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Survey finds 1 in 4 five-year-olds have developmental problems

ABC News (Australia)

by David Weber

November 26, 2003

It seems there's something seriously wrong with our children if a new study from Perth is to be believed.

The study of a group of five year olds found that one-quarter have developmental problems which could lead to more serious problems later in life.

Utah flu cases double

Deseret Morning News

by Lois M. Collins

November 27, 2003

The number of people with influenza in Utah has doubled in the past week - the vast majority of the cases concentrated in Salt Lake County.

Immunization Deadline Passes

KXAN-TV (TX)

October 13, 2004

The Austin Independent School District lost almost $27,000 Wednesday. The district barred 983 students from school because their immunizations were not up to date.

Just to give you an idea of how much we're talking, Wednesday the district lost $26,541 that almost covers a starting teacher's salary.

Flu Shots linked to risk of Alzheimers and other dangers

Advanced Health Plan

by Dr. Joseph Mercola

October 27, 2004

Should you get the flu shot? "Look, first of all you have 2/3rds of the population on aspartame which interacts with all vaccines.

By Dr. Joseph Mercola Like diehard fans camping out overnight to be the first in line for concert tickets to their favorite performer, people are waiting in long lines hoping to get the flu vaccine. Yes, it's that time of year -- flu season and the media and the government have stirred the public into complete panic mode. Headlines flood newspapers reading, "Vaccine shortage leads public crisis" and on the hour radio broadcasts are bombarding the public with reports that the flu epidemic is coming and there aren't enough vaccines to fight it. Before You Run Out to Get the Flu Shot ... Do Your Homework

Flu vaccine shortage might continue into 2005

USA Today

by Julie Schmit and Rita Rubin

November 16, 2004

The flu vaccine shortage might stretch into 2005 if one key U.S. supplier cannot resume manufacturing