Drug Makers' Push Leads to Cancer Vaccines' Fast Rise Aug 20, 2008
Charities like the Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunizations, backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, are trying to devise a solution ... In Britain, this initiative was seen as a good use of resources that fits with the government s health priorities and political priorities, said Professor David Salisbury, who heads the Department of Health s Vaccine and Immunization Committee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Pneumonia Vaccination Important for Diabetics Aug 20, 2008
Writing in the journal Diabetes Care, the researchers say these results "emphasize the value of influenza and pneumococcal immunization, particularly for patients with longer diabetes duration, and the importance of improved glycemic control to prevent pneumonia-related hospitalization among diabetic patients.". Using health care databases for northern Denmark, Dr. Jette B. Kornum from Aarhus University Hospital, Aalborg and colleagues identified 34,239 individuals with a pneumonia-related... (MEDLINEplus)
Don’t be complacent about vaccinations Aug 19, 2008
Fortunately, because of effective immunizations, today many of us haven t seen the ravages of polio or suffered a bad case of the measles ... Before measles immunizations were available, nearly all children got measles by the time they were 15 ... If we stopped immunizations, measles would increase to pre-1963 levels. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Immunizations important for school-age children's health Aug 17, 2008
BRUCE LIPSKY/StaffJaimey Dawson holds her daughter Adara , 5, as registered nurse Jackie Hall administers an immunization ... Before your child begins school, Florida law requires an up-to-date immunization record (DH form 680) or an exemption on file at their school, said Jo Ann Jarvis, supervisor of school health services ... August is Immunization Awareness Month, set aside to remind the community of the importance of immunizations in light of some parents' fears that the childhood... (Florida Times-Union)
Flu vaccine makers ship more doses earlier Aug 15, 2008
We're responding to the desires of health care providers to set up their immunization clinics early, said Donna Cary, spokeswoman for one of the biggest flu vaccine makers, Sanofi Pasteur of Swiftwater, Pa. In prior years, some manufacturers didn't start shipping until late August or September, and a couple of years ago, problems delayed some shipments until late fall, so many doses were wasted. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Vaccines and Vaccine-Preventable Di... Aug 12, 2008
Vaccines and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Making Educated Decisions About Immunizations ... Making Educated Decisions About Immunizations ... Immunization Schedules. (Suite101.com)
Alternative Vaccination Schedules Aug 12, 2008
Selective and Delayed Immunization Options ... With autism and other possible vaccine injuries in the news, some parents and doctors are questioning the safety of routine immunizations ... Some children do not require boosters according to standard immunization schedules, because their original vaccinations are still working. (Suite101.com)
USAID support for Parivarthan Child Survival Project gets the final approval for implementation Aug 12, 2008
Vaccination and immunization of infants and children have been inadequate among tribal groups as well. In addition, extremes of superstitious religious beliefs and taboos tend to aggravate the problems. (AlertNet)
North Bend school district schedules student registration dates Aug 12, 2008
For kindergarten students, or children enrolling for the first time in school, parents should bring a copy of the birth certificate or proof of age and a record of immunizations ... Current Oregon law requires the following immunizations prior to starting school and that a signed statement by a physician or the local Health Department be provided at enrollment. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Vaccination clinics planned in August Aug 10, 2008
Free immunizations are available for children and adults at various sites in Chippewa County. Immunizations will not be given for any children under age 18 years unless a parent or legal guardian fills out and signs a permission form ... Bring and present the child s immunization history. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Cte d'Ivoire: Citizens Vaccinated Against Yellow Fever Aug 9, 2008
It is the first mass immunization scheme in the city against yellow fever since 2001. The campaign is also being supported by the public-private Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), WHO reported. (allAfrica.com)
Three more clinics added for back-to-school immunizations Aug 9, 2008
To assist parents in getting back-to-school shots for their children prior to the start of the new school year, Washoe County District Health Department has added three special immunization clinics to the regular immunization schedule ... Sparks Farmers Market on Victorian Avenue A variety of immunizations will be provided on a drop-in basis by Orvis Nursing Clinic ... Washoe County District Health Department 1001 East Ninth Street, Building B, Reno Tdap immunizations only will be provided on a... (KRNV.com, NV)
