childhood immunization

Nigeria Rounds off Immunization Campaign

adeshola — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:17:31 -0500

The Minister of Health, Professor Babatunde Osotimehin today personally immunized children at the Mother Theresa Children’s Home located in Gwarinpa Abuja. The home played host to the Minister when he visited to mark the end of the 3rd round of the immunization plus days.

Universal infant hepatitis B immunization recommended

harminka — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:44:15 -0600

All countries should offer universal infant immunization for hepatitis B, write Dr. Christopher Mackie from McMaster University and coauthors in a public health analysis.

Students get Foot In Door This School Year With Immunizations

harminka — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:30:08 -0500

Even before they enter the classroom this year, students in Virginia will be a step ahead of poor health and disease. Thanks to the vaccinations required for entry into Virginia schools, students are protected against diseases like pertussis, tetanus and diphtheria, among other serious diseases.

August Recognized As Immunization Awareness Month In Michigan

harminka — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:46:51 -0500

In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor Granholm and the (MDCH) are recognizing August as Immunization Awareness Month in Michigan.

Underinsured children receive fewer vaccines

harminka — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:56:30 -0500

Due to limited federal and state funding for vaccines, underinsured children in the United States are increasingly at risk for not getting needed vaccines, according to a new study published August 8 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Thymus transplants gives hope to babies with fatal immune disease

harminka — Wed, 16 May 2007 06:33:57 -0500

"My baby is doing what other babies her age are doing -- she's feeding herself, putting on her own clothes and she loves to dance." Lolita Harding is describing her daughter Dave'yana, who will turn three in September, thanks in large part to a thymus transplant she received at Duke University Medical Center in April 2005 to reconstitute her absent immune system.