OrganizedWisdom Health - Infectious Diseases

Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Schedule

CatherIN — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:24:21 GMT

The meningococcal conjugate vaccine is typically recommended to be given to children and adolescents who are eleven to twelve years of age as part of a routine vaccination schedule. If it is not given at this time, it is recommended to be given between the ages of thirteen and eighteen years. This vaccine is also recommended for individuals at high risk of exposure to meningococcal disease such as college students, international travelers, household contacts, and laboratory workers. The MCV4 (ddMenactra) version of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine is preferred for those between the ages of two and fifty-five years.

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Polio Vaccine Developer

CatherIN — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:02:56 GMT

In 1952, Jonas Salk was the first to develop a successful polio vaccine. Jonas Salk was born in 1914. Before his death in 1995, he also founded the Jonas Salk Institute for Biological Studies.

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Mmr Vaccine Guidelines

CatherIN — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:39 GMT

Children typically receive the MMR vaccine in two doses according to recommended guidelines. In some cases, it is recommended that adults receive at least one dose of the MMR vaccine.

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Cereals Claim to Boost Immunity

AmyS — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:08:48 GMT

The nation's largest cereal maker, Kellogg Co., is making controversial claims that their popular cereal, Krispies, boosts children's immune systems. Kellogg responds to critics by saying that increased vitamins means the cereals promote good health. The food maker said Wednesday that given the public attention to swine flu, it has decided to phase out the message from its packages.

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Pig DNA Decoded, May Help With Vaccines

AmyS — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:21:04 GMT

An international team of researchers has mapped the DNA of a domesticated pig. This may lead to improved vaccines against diseases like the swine flu.

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Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy and Birth Defects

AmyS — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:33:52 GMT

Researchers studied antibiotics in pregnancy and found common drugs used to treat urinary infections were associated with birth defects. Reassuringly, penicillin, the most-used antibiotic in early pregnancy, appears to be the safest. Mothers of babies with birth defects were more likely than mothers with healthy babies to report taking two types of antibiotics during pregnancy: sulfa drugs (brand names include Thiosulfil Forte and Bactrim) and urinary germicides called nitrofurantoins (brand names include Furadantin and Macrobid).

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Elton John Suffers from Flu, E.Coli

AmyS — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:00:24 GMT

Sir Elton John has been advised to postpone several performances due to illness. A spokesperson for Elton John has said that he suffers from an E. coli infection and influenza.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis and Tuberculous

ShanaMScott — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:22:20 GMT

Tuberculosis (TB) associated with ankylosing spondylitits is also known as Pott's disease. Pott's disease or TB of the spine is the most common site of bone infection in TB patients.

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How Long Are Pinworms Contagious

CatherIN — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:53:58 GMT

Pinworms are contagious as long as live eggs are present. Eggs from pinworms can live up to three weeks on bedding, clothing, or other objects.

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Pregnant Women Should Get the Flu Vaccine

KenyottaE — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:09:08 GMT

Pregnant women should receive both the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine. Due to a weakened immune system during pregnancy, pregnant women are at a greater risk for complications from influenza. Potential complications range from hospitalization to death.

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