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Measles Defined
An illness caused by a viral infection, causing a characteristic rash and a fever; primarily affects children
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Calgary doc lauded
Published July 25, 2008, 3:20 am, Calgary Sun
Calgary pediatrician Dr. Jenn Brenner's passion for promoting health-care in the Third World has prompted World Vision Canada to recognize her as one of the top five Canadians to watch.
Friday the 25th of July 2008
Published July 25, 2008, 3:12 am, Phnom Penh Post
Twice a week, Dr Horng Lairapo makes the 20-kilometer trip from Phnom Penh to the resettlement community of Andong. In 2006, a Phnom Penh neighbourhood known as Sambok Chap (Bird’s Nest) was uprooted by force and moved to Andong.
Additional early vaccination may help reduce measles outbreaks
Published July 25, 2008, 2:54 am, New Kerala
London, July 25 : A new study has found that measles outbreaks in developing countries could be reduced by vaccinating infants at 4.5 months of age as well as at the World Health Organization's recommended routine vaccination at 9 months.
Giving an additional early vaccination may reduce measles outbreaks
Published July 25, 2008, 2:47 am, PhysOrg
Outbreaks of measles in developing countries may be reduced by vaccinating infants at 4.5 months of age as well as at the World Health Organization's recommended routine vaccination at 9 months, according to a study published on BMJ.com today.
County immunization rates lower than state's
Published July 25, 2008, 1:13 am, The Union
Health care professionals need to change people's attitudes toward the medical community to solve the problem of low immunization of children in Nevada County, practitioners and officials said this week.
Davao folk ask SC to uphold aerial spraying ban
Published July 25, 2008, 1:02 am, Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines -- Residents of Davao City have asked the Supreme Court to reverse a Court of Appeals ruling and to uphold a local ordinance banning the aerial spraying of pesticides in banana and other fruit plantations.
Beat the back to school rush for annual check ups
Published July 25, 2008, 12:08 am, Estes Park Trail Gazette
Summer is moving along and the month of August is right around the corner. Getting their kids ready to go back to school is the last thing on most parents’ minds. However, parents can avoid the back-to-school rush by scheduling their child’s physical with his or her physician now.
Dept. of Health hosts back-to-school clinics
Published July 24, 2008, 11:19 pm, The Deming Headlight
The New Mexico Department of Health is offering special back to school immunization clinics starting next week through August.
N Qld measles outbreak under control: health experts
Published July 24, 2008, 9:02 pm, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Health experts in North Queensland say an outbreak of measles seems to have been contained.
Avoid immunization rush
Published July 24, 2008, 8:01 am, Purcell Register
Purcell, Ok -- School starts in about one month, and those wanting to get ready are reminded to get their children’s shots early. Parents who take their children for vaccination now can avoid the back-to-school rush in the next three or so weeks.
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- Medinfo: German Measles (Rubella)
- Measles - Measuring Up: A Health Surveillance Update on Canadian Children and Youth - Public Health Agency of Canada
- Rubella (German Measles)
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- euro2008.uefa. com - Swiss recommend MMR vaccine for visitors
- cdc info
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- Symptoms of getting Measles: Here is a great way to tell if you or anyone is getting measles. These are very clear symptoms, so if you see any of these listed be sure to go to your Drs. right away to get checked.
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