AIDS Breakthrough? HIV Halted With RNAi In Mice Aug 8, 2008
Despite this setback, many researchers still believe immunization is possible, and a new study suggests they're correct at least at the cellular level. See also. (Science Daily)
Low Hepatitis B Vaccination Rates Seen in U.S. Newborns Aug 5, 2008
In 1991, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that all newborns receive the first dose of the vaccine before leaving the hospital or at age 1 to 2 months. In 2002, however, this recommendation was changed to indicate a preference for vaccination prior to hospital discharge. (MEDLINEplus)
A shot at immunization Aug 5, 2008
BRUCE LIPSKY/The Times-Union Jaimey Dawson (left) holds her daughter Adara , 5, as registered nurse Jackie Hall gives her a vaccination at the Duval County Health Department's immunization clinic ... Florida law requires that students must have on file a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or have a religious or temporary health exemption on file at their school ... To meet the requirements for Florida certification of immunization, a child must have the following. (Florida Times-Union)
What Causes a False Positive TB Ski... Aug 3, 2008
Although not yet used in the US due to questionable effectiveness, BCG (Bacille Calmette Guerin) vaccination is a TB immunization. Past inoculation with this vaccine can result in a positive TB test. (Suite101.com)
Changes made to vaccination rules Aug 2, 2008
Parents simply need to set up an appointment with their child s physician or local health department to receive the immunization prior to school entry ... Parents must show proof of their child s vaccination in the form of a copy of the Certificate of Immunization ... Parents have up to 30 calendar days from the first day of attendance to present the required up-to-date immunization record for the child. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Study raises questions about flu vaccine's effectiveness Aug 2, 2008
Some seniors who get flu shots may not be much better protected against the virus or related illnesses than those who go without, according to a new study that is creating fresh controversy over the effectiveness of immunization ... Dr. Jackson cautioned against interpreting the study as a sign that immunizations don't work ... But it's also important to keep in mind there is no vaccine that provides a fail-safe guarantee against illness or disease, said Ian Gemmill, former chair of the Canadian... (Globe and Mail)
C.C.S.D. prepares for registration Aug 2, 2008
On the section of the packet Notes from the Nurse, the District notifies parents that they need to have proper immunization and examination records with them when they come to registration. Kindergarteners and new students need to have proof of a physical examination; three or more doses of polio vaccine with last given after the fourth birthday; four or more doses of Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis vaccine with the last given after the fourth birthday; two doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella... (Clay County Daily Advocate Press, IL)
Sanofi Pasteur Shipping First Doses of Influenza Vaccine for the 2008-2009 Season Aug 1, 2008
Sanofi Pasteur is committed to raising immunization rates and improving global access to vaccines ... "As a manufacturer, one of our primary objectives is to be responsive to the requests of our customers for early influenza vaccine shipments. In planning their vaccination efforts, it is important for health-care providers and the public to realize that while influenza immunization programs often occur in the early fall, the influenza season itself does not typically peak until February, with... (PR Newswire)
Pre-registration begins Aug. 5 for students new to EISD Jul 31, 2008
For those who need to be up-to-date with their immunizations, the Care Van will be available at Booker T. Washington Elementary for pre-registration on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. and will provide immunization for all school age children. The Texas Department of State Health Services will also be providing immunizations at Booker T. Washington Elementary for registering students on Wednesdays, the 6th and 13th of August from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The Texas Department of State Health... (Elgin Courier, TX)
U.S. Barred From Forcing Troops to Get Anthrax Shots Jul 31, 2008
In a statement, the Defense Department said it is reviewing the decision and will "pause giving anthrax vaccinations until the legal situation is clarified. . . . DoD remains convinced that the anthrax immunization program complies with all the legal requirements and that the anthrax vaccine is safe and effective.". In his ruling, Sullivan said that the FDA's approval was invalid because it did not meet the required review standards and the agency failed to seek the necessary public comment. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
