Schools see little flu activity during past two weeks Nov 21, 2009
For the second week in a row, the nation is seeing fewer cases of H1N1 flu-like illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Plus, H1N1 flu vaccines are arriving in larger shipments, which should allow Campbell County Health to finish all students in the district before Christmas vacation, said Della Amend, executive director of Public Health. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Ark. agency lends nearly $18M for 200-plus homes Nov 21, 2009
$2 million to the city of North Little Rock-Argenta CDC, 13 single-family units. $1. (KSLA.com, LA)
CDC: Swine flu cases seem to be dropping in US Nov 21, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that reports of swine flu illnesses were widespread in 43 states last week, down from 46 the week before (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Moultrie health dept. offers flu shots Monday Nov 21, 2009
Due to the slow shipment of H1N1 vaccine and CDC requirements, only people in the above categories will be vaccinated. Additional vaccine is expected, and will be offered to infants aged 6 months-2 years, as well as healthy people aged 25-64 years and individuals aged 65 years and older as soon as supplies and/or CDC guidelines allow. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Local health update: H1N1 Nov 21, 2009
Published: Friday, November 20, 2009 6:44 PM EST The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had shipped nearly 3 million doses of H1N1 vaccine to New York state, as of Wednesday, Gov. David Paterson announced Friday. The CDC reported that it had shipped 1. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Get more: Politics Nov 21, 2009
CDC says 22 million Americans have contracted the H1N1 virus and 4,000 have died. Tags. (KGO, CA)
Tips for smart, healthy holiday travel Nov 21, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has an excellent guide for parents () and you'll also find tips at the American Academy of Pediatrics' Website. "Cough into a tissue or the crook of your elbow," Dr. O'Keeffe says. (CNN)
Can your doctor spot H1N1? Nov 21, 2009
"If the CDC doesn't recognize flu without fever, we're going to miss a huge number of cases," Wenzel says ... In fact, the CDC does recognize flu without fever ... The CDC lists several signs, including the child not drinking fluids or being so irritated that he or she doesn't want to be held. (CNN)
DOH: Free school clinics to start next week Nov 21, 2009
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that populations most at-risk for severe illness or complications from the flu receive priority in getting the vaccine. In these early weeks while we have limited supplies of H1N1 vaccine, we are adhering to the CDC recommended priority groups, stated State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Y. Park. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Tamiflu-resistant swine flu found in N.C. hospital Nov 21, 2009
CDC spokesman Dave Daigle confirmed that three CDC epidemiologists have arrived at Duke to assist in the investigation, alongside infectious disease experts from the hospital and the state health department. The research team is also trying to determine whether Tamiflu-resistant flu is circulating elsewhere in North Carolina. (USA Today)
Scarcity of vaccine incites local anger As soon as Spring Valley construction worker Bill McCoy heard the county had received the swine flu vaccine last month, he launched a phone ... Nov 21, 2009
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has prioritized pregnant women, caregivers for infants, health care personnel, people 6 months through 24 years of age and adults with underlying conditions. The current goal is to reach and vaccinate people in the five priority groups, regardless of what they do for a living or in which institution they are based, spokesman Christopher Cox wrote by e-mail. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
GBS a Side Effect of H1N1 Vaccine? Nov 21, 2009
Now, 30 years later, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) monitors the current H1N1 vaccine for GBS and other side effects. No one knows how many vaccines have been given, Ashton said, but the CDC says there have been 2,365 reports of adverse effects ... Doctors refuse to consider the connection to the vaccinations, simply saying, "Miscarriages happen all the time." Apparently CDC, state and local health departments are not keeping any data on the miscarriages as a side effect of... (CBS News)
Click to read:Tamiflu-Resistant H1N1 Cluster Reported Nov 21, 2009
More than 50 resistant cases have been reported in the world since April, including 21 in the U.S. Almost all in the U.S. were isolated, said officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The BBC reported another cluster of five Tamiflu-resistant cases this week in Wales, in the United Kingdom. (CBS News)
CDC: "Nothing Typical" about 2009 Flu Nov 21, 2009
43 States Still Seeing Widespread H1N1 Activity, 15 More Confirmed H1N1 Deaths, CDC Reports ... The CDC reported that the H1N1 virus was widespread in 43 states last week, down from 46 ... Dr. Anne Schuchat, the chief health officer for H1N1 response with the CDC, said it was impossible to predict how the flu season would play out since there is "nothing typical" about this year's influenza. (CBS News)
Swine flu tests U.S. health defenses Nov 21, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have said that the main issue is insufficient vaccine from manufacturers -- something CDC can't control -- and that health authorities are doing the best they can. "A lot of this is a function of not having as much vaccine as we would like to have," said Dr. Anne Schuchat, who heads the agency's immunization section. (Albany Times Union)
Birth control for him Nov 21, 2009
Protein mapping raises the possibility of disrupting the transformation -- knowledge that in turn may give new insights into male infertility and someday result in a contraceptive for men that could rival the ease and reversibility of The Pill -- the oral contraceptive used by 80 percent of women sometime in their lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Other than condoms and vasectomies, there are few alternatives. (Albany Times Union)
Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S. Nov 21, 2009
"We are beginning to see some declines in influenza activity around the country, but there is still a lot of influenza everywhere," Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said during an afternoon press conference. Current flu activity is higher than typically seen during the peak of seasonal flu season in mid-winter, Schuchat said, adding that she expects a lot more swine flu infections in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Check Web Site For H1N1 Flu Vaccine Nov 21, 2009
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has allocated nearly 4. 2 million swine flu doses to Texas. (Click2Houston, TX)
Owners set rebuild pact in Fenway Nov 21, 2009
Lori Frankian, a Fenway CDC board member and 20-year resident, organized the community party. She called yesterday s agreement amazing news. (Boston Globe)
2 in Mass. die from swine flu Nov 21, 2009
Earlier this month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that swine flu has killed 540 children across the country since April. Children under 18 accounted for more than one-third of swine flu cases. (Boston Globe)
Swine Flu Activity Down in Many States Nov 21, 2009
States Report a Calm After the Storm; CDC Notes Bout With Flu May Not Be Over ... Still, Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said Friday that even though reports of the flu may be at a nationwide lull for now, it does not necessarily mean we're out of the woods yet ... According to the CDC, influenza levels are still well above what is expected for this time of year, and they could surge again. (ABC News)
What's in the Senate Health Bill for You? Nov 21, 2009
My question is then: "What is the government going to pay for all these perks when there is no person working in the future? Right now, what's in the Obama & company health care bill for me is higher taxes and future bankruptcy of the economy. I am learning to speak Chinese. So should each of you if this passes. by reveal4 November 20, 2009 7:04 PM EST Reform is sending a message to Wall Street to stop ripping us off. Rich folks will pay for reform, not the average Joe. Rich folks have earned... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Oconee Regional Restricts Child Visitors Nov 21, 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the hospital says, children under 17 are more likely to catch and spread the flu. The police affects the hospital's Obstetrics Unit, Sleep and Wellness Center, Wound Healing Center, and Cancer Treatment Center and also Jasper Memorial Hospital in Monticello. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Norwegian scientists raise concerns about mutated form of swine flu... Nov 21, 2009
The number of states reporting widespread activity of the H1N1 virus dropped to 43 from 46 in the past week, and activity fell in all 10 regions of the country, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But flu cases are still rising in some states, including Maine and Hawaii, and it is too soon to know whether activity will surge again, said Anne Schuchat, director of the CDC's Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. (The Drudge Report)
Bruce Mandelblit: Scammers Prey on Swine Flu Fears Nov 21, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA say the best protection right now is to know the basic facts about the virus, practice good personal hygiene, and visit the CDC Web site for travel information and guidance. Federal health and legal authorities suggest that if and when consumers see advertisements touting prevention, treatment, or cure claims for H1N1, they should ask themselves one key question: If a medical breakthrough involving the virus has occurred, would... (Newsmax)
Report: Push Back Age of Cervical Cancer Tests Nov 21, 2009
About 20 million Americans currently are infected with HPV, according to the CDC.. In the past 30 years, cervical cancer rates in the United States have fallen by more than half, due in large part to widespread use of cervical cancer screening. (Fox News)
H1N1 Vaccine Program Plagued With Problems Nov 21, 2009
In their defense, officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have said that the main issue is insufficient vaccine from manufacturers something CDC can't control and that health authorities are doing the best they can. Officials say all their predictions have been based on what manufacturers told them, and that every step of the way they've warned the public that the flu and the flu vaccine manufacturing process are hard to predict. (Fox News)
9Potential New Cold Virus Mimics H1N1, Hospitalizing Children» Nov 21, 2009
The U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention is investigating, said CDC spokesman Dave Daigle ... The CDC says while swine flu is above epidemic levels, only 30 percent of cases of so-called influenza-like illness that are tested actually turn out to be H1N1 ... Coffin and CDC officials say it is important for people not to assume if they or their children have flu-like symptoms that it was swine flu and that they do not need to be vaccinated. (Fox News)
Column: Wellesley Health Dept. responds to writers criticism of flu clinics Nov 21, 2009
The survey was conducted at a time when local public health agencies were advised by the CDC that there would be an adequate supply of vaccine in November. We now know that vaccine manufacturers have not been able to deliver the vaccine at expected levels. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
New resistant strain of swine flu reported Nov 21, 2009
He said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported about 21 instances of resistant flu in the United States -- not counting the Duke cluster or any others that might have come to light this week. The Duke patients were housed in the same unit of the hospital over the past six weeks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
State content with vaccination pace Nov 21, 2009
Also yesterday, the chief health officer at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention apologized for the frustration people have felt due to limited supplies of H1N1 vaccine. Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said she expects vaccine distribution to proceed more smoothly in the future. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Boys' Team Sports May Encourage Bad Behavior Nov 21, 2009
