by Krishan Bakhru, Kri : Although there was much said about an HPV vaccine, it wasn't until very recently that an HPV vaccine was granted approval by the FDA to be used in the treatment of HPV.HPV is short for the Human Papilloma Virus which is regarded as a sexually transmi...
by Lee Cummings, Lee : Last week the media circus surrounding the flu vaccine reached a crescendo.
Half of all the flu vaccine supply is not available this year!
Why? Because the British company that supplies half of the U.S. flu vaccine supply was shut down by health of...
by News Canada, New : (NC)-No, not for hepatitis C. There are vaccines for hepatitis A and hepatitis B. To prevent further damage to your liver, your doctor may advise you to be vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
Could I give hepatitis C to someone else?
Yes...
by Dr. Randy Wysong, Dr. : The premise of vaccines is a good one: modify an infective agent (bacteria, virus) in the laboratory so it is no longer virulent (disease-producing) without destroying its antigenic characteristics (immune-stimulating). When administered, a vaccine ...
by James Sorrell, Jam : In answer to the question "What is your interest in suicide prevention?" on NCSPT's web site {National Center for Suicide Prevention Training}: My interest in suicide prevention?? To END suicide!!!, [that's real prevention, isn't it??], which is poss...
by Melissa Gordon, Mel : At the two day Medical conference entitled "Should vaccinations be compulsory or free choice?" Doctors from various areas of the world were invited to present the situation in their country and also to highlight problems surrounding some of the vacci...
by Ratliff J, Rat : Results of the first major human trial of the product designed to stop nicotine addiction were released today. The findings -- based on a six-month trial involving 300 heavy smokers -- are expected to help pave the way for production of the vaccine. ...
[C3]by Groshan Fabiola, Gro : Varicella, also known by many of us as chicken pox, is a disease cause by a virus. This disease, is contagious and unfortunately it affects children. You can safely say that if you have had chicken pox when you were a child, you will never suffer fro...
by Groshan Fabiola, Gro : Until now doctors have been using the Tamiflu vaccine for treating the cases of human bird flu. The vaccine proved its efficiency but now it seems that the virus is getting resistant to it. This was the conclusion of researchers of Oxford University ...
by Groshan Fabiola, Gro : As any other health problems tuberculosis needs to be treated. While treating is not as easy at it seams, specialists tried to develop a vaccine to prevent it. Nowadays we know a vaccine for tuberculosis that is called BCG or Bacille Calmette Guerin....
by Empowered Doctor, Emp : Flu season typically peaks between December and March, and so now is the time that those most at risk need to get the shot. But theres some confusion about which children should get it this year because of the shortage.It's the same, but a little d...
by pnkguru, pnk : Is the chicken pox vaccine necessary?I am a business success consultant offering my suggestions based on my own true life experiences and observations that I come across. Some times I experiment some business principles and bring them to light as you...
by , : Meningitis is an infection of the membrane which covers the brain and the spinal cord, and can be caused by infection with bacteria and viruses. There are several types of meningitis of which Hib meningitis is one, and I will discuss each of them in ...
[B738]by Groshan Fabiola, Gro : Because bird flu is a threat for birds, humans and even for global economy, specialists worked to develop an efficient vaccine for this problem. It is believed that an experimental vaccine might be effective against a strain of flu virus. This should...
by Fred Nicklaus, Fre : Let me be clear. I understand that there are many people who really struggle and might not be able to do anything about being overweight. I also realize that many of the overweight issues that we have in this country stem from the fact that many peop...