Health department encourages school-aged vaccinations Jul 28, 2008
(Times Photo/Adrianne DeWeese) Alec McKean, 17 months, receives a pretend immunization Wednesday afternoon at the Leavenworth County Health Department. The single most important thing that parents can invest in a child s future is to immunize, said Brenda Brister, health department immunizations coordinator and registered nurse ... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will require the following immunizations for the 2008-2009 school year. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Man Traveling Through Las Vegas Diagnosed With Measles Jul 24, 2008
If you haven't gotten your measles vaccination at all or did so before 1968, Brian Labus, senior epidemiologist with the Southern Nevada Health District says this is a good time to take a look at immunizations. "Nevada has some of the lowest rates of childhood immunizations in the country, so while the adults may be protected, there may be a lot of children who are not up to date on their immunizations and are at risk," said Labus ... The health district is offering immunizations all week at... (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Whooping cough case reported in Minidoka County Jul 23, 2008
Because theres always potential (to get sick), we want to make sure people are watching for symptoms and looking at immunization records, Becker said ... But Becker stressed the need for the general public to check their immunizations, especially during the summer travel season. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Is It Time to Give Up on Therapeutic Cloning? A Q&A with Ian Wilmut Jul 22, 2008
It's centuries since approaches to immunization were first being developed. But even within my lifetime, the person who was my best man, he suffered from polio as a boy, just before the Salk first came through. (Scientific American)
Vaccine rules take effect Sept. 1 Jul 22, 2008
New immunization requirements from the Arizona Department of Health Services for sixth-graders take effect Sept. 1, health officials said ... Although Sept. 1 is the deadline for sixth-graders, other students are required to have their immunizations current by the start of school ... "The 'Sept. 1st' wording in the new rule was intended to communicate that the vaccines would be required at the onset of the new school year," said Jennifer Ralston-King, ADHS immunization assessment coordinator. (AZCentral -- News)
Kids face new rules for school vaccinations Jul 20, 2008
Not all children have to get immunizations ... State law requires school districts to have personal release forms for children whose parents' personal beliefs contradict the rule, who have mitigating medical circumstances, or who have evidence of immunity, said Jennifer Ralston-King, Arizona Department of Health's immunization-assessment coordinator ... "Under Arizona law, students who do not present proof of immunization are not allowed to start school.". (AZCentral -- News)
More of this story Jul 15, 2008
Immunization requirements do not apply if the parents or legal guardian of that child object on the grounds that immunization conflicts with the religious or philosophical beliefs of the parent or guardian. Parents must sign a notarized statement requesting a religious, medical or philosophical exemption and complete an educational component. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
It's that time again for immunizing your child for school Jul 13, 2008
Although the beginning of the next school year for those on traditional calendars is still six weeks away, parents are encouraged to get back-to-school immunizations for their children now to avoid the last-minute rush. "Getting children vaccinated early will help prevent delays getting into healthcare providers who have only a limited number of appointment slots available. It also will help avoid long lines and excessive waiting times that routinely occur as the beginning of the school year... (KRNV.com, NV)
Boy's name on social network site gives pause Jul 8, 2008
Actually, no."This is absolutely not the case," said Lorraine Duncan, who heads the Oregon Public Health Division's immunization program. "We have an administrative rule that says only authorized users, such as doctors, can access these records."Duncan also said federal officials at the CDC have no records of individual kids being immunized at the state level. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
National Vaccine Advisory Committee recommends increased adolescent immunization Jul 8, 2008
In response to a request from the Assistant Secretary for Health, the Adolescent Working Group of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) conducted an assessment of the current state of adolescent immunizations and identified issues that will require national attention in the coming months and years if current and future recommended adolescent immunizations will be used to their potential ... The authors cite six topics with unique applications to adolescent immunization ... There are... (EurekAlert!)
Healthful Hints: Measles isn’t common, but that’s why vaccination is a good idea Jul 3, 2008
In the past 30 or so years, measles immunizations have dramatically decreased its incidence, although it has not been completely eliminated ... A verbal review of the disease might provide you with a helpful reminder of the importance of immunization ... It makes immunization worthwhile, wouldn t you say. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The AAP gets tough on vaccine dissenters Jun 29, 2008
The American Academy of Pediatrics is growing so concerned about the climbing rate of vaccine exemptions--and the possible affect on community health--that it recently formed a group called the "Immunization Alliance" to address the growing refusal of some parents to vaccinate. In a letter sent to members, the AAP identified the following as problems. (Chicago Tribune)
Experts to Discuss One Puzzling Autism Case, as a Second Case Has Arisen Jun 28, 2008
Dr. John Iskander, acting director of the immunization safety office at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said his group had studied the Colorado case closely but did not discuss it with those presenting at the meeting and had no plans to present the case to the conference, although he and members of his group will attend ... Dr. Iskander said the Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment Network of the disease agency reviewed the medical records related to the Colorado and Georgia... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Different Type Of Colon Cancer Vaccine Reduces Disease Spread, Scientists Show Jun 27, 2008
The researchers injected the animals with colon cancer cells before or after immunization. They found that the vaccinated animals developed fewer metastases in the liver and lung -- 90 percent and 75 percent, respectively -- compared with control animals. (Science Daily)
Intestinal Proteins May Be Effective Anti-Tumor Antigens Jun 27, 2008
Immunization with antigens that are expressed elsewhere in the body raises the possibility of autoimmune complications ... The researchers injected the animals with colon cancer cells before or after immunization with guanylyl cyclase C.. (Science Daily)
Rotavirus activity down probably due to vaccine Jun 27, 2008
RotaTeq, manufactured by Merck & Co. Inc. was approved in 2006 and recommended for routine immunization of U.S. infants at 2, 4 and 6 months of age ... "The changes appear to be greater than expected based on the protective effects of the vaccine alone," said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at CDC.. (Food Consumer)
New Vaccine May Account for Less Severe Rotavirus Season Jun 27, 2008
"The changes appear to be greater than expected based on the protective effects of the vaccine alone," said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC. "It is also possible the current levels of vaccination may be helping to decrease the spread of rotavirus to unvaccinated individuals in the community.". HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Rotavirus vaccine proves highly effective Jun 26, 2008
The decline in new cases appears "greater than expected based on the protective effects of the vaccine alone," Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said in a statement. She speculated that vaccination was helping to reduce the spread of the virus to unvaccinated individuals. (Los Angeles Times)
US FDA licenses Sanofi Pasteur's new pediatric combination vaccine, Pentacel (R) Jun 24, 2008
Pentacel (R) vaccine is the first 5-in-1 pediatric combination for immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type B ... Pentacel vaccine is indicated for active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, and invasive disease due to Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) ... According to the current Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to 23 injections are... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Bishops urge Albertans to research HPV Jun 24, 2008
A sufficient number of unanswered questions lead us to conclude that a universal immunization program could possibly have unintended negative consequences, says an article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal last August. Alberta will spend up to $20-million annually vaccinating roughly 40,000 girls in each of the next three years. (Globe and Mail)
Too little but not too late: Results of a literature review to improve routine immunization programs in developing countries Jun 22, 2008
Globally, immunization services have been the center of renewed interest with increased funding to improve services, acceleration of the introduction of new vaccines, and the development of a health systems approach to improve vaccine delivery ... If routine immunization programs are to take full advantage of the newly available resources, managers need to understand the range of proven strategies and approaches to deliver vaccines to reduce the incidence of diseases ... In this paper, we... (BioMed Central)
Most People with Asthma in U.S. Don't Get a Flu Shot Jun 21, 2008
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended since 1964 that all persons with asthma get a flu shot, because they're prone to complications if they do catch influenza. "This report presents the first estimates of influenza vaccination coverage in the US among the civilian, noninstitutionalized population of persons with asthma and reinforces the need to increase vaccination throughout this at-risk population," investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... (MEDLINEplus)
Avoid the Back-to-School immunization rush Jun 20, 2008
Avoid the Back-to-School immunization rush ... The following immunizations are required for children entering childcare or school ... For information about childhood immunizations, clinics scheduled in your area, or to find out about meningitis vaccinations for college students, call the Woods County Health Department. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Rules on shots changing Jun 20, 2008
The Richmond County Health Department has distributed information concerning the new state law regarding immunization which went into effect Jan. 1 ... A certificate of immunization will be issued with each shot ... Those students vaccinated are listed on a statewide immunization registry which will be available to school nurses. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Most Asthmatics Aren't Getting Flu Shot Jun 20, 2008
Since 1964, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended influenza vaccinations for all people with asthma. More information. (Health-Finder)
Program Promotes Flu Shots to Marginalized Groups Jun 18, 2008
"In pandemic situations, gaining access to hard-to-reach populations for immunization could be particularly challenging," the study team notes in the latest issue of the American Journal of Public Health. "Unvaccinated populations may serve as undetected reservoirs of infection and key bridge populations, thereby limiting the effectiveness of population-wide vaccination efforts," Dr. Sandro Galeo, from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and colleagues point out. (MEDLINEplus)
Alberta to offer HPV shots to girls Jun 14, 2008
The health minister at the time said the government was still waiting for the Canadian Immunization Committee to release results of a review into the drug's effectiveness. Other organizations, including the Canadian Cancer Society and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, also support the vaccine. (Canada.com)
Online Scheduler Helps Track Kids' Shots Jun 14, 2008
SATURDAY, June 14 (HealthDay News) -- A new online tool that helps parents and pediatricians adjust childhood immunization schedules when one or more vaccinations are missed has been developed by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology ... "Physicians have been telling us for years that they needed a computerized program to tell them when to give vaccines after a child misses scheduled immunizations. Now this tool is available for health care professionals and parents to use, and they... (Health-Finder)
HPV Vaccine for Boys? It Just Might Happen Jun 14, 2008
D., associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and the American Academy of Family Practitioners' liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta) ... "However, we're still very early in the life span of this vaccine. It's been less than a year since a recommendation was issued. It is premature to discuss giving it to boys until there's proof of... (Health-Finder)
Ottawa doubles aid for rebuilding Afghanistan Jun 11, 2008
Expanded support for immunization in Kandahar, where the disease is most prevalent, with a view to eradicating polio in Afghanistan by the end of 2009 ... Details: Program will see the immunization of an estimated seven million children under five across Afghanistan, including 350,000 in southern Afghanistan. (Globe and Mail)
Parents of some 4th graders urged to seek treatment (1346) Jun 4, 2008
Immunization against pertussis is given in the DTaP vaccination given to children as babies against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis and the last dose comes just before their 4th birthday. Maserang said both infected children were up to date on their vaccinations, but she said the immunizations are not always 100 percent ... She said a new immunization for those 11-64 years of age is the tdap, which guards against the same three illnesses. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Jenny McCarthy's War on Autism Jun 4, 2008
Many doctors worry that linking autism to vaccines could deter parents from vaccinating their children, leading to an outbreak of childhood diseases like measles, mumps and rubella, which have been virtually delimited thanks to childhood immunization but are now threatening again ... McCarthy and Carrey said that while they do support immunization, they and their allies believe children receive "too many vaccines, too soon, many of which are toxic.". (ABC News)
Medicago's H5N1 Pandemic Flu Vaccine Effective in Key Ferret Animal Model With Single Dose Jun 3, 2008
A booster immunization was administered after three weeks. The results demonstrated that ferrets vaccinated with doses ranging from 5 to 15 micrograms met all CHMP criteria after the first dose with 100% of the ferrets having an hemagglutination inhibition (HAI) titer greater than 1:40. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Rio Rancho school registration 101 Jun 1, 2008
Immunization records ... Updated immunization records/medication information ... Immunizations: Students must be current on all required immunizations before they will be permitted to attend school. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Combination Vaccine Safe for Preemies May 31, 2008
However, several researchers have reported an apparent increase in bradycardia and apnea following immunization, leading many primary care doctors to disregard the AAP guidelines ... "Our results support and validate the long-standing AAP recommendations for immunization of preterm infants," the authors conclude ... Doctors "should be reassured that there is no apparent rationale for unnecessary delays in the administration of DTaP immunizations even to very preterm infants.". (MEDLINEplus)
Documents That Should Be Protected May 29, 2008
Personal items: Birth certificates, naturalization papers, marriage licenses, children's immunization records, pet vaccination records, negatives - in protective plastic sleeves - or computer disks of photographs that would be impossible to replace. Insurance: Originals or copies of your insurance policies, including vehicles or boats, health and life, telephone numbers of your agents, appraisals of valuable items like jewelry, art or antiques, home improvement records, a written description of... (WTKR.com, VA)
Vaccinations safest way to protect kids May 24, 2008
Few public health initiatives have had the same overwhelmingly positive impact as routine childhood immunizations ... Children with autism show developmental abnormalities very early on in life, and with the frequency of immunizations during the first two years, the onset of autism often coincidentally occurs in the weeks or months after a vaccination ... However remote the possibility of a serious adverse reaction to a vaccination, it is sometimes tempting to avoid immunizations altogether... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Dermatologists Link Family History To Shingles Susceptibility May 23, 2008
31, 2006) The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a federal panel of immunization experts, has recommended people age 60 and older receive a new vaccine to prevent herpes zoster, or shingles. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Tool creates personalized catch-up immunization schedules for missed childhood vaccinations May 21, 2008
Georgia Tech associate professor Pinar Keskinocak, graduate student Faramroze Engineer and executive secretary of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the CDC Larry Pickering (left to right) display the. A new downloadable software tool will help pediatricians, parents and other health care professionals determine how to adjust complex childhood immunization schedules when one or more vaccine doses arent received at the proper time ... Physicians have been telling us for years... (EurekAlert!)
UPDATE: Infant Primates Given Vaccines on U.S. Children's Immunization Schedule Develop Behavioral Symptoms of Autism May 20, 2008
May 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A primate model for autism using the U.S. children's immunization schedule was unveiled at the International Meeting For Autism Research (IMFAR) this weekend ... "To date, the CDC has conducted no safety testing on the possible harmful effects of simultaneously administering multiple vaccines to infants, and has steadfastly refused to state a preference for mercury-free vaccines to be given to children and pregnant women. It's time for HHS and Congress to step... (PR Newswire)
OPEN FORUM: Killers Among Us San Francisco - help us make it hep B free now May 13, 2008
As many as 1 in 10 Asian/Pacific Islanders in America, particularly those from China, Korea and Vietnam, are chronically infected with HBV. This disproportionate impact reflects the high prevalence of the disease in Asia, where HBV immunization is not yet standard practice. My own experience is typical: I contracted Hepatitis B at birth from my mother, who was born in China, but didn't discover this until I tried to give blood at the age of 22. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Seven vaccines you need right now May 9, 2008
The problem may be a spillover from countries like the United Kingdom and Japan, where lagging childhood immunization rates spurred a comeback. Mumps can be painful and sometimes dangerous. (CNN -- Health)
Second vaccination against mumps urged Aug 23, 2007
The recommendation, put forth by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, stems from new research showing that a double dose of vaccine significantly increases immunity to mumps in the general population ... "It affords a herd immunity that reduces outbreaks," said Theresa Tam, director of the immunization and respiratory infections division of the Public Health Agency of Canada. (Globe and Mail)