Connor and her team studied the responses of more than 13,000 U.S. high school students who took part in the 2007 Youth Risk Behavioral Study, an assessment of adolescent high-risk behaviors conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to Connor's findings, roughly 60 percent of the male respondents said they had played in at least one team sport in the past year. (MEDLINEplus)
Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings Nov 21, 2009
Prepared by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, AARP and the American Medical Association, the report also lays out ways to improve the health of these adults by increasing the breadth of preventive services ... D., director, Healthy Aging Program, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta; Nov. 19, 2009, teleconference with: Matthew T. McKenna, M.D., M.P.H., associate director, medical affairs, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,... (MEDLINEplus)
Current Cigarette Smokers at Increased Risk of Seizures Nov 21, 2009
5 million Americans are affected by epilepsy with 150,000 new cases diagnosed this year alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC further estimates that epilepsy accounts for 15. (Science Daily)
Mother's Depression a Risk Factor in Childhood Asthma Symptoms, Study Suggests Nov 21, 2009
5 million children under the age of 18, according to the CDC.. The Hopkins study included only mothers but investigators believe a similar pattern would emerge regardless of who the primary caregiver is. (Science Daily)
Tribe Evolves Brain Disease 'Resistance Gene' Nov 21, 2009
(Credit: Sherif Zaki, Wun-Ju Shieh / Courtesy of CDC). Related Stories. (Science Daily)
Bridgewater-Raynham prioritizing flu-shot recipients Nov 21, 2009
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) has told us to be patient, there will be much more vaccine coming, she said. On a motion by School Committee member Gordon Luciano, the board unanimously voted to give Fahey the authority to decide how to distribute the limited supply of H1N1 vaccine. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Food poisoning: Source of E. coli illness often can't be found Nov 21, 2009
In fact, in nearly 60 percent of outbreaks, a source of the pathogen is never found; the illness remains a public health mystery, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In cases not tied to an outbreak, determining the source of a pathogen can prove even tougher. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
P&G recalls Vicks nasal spray after bacteria found Nov 21, 2009
The U.S. Centers for Disease control says on its Web site that the bacteria pose "little medical risk to healthy people.". Lot numbers are on both outer cartons and the bottles inside. (MSNBC -- Health)
H1N1may have hit peak, but not over yet Nov 21, 2009
"We are beginning to see some declines in flu activity around the country but there is still a lot of influenza," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Dr. Anne Schuchat told a news conference. "It is still much greater than we would normally see this time of year.". (MSNBC -- Health)
Federal agencies issue holiday travel tips Nov 20, 2009
The U.S. Homeland Security Department, Transportation Security Administration, Centers for Disease Control and other federal agencies issued the travel tips and suggestions for those planning to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday. The tips also include the following instructions. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Women Now Told: Delay Cervical Exam Nov 20, 2009
About 20 million Americans currently are infected with HPV, according to the CDC.. In the past 30 years, cervical cancer rates in the United States have fallen by more than half, due in large part to widespread use of cervical cancer screening. (Fox News)
H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic Open to All Nov 20, 2009
Besides children, 6 months to 24 years, and pregnant women, Oklahomans who should receive the H1N1 vaccine, following recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, include all health care and emergency medical services personnel, any person who lives with, or provides care for, infants less than 6 months (e. g., parents, siblings and daycare providers), persons 25-64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Second Tri-Town H1N1 clinic held; High-Risk target group clinics continue Nov 20, 2009
The second clinic focused on pregnant women and their household contacts, caretakers and household contacts of infants less than 6 months of age and chronically ill school-aged children as instructed by guidelines determined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) ... These decisions are made at the CDC, ACIP and MDPH and are science-based recommendations to reach the most vulnerable in... (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
China vows to punish H1N1 death cover-ups Nov 20, 2009
All WHO and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will say is that "millions" have been infected. China's previous method attributed the death to previously existing conditions but not to H1N1, thereby reducing the number of cases reported as H1N1 death cases, a separate notice on the Health Ministry's website said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Health Department giving out H1N1 vaccines as fast as town receives them Nov 20, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 22 million people have caught the flu between April and October, in the United States. In that time, 540 children and 440 senior citizens have died from it. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled After Bacteria Found Nov 20, 2009
The U.S. Centers for Disease control says on its Web site that the bacteria pose "little medical risk to healthy people.". Lot numbers are on both outer cartons and the bottles inside. (KIRO TV, WA)
Rationing's First Step Nov 20, 2009
Just six months ago, the panel, which works under the Health and Human Services Department as a "best practices" study group, was shouting its concern about a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study showing a 1% drop in the number of women regularly undergoing such screening and prevention. The task force was saying that women older than 40 should get a mammogram every one to two years. (Investors Business Daily)
Jeremy Boyer: H1N1 coverage approach evolves Nov 20, 2009
From feature stories to what schools are doing to fight the spread of the virus to columns from local health officials to wire stories about the latest efforts and information from the Centers for Disease Control, there's been plenty on our pages. At this point, though, we're likely not going to be running stories about a new individual local case. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu Nov 20, 2009
Two-thirds had chronic health problems, CDC says. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
'I want my mammograms!' Nov 20, 2009
You can also seek a free or reduced price mammogram offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's. The has a list of free mammogram services by ZIP code, and the provides financial assistance for mammograms. (CNN)
Group: Pap tests should start at age 21 Nov 20, 2009
On average, just 14 cases occur nationwide in women between the ages of 15 and 19 each year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among women ages 20 to 24, an average of 123 cases occur. (CNN)
Southern obesity rates are highest Nov 20, 2009
CDC survey finds West has lowest ... The obesity rates in many counties were about the same, so it is difficult to say any county or counties was the single most obese, CDC officials said ... The CDC also released yesterday county-specific data for diabetes - Type 2 is closely tied to obesity. (Boston Globe)
Swine Flu Vaccine Shipments Now Arriving Regularly, Health Officials Say Nov 20, 2009
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen Sudden dizziness Confusion Severe or persistent vomiting (CDC) ... If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them(CDC). (KWTX.com, TX)
Study Raises Concerns About Outdoor Second-Hand Smoke Nov 20, 2009
19, 2009) Indoor smoking bans have forced smokers at bars and restaurants onto outdoor patios, but a new University of Georgia study in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that these outdoor smoking areas might be creating a new health hazard. See Also. (Science Daily)
Opinion:Breast advice accurate, but that doesnt make it right Nov 20, 2009
Data-driven health careThe mission of this task force is is to evaluate the benefits of preventive services based only on data in the peer-reviewed literature and input from experts at other federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, Veterans Affairs and other professional medical groups. They are instructed to make their recommendations about the value of screening tests, such as mammograms, with little attention to the economic cost... (MSNBC -- Health)
Schools keep close eye on flu Nov 20, 2009
This is a younger peoples flu, CDC spokesperson Dave Daigle said during a telephonic media briefing Oct. 30 ... CDC spokesperson Daigle said. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Swine Flu Vaccine Update Given By Connecticut Health Officials Nov 20, 2009
Based on projections from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cartter extrapolated that 245,401 people in Connecticut have had swine flu 7 percent of the state population. In most pandemics, the illness typically affects 30 percent of people or more, Cartter said, suggesting that the current pandemic still has a way to go. (FOX61, CT)
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Nov 20, 2009
Yet, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, slightly more than one out of five American adults continue to dig deeper and deeper into their pockets to pursue a habit that is a major cause of cancer, heart and respiratory diseases and is likely to shorten the lives of those who continue to puff away. Based on a 2008 survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just less than 21 percent of Americans were current cigarette... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Smoking rates in isles decrease significantly Nov 20, 2009
4 percent) in the nation, behind Utah, California, New Jersey and Maryland, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... 4 percent) in the nation, behind Utah, California, New Jersey and Maryland, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Protecting the public Nov 20, 2009
Courtesy Photo The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses this test kit to detect whether an individual has contracted the H1N1 virus. Without this test being conducted, it cannot be confirmed that a person has contracted the H1N1 virus. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Instant Editorial: Its never too late to quit smoking Nov 20, 2009
However, the U.S. adult smoking rate has risen for the first time in 15 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Its likely due to stress. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
State taking heat for 'chaotic' flu shots Nov 20, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices identified five initial target groups for vaccination: pregnant women, people who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age, health care and emergency medical services personnel, children and young adults ages 6 months to 24 years old, and people 25 to 64 years old who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications. Pennsylvania's decision to... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Investigation lets Chi-Chi's staff off hook Nov 20, 2009
"I could imagine some scenarios where you wouldn't have to have many boxes of onions contaminated to have this big of an outbreak," said Dr. Beth Bell, an investigator with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As investigators closed in on a theory of the source, an additional patient was hospitalized at UPMC Presbyterian Monday night. (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)
Genital Herpes May Never Go Dormant Nov 20, 2009
About 45 million Americans, or one in five over the age of 12, are infected with the genital herpes virus in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But many of them aren't aware they are infected because they've never had, or have never been aware of, their lesions. (MEDLINEplus)
