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Hilary Koprowski dies at 96; developed oral vaccine for polio

2013-04-22 00:00:00

Hilary Koprowski, a Polish-born researcher who developed the first successful oral vaccine for polio, has died. He was 96. Koprowski died of pneumonia April 11 at his Philadelphia home, said his son, Dr. Christopher Koprowski, a radiation oncologist....

From the Stacks – 'In the Wrong Rain' (1959)

2011-06-08 04:33:30

School vaccination time

2012-08-07 16:23:58

Vaccines aren't just for children

2012-08-23 00:00:00

The reemergence of pertussis, or whooping cough, in the U.S. underscores the need for people of all ages to maintain protection against vaccine-preventable diseases, a message Project Immunize Virginia has been promoting for 17 years. "Our mission is...

Fifth Disease is going around

2012-05-22 21:55:08

Even though it already feels like summer in many parts of the country, I'm seeing typical spring illnesses like Fifth disease. This is a common viral illness seen in children, often in the late winter and spring. Patients often show up with the typical...

Health Department: Measles-infected individual visited Super Bowl Village

2012-02-08 05:15:00

The Indiana State Department of Health has confirmed a person infected with the measles visited the Super Bowl Village at some point last week, where an estimated 250,000 people were throughout the day. The person is believed to have visited Friday....

More measles cases confirmed in Finney County

2012-01-24 15:29:00

Finney County Health Department has confirmed two additional cases of measles, bringing the total confirmed to six.� All those at risk for the disease are being contacted and the investigation is ongoing. Measles is a respiratory disease caused by a...

Proposal would add more exemptions for childhood immunizations

2012-01-19 09:44:00

A committee in the Kansas legislature is now looking at a bill on whether immunizations should be required for children in Kansas. House Bill 2094 would add a parent's personal beliefs to the list of childhood immunization exemptions. The current list of...

Local doctor stresses importance of vaccines amid measles scare

2011-08-22 14:52:27

Day after some Amtrak riders pulled into Lynchburg, folks onboard could still be at risk for measles. A passenger on a train may have had the illness. Officials say that person was on Amtrak's Northeast Regional Train number 171. The train made several...

Health Officials Announce Measles Exposure in Lancaster and Philadelphia Counties

2011-08-23 08:54:00

The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health are advising the public of exposure to a case of measles in Lancaster and Philadelphia counties. An international traveler visiting Pennsylvania has been diagnosed...

PA Department of Health warns of possible measles exposure in 4 Counties

2011-07-26 08:52:00

The state Department of Health is advising the public of potential exposure to a case of measles in Berks, Bucks, Delaware and Lehigh counties. This possible exposure is in direct link to the July 11 exposure previously reported at the Rite Aid Drug...

Will your child be immunized before school starts?

2011-08-02 08:20:00

Florida parents should know now is the time to confirm health exam and immunization requirements for first-time and returning students for grades kindergarten through 12th grade. Check with your child’s school about what’s required,...

Get up-to-date measles/mumps/rubella, varicella and seasonal flu vaccines. Outbreaks of chickenpox and rubella (German measles) have been reported on cruise ships. Keep in mind that people from other countries may be traveling with you and some diseases may be more common in other areas.

2013-02-27 22:52:37