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College student has bacterial meningitis, SLO County health officials say 22 Nov 2009 07:13 GMT
... A 19-year-old local college student has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department announced Saturday night. Health officials strongly ...
Lyme disease - the danger that can lie in wait on an innocent country walk 22 Nov 2009 02:26 GMT
... a vicious infection that attacks the immune system and can cause paralysis, encephalitis and meningitis. It is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, found in the digestive systems of ...
Vaccines boost bottom line for drug firms 22 Nov 2009 04:37 GMT
... vaccines against pneumococcal disease and rotavirus — two of the world's top killers — meningitis, cervical cancer and more. Better technology to create and mass produce vaccines is bringing ...
Vaccines getting a boost 22 Nov 2009 05:40 GMT
... vaccines against pneumococcal disease and rotavirus -- two of the world's top killers -- meningitis, cervical cancer and more. Better technology to create and mass produce vaccines is bringing ...
Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes 22 Nov 2009 05:54 GMT
... vaccines against pneumococcal disease and rotavirus — two of the world's top killers — meningitis, cervical cancer and more. Better technology to create and mass-produce vaccines is bringing progress ...

Vaccines could be on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes 22 Nov 2009 06:31 GMT
... vaccines against pneumococcal disease and rotavirus — two of the world's top killers — meningitis, cervical cancer and more. Better technology to create and mass produce vaccines is bringing ...
A shot in the arm 22 Nov 2009 07:51 GMT
... vaccines against pneumococcal disease and rotavirus — two of the world’s top killers — meningitis, cervical cancer and more. Better technology to create and mass produce vaccines is bringing ...
DRUGMAKERS IN 'GOLDEN ERA' OF VACCINE PRODUCTION 22 Nov 2009 03:51 GMT
... -- and 30 worldwide. It has 20 more in human testing, including ones for meningitis and malaria. ...
Cost Of Child Vaccines Fall, More Kids Saved 22 Nov 2009 04:33 GMT
... pentavalent vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, pneumonia, hepatitis B and Hib, which causes meningitis and pneumonia. The GAVI Alliance, with partners ranging from U.N. agencies to the Bill ...
Vaccine revolution on way 22 Nov 2009 08:48 GMT
... vaccines against pneumococcal disease and rotavirus - two of the world's top killers - meningitis, cervical cancer and more. Better technology to create and mass produce vaccines is bringing ...

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4 Things ALL Articles Must Have - Don't Forget! 22 Nov 2009 17:51 GMT
... search engine and types in the keywords they are looking for (e.g. Toyota Camry, Meningitis, Tax Lawyer and Etcetera). It could be anything they want. The Important thing is ...
Flu and economy might convince some to postpone the hajj this year 21 Nov 2009 06:22 GMT
... of respiratory problem. Other common dangers include tuberculosis, diarrhea and hepatitis B and C. Meningitis killed more than 100 pilgrims during outbreaks in 2000 and 2001. The Saudis, who ...
New charity pool league to launch in Beverley 21 Nov 2009 01:17 GMT
... happy to support it." Carl himself is deaf due to being struck down with Meningitis as a child. Having a hearing dog certainly improved his quality of life and ...
West Nile virus activity unprecedented in Washington during 2009 season 21 Nov 2009 04:31 GMT
... still being tested. Of the 36 people, 28 had severe disease — including encephalitis, meningitis, and/or paralysis. Eight of them had mild illness with a fever and headache. A ...
Vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding 21 Nov 2009 05:15 GMT
... you're much more likely to be exposed to influenza in any given year than meningitis or rabies. Plus, pregnancy-related changes in your immune and respiratory systems mean that you ...
What every parent needs to know about meningitis 19 Nov 2009 17:37 GMT
... What every parent needs to know about meningitis Answers to the top questions about a disease that every parent fears but knows ...
Meningitis dilemma 16 Nov 2009 04:33 GMT
... NEWS | LETTERS > Carole Nealon General manager Meningitis Trust Bray, Co Wicklow a young girl is fighting for her life after meningitis ...
Augsburg College student has confirmed case of bacterial meningitis 20 Nov 2009 01:14 GMT
... College student was sent to the hospital Wednesday with a confirmed case of bacterial meningitis, college officials said Thursday. The student, a freshman female was sent to North Memorial ...
Student diagnosed with meningitis 20 Nov 2009 07:34 GMT
... College student was sent to the hospital Wednesday with a confirmed case of bacterial meningitis, college officials said Thursday. The student, a female freshman, was sent to North Memorial ...
Meningitis vaccine trialled 17 Nov 2009 12:53 GMT
... A clinical trial to test a vaccine for meningitis is taking place in Bristol. It is hoped the study, in which 100 babies ...

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Scientists identify how meningitis bacteria invade the brain 20 Nov 2009 11:13 GMT
... to leave the bloodstream and enter the brain, initiating the deadly infection known as meningitis. The new finding may lead to the development of improved vaccines to protect those ...
Augsburg student hospitalized with meningitis 20 Nov 2009 12:56 GMT
... A student at Augsburg College in Minneapolis is hospitalized with a case of bacterial meningitis. The college says the freshman female has been admitted to North Memorial Medical Center. ...
Charity fashion show in memory of meningitis death teacher 16 Nov 2009 02:55 GMT
... Charity fashion show in memory of meningitis death teacher A FASHION company founded by tragic teacher Jade Thomas is hosting a ...
Keep look out for meningitis over winter 19 Nov 2009 12:31 GMT
... Health chiefs are urging people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis during the winter months. Prof Qutub Syed, director of the Health Protection Agency North ...
6-year-old girl sent home, succumbs to meningitis 19 Nov 2009 14:52 GMT
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