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READER SUBMITTED: Progressive Animal Wellness And Dogology Partner For Rabies Clinic, Raise $420 For Animal Shelter
AvonOn Saturday, May 11, Corey Shagensky, DVM, of Progressive Animal Wellness in Avon provided rabies vaccination services for the 2013 Canton Rabies Clinic held at Dogology in Canton. In all, 21 dogs and cats from several towns visited the clinic and...Tags: Rabies, Disease Prevention, Drugs and Medicines, Vaccines, Hospitals and Clinics
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End of smallpox
Although polio has been reduced to its lowest level in history, three countries still have polio transmission — Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Last year 223 polio cases were reported. So far in 2013 there have been 19 cases, according to the...Tags: Rotary International, Disease Prevention, National Government, Drugs and Medicines, Diseases and Illnesses
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Measles cases have state health officials concerned
The Daily Southerner, Tarboro, N.C.Twenty-three cases of the measles have been reported in North Carolina in a recent outbreak and has state health officials concerned. "It (measles) is a highly contagious disease that is spread in the air by coughing and sneezing," said Susan Rogerson,...Tags: Disease Prevention, Health, Drugs and Medicines, Ear Infection, Symptoms
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Beef reproductive success means Âstacking the deck in all the right ways
It's hard to believe, but it's already time for cattle producers to start thinking about next year's calving season. Breeding season is right around the corner! Every spring I get calls from worried cattlemen who face the breeding season with...Tags: Conjunctivitis, Disease Prevention, Drugs and Medicines, South Dakota State University, Vaccines
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Bahrain to attain key health goals
Gulf Daily News, Manama, BahrainBAHRAIN is on track to achieve most of its key health targets related to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report. They include reducing child mortality rates, improving maternal health and combating...Tags: Bahrain, Drugs and Medicines, Health Insurance Cost, Tetanus, Diseases and Illnesses
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Kanawha health department picks up Putnam patients
The Charleston Gazette, W.Va.CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- In the wake of the Putnam County Health Department's financial woes, Kanawha health officials say many Putnam County residents are visiting the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department for clinical services. It's not clear if the Putnam...Tags: Disease Prevention, Economy, Business and Finance, Health, Finance, Diseases and Illnesses
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Winston-Salem Journal, N.C., Ask SAM column
Winston-Salem Journal, N.C.Q: How do I report a "puppy mill?" Who should I report it to? --C.D. Answer: Concerns about possible puppy mills should be reported to the Forsyth County Animal Control Department at (336) 703-2490. "Currently there is no specific law against...Tags: Rabies, Disease Prevention, Drugs and Medicines, Newspaper and Magazine, Vaccines
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Bitten boys start rabies treatments
The High Point Enterprise, N.C.Two boys bitten by a rabid fox Sunday have started rabies treatments. The boys, both under the age of 16, were sitting on the deck at their home on Guyer Street when the fox attacked, Sandy Ellington, community health educator with the Guilford County...Tags: Rabies, Disease Prevention, Vaccines, Tetanus, Diseases and Illnesses
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Man celebrates birthday with fundraiser
An Aberdeen man wants to use his birthday to raise money for an immunization project. Glenn Jakober, who will turn 70 on May 23, is raising funds to support Kiwanis International's efforts to eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus in developing countries....Tags: Disease Prevention, Drugs and Medicines, Vaccines, Tetanus, Diseases and Illnesses
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HPV-related throat cancers multiplying
It is well known that HPV (human papillomavirus) can lead to deadly cervical cancer in women, but the virus is causing cancer in men as well. Throat cancers caused by HPV are showing up typically in men with little or no history of smoking, said Dr. Kevin...
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Tulsa nonprofit groups receive $315,000 in grants from Inasmuch Foundation
Tulsa WorldThe Oklahoma City-based Inasmuch Foundation announced $315,000 in grants to 10 Tulsa nonprofit organizations Tuesday. The grants were awarded to projects addressing education, health and human services, and community enhancement. "We are honored to...Tags: Substance Abuse, Health, Employment Opportunities, Prisons, Behavioral Conditions
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Students' health records go electronic
Khaleej TimesStudents' school health records are now linked to all Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) hospitals and clinics with the migration to electronic system by public schools, providing easier, timely and accurate information about the child's heath....Tags: Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Disease Prevention, Students, Human papillomavirus
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