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Humane Society plans five rabies clinics in Washington County throughout the year
The Humane Society of Washington County will hold five rabies, microchip and dog license clinics in 2011. Clinics will be held on: April 30 — Boonsboro High School, (small back parking lot), 10 Campus Ave., Boonsboro, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 21...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, High Schools, Semiconductors and Active Components, Education, Health
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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: Diseases and Illnesses, Government, Politics, Rotary International, Disease Prevention
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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, Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention, Drugs and Medicines, Vaccines
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Beef reproductive success means Āstacking the deckĀ 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: South Dakota State University, Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention, Drugs and Medicines, Conjunctivitis
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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: Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention, Drugs and Medicines, Vaccines, UNICEF
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Pet vaccinations are a must
Jessamine County Health DepartmentRabies is a deadly disease that is almost always fatal if not prevented. In fact, every year in the United States, measures are taken to prevent approximately 40,000 potential exposures to rabies. Rabies is considered a disease of nature and can affect...Tags: Rabies, Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention, Drugs and Medicines, Pets
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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...
Tags: Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses, Lung Cancer, Health Treatments, Oncology
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S.D. flu deaths highest since 2004
The number of flu-related deaths in South Dakota this past season has been the highest since 2004. There were 38 influenza-related deaths in the 2012-13 flu season as of April 27, the latest report, said state Epidemiologist Lon Kightlinger. In 2004,...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention, Flu Vaccine, Drugs and Medicines, Chemical Industry
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Jonathan Fielding, the public's MD
If you've got your health, the cliche goes, you've got just about everything. If you've got public health duties, you're responsible for just about everything from mosquitoes (West Nile carriers) to hygiene (wash your hands for as long as it takes to sing...
Tags: Michael Bloomberg, Meningitis, Behavioral Conditions, Autism, Lung Cancer
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Growing mushrooms fit for dinner table
On a ridge in the Echo Park section of Los Angeles, the fungus kingdom has established a small beachhead in Mary Steffens’ side yard. She’s growing shiitake, the iconic tree mushroom native to China and beloved in Japan. For many backyard...
Tags: Mushrooms, Disease Prevention, Drugs and Medicines, Japan
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South Florida gay community watching NYC meningitis outbreak
With a deadly meningitis outbreak sickening an unusually high number of gay men in New York City, many in South Florida are on edge and on watch. South Florida was among the regions alerted by the New York State Department of Health about recently...Tags: Meningitis, Diseases and Illnesses, Chemical Industry, AIDS, Wilton Manors
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Rabies prevention The Department of Health offers information on how to prevent the spread of rabies and what to do in the event of exposure. Rabies is most often seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. Information: 410-222-7168 or visit aahealth.org....Tags: Family, Lung Cancer, Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Nutrition
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