improved neo-natal care, were the Region's Health Directorate Child Survival Indicators. He said a national health survey results in 2007 revealed that the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa: Malaria Vaccine Could Be Licenced in 2011 Dec 17, 2008
The vaccine which works alongside standard infant vaccines of WHO's Expanded Programme of Immunization (EPI), has a favourable safety profile, and has consistently shown a significant efficacy level. We can begin to foresee the difference this scientific breakthrough could make in the lives of millions of African children who suffer and die from this disease year after year. (allAfrica.com)
Vaccine debate Dec 16, 2008
TUPELO - About 30 people attended a public meeting Monday to discuss Mississippi's immunization schedule and how it might be modified ... For a child to enter school or daycare, Mississippi law requires immunization against childhood diseases ... "I am not against immunizations, but they are not a one size fits all solution," added Emily Le Coz, another parent who spoke to the legislative panel assembled by Holland. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Child immunization rates doubted Dec 13, 2008
Since 1986, progress in childhood immunization in the developing world has been only half that officially reported by governments in the developing world ... The analysis, which compares official immunization coverage with what was found in house-to-house surveys, casts a shadow on the emerging strategy of "pay-for-performance" in global health assistance ... It suggests that the pioneering Global Alliance on Vaccines and Immunizations may have paid out twice as much in performance rewards as it... (Boston Globe)
BETTER LIFE: Sexual health news Dec 12, 2008
All of the patients were in managed care plans and treated between August 2006 and July 2008, says John Iskander, associate director for science with the CDCs immunization safety office. The study found no increase in eight potential problems: Guillain Barre Syndrome, fainting, blood clots, seizures, appendicitis, stroke, a dangerous allergic reaction called anaphylaxis or transverse myelitis, a type of spinal cord inflammation, according to the CDC.. (USA Today -- Tech)
Anti-malaria shot may be reality in 4 yrs Dec 10, 2008
The vaccine that protects against the most deadly form of malaria -- Plasmodium Falciparum -- was found to be equally effective when co-administered with other childhood vaccines such as polio, diphtheria and tetanus, paving its way for use in national immunization programmes across the world. The phase III trial -- the final hurdle before marketing approval for the vaccine can be sought -- for which 12,000 to 16,000 children will be enrolled across Africa, is set to begin early 2009. (India Times, India)
Malaria vaccine may be available in 2012 Dec 9, 2008
The ability to administer the vaccine as part of already established immunization programs is important for countries where health workers, clinics and roads are in such shortage that delivering a drug can be almost as challenging as developing one, researchers say. Again, the trial was randomized and double-blinded -- considered the scientific gold standard -- with half the infants receiving the malaria vaccine and the other half receiving a hepatitis B vaccine as a control. (Los Angeles Times)
Two New Studies in the New England Journal of Medicine Show Malaria Vaccine Candidate Advancing in Africa Dec 9, 2008
In infants, data show for the first time that the vaccine candidate can be administered as part of existing African national immunization programs ... "The vaccine works alongside standard infant vaccines of WHO's Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI), has a favorable safety profile, and has consistently shown a significant efficacy level. We can begin to foresee the difference this scientific breakthrough could make in the lives of millions of African children who suffer and die from this... (allAfrica.com)
Vermont ranked as healthiest state in US Dec 6, 2008
Another area in which Vermont fared poorly was immunization coverage, ranking 29th in the country. The report said 79 percent of children aged 19 to 35 months had received immunizations, down from 86 percent last year. (Bennington Banner)
Make sure kids' vaccines covered Dec 4, 2008
In Georgia, more than half of children get their childhood immunizations through a family pediatrician ... A survey published in the December issue of the medical journal Pediatrics confirms what many physicians have discovered on their own in recent years: There are wide disparities in how insurance companies pay for immunizations and in some cases, doctors who provide them lose money ... And if cost drives pediatricians and family-practice physicians out of the immunization business the survey... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Whooping Cough Cases Up Franklin County Nov 29, 2008
In addition to immunization, Langhorst reccomends "proper respiratory etiquette," such as coughing into an elbow instead of hands, as well as handwashing. Washington Missouri 2008. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
M*A*C AIDS Fund Bolsters South Africa HIV Care, Prevention with $2.5 Million USD Nov 24, 2008
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- A new grant program from the M(*)A(*)C AIDS Fund has gifted $2. 4 million in South Africa where adoption rates are down nearly 13 percent from last year. (Canada Newswire)
Asthma her chief challenge Nov 22, 2008
"Immunizations "are huge," she said. According to state law, a child entering school the first time must have complete vaccinations. Re-evaluations occur at sixth grade. "Right now we are about 98 percent complete with all of our new kids who entered - even our high school kids, who have gone to Niles and then came into Dowagiac ... "Religious objections to immunization are "very well-recognized," she said. "There's a letter they sign ... If there was, say, a measles outbreak, anyone who had not... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Would you want to give birth at home? Nov 15, 2008
Did you live in the Philippines or India or the Congo where people routinely die because of low immunization rates. By Miss Independent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Independent View: Head Start needs help Nov 12, 2008
These services, such as dental and health care, immunization, social services and a focus on parental involvement make Head Start one of the most successful pre-school programs in the country. Columbia Opportunities, Inc. provides many of our Head Start services through collaborations with community organizations. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008
ABC News a "celebrity showdown" over whether childhood immunizations cause. In this corner, we have comedian and author Jenny McCarthy (right), a spokeswoman for the group who believes that childhood immunizations caused her son Evan's autism diagnosis ... And in this corner, we have actor Amanda Peet, who is now speaking on behalf of , a group urging that all children receive all their immunizations by age 2. (USA Today -- Money)
Kid Vaccines Okay for Kids at Risk for Allergies Nov 8, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In children at increased risk for developing allergies, common childhood immunizations do not increase the risk of more severe eczema or allergies, according to a study published in the journal Allergy ... "Parents of children at heightened risk for atopy are frequently concerned about the effect of immunization in infancy." ... Gruber's team examined the effect of immunization in the first year of life in 2184 infants between the ages of 1 and 2 years with active... (MEDLINEplus)
Health Plan of Michigan Ranked Among Nation's Best Medicaid Health Plans in 2008 Nov 7, 2008
HPM's Childhood Immunization Rate increased by nearly 5 percentage points and its Well Child Visit rate for children ages 3-6 years increased by over 6 percentage points. HPM also improved the quality of care for pregnant women, demonstrating an increase of over 4 percentage points for Postpartum Care. (PR Newswire)
Around the Valley Nov 3, 2008
Donation helps childrenThe San Joaquin Consortium received a $50,000 donation from the Wal-Mart Foundation to further develop its Childhood Immunization Registry Partnership that works toward protecting children against vaccine-preventable diseases. The nonprofit organization is focused on improving health care in Central California. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Pakistan introduces vaccine to prevent top child killer Nov 1, 2008
"This is excellent news for generations of Pakistani children and their families. Pakistan is the largest country to date of all developing countries to introduce Hib vaccine into their national immunization program," said Dr. Rana Hajjeh, Director of the Hib Initiative ... The Hib vaccine will be administered through a one-shot immunization called the pentavalent vaccine that also protects against four other deadly diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and hepatitis B. The Pakistan campaign... (EurekAlert!)
Mothers urged to respond well to on-going immunisation exercise Oct 17, 2008
Immunization Day (NID), which begins today Thursday, October 16. 2008 nationwide. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
School Committee gets health lesson Oct 16, 2008
Some of the intervention duties performed by school nurses include screening students for vision, hearing, and recording data such a pupil immunization and physical examinations done by a child s primary care doctor. Last year the nurses assisted 1,577 students with nutritional assistance, Afzali said. (Weymouth News, MA)
Health officials: All kids should get flu shots Oct 13, 2008
blogger wrote on Oct 13, 2008 6:12 AM:" Again from the FDA: "Available data has been reviewed in several public forums including the Workshop on Thimerosal held in Bethesda in August 1999 and sponsored by the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, two meetings of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the CDC, held in October 1999 and June 2000, and the Institute of Medicine's Immunization Safety Review Committee in July 2001 and May 2004. Through its Vaccine Safety Datalink, the CDC... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Rotary members join forces. Oct 5, 2008
Then in the 1950s and 60s two scientists, Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin developed vaccines that provided immunization from the disease and mass inoculations began ... In the 25 years of Rotary International s work to eradicate polio, clubs all over the globe donated over $600 million and tens of thousands of volunteer hours which resulted in the immunization of two billion of the world s children. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Healing the Doctor-Patient Divide Sep 12, 2008
Dr. Kirkland unflinchingly jabbed immunization needles into my arms, regularly tapped my hyper-reflexive knees with a rubber hammer and pulled no punches when I, the moody adolescent, sulked in his waiting room or stormed out of his office. But despite those difficult moments, I knew that ultimately we stood together. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Health Department posts solid numbers Sep 6, 2008
Received reports on childhood immunization and animal control. Animal Control Director Chad Barr said the fall rabies clinic is scheduled for Oct. 4 at the Caldwell County Fairgrounds. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Most U.S. parents vaccinating children Sep 6, 2008
Childhood immunization rates remain at or near record levels, with at least 90 percent coverage for all but one of the individual vaccines in the recommended series for children. The immunizations begin shortly after a child is born and continue through age 2. (Orlando Business Journal)
States Childhood Immunization Rate At 5-Year High Sep 5, 2008
States Childhood Immunization Rate At 5-Year High ... States Childhood Immunization Rate At 5-Year High ... (September 4, 2008)--The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says immunization rates for Texas children have increased 19 percent over the past five years to hit a record high in 2007. (KWTX.com, TX)
Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine Sep 4, 2008
Rollens, however, remains steadfast in his belief that immunization played some role in his son's autism. "I'm totally convinced the vaccines caused the autism of my son, and we need to have more biological studies on this vaccine and others," he said. (Health-Finder)
Learn More About Autism and Vaccines Sep 4, 2008
Medline Plus, a service of the National Institutes of Health, explains what the measles vaccine is and outlines the recommended schedule for childhood immunization. It also outlines the benefits and risks associated with the MMR vaccine. (ABC News)
Study Clears Measles Vaccine of Autism Link Sep 4, 2008
Public health officials have been stressing the safety of the combined measles-mumps-rubella, or MMR, shot and other childhood vaccines in the face of vocal groups who claim the immunizations may cause autism and other problems ... The team also collected data about the children's health and immunization histories from parents and physicians to see if vaccinations preceded either their autism or bowel trouble. (Newsmax)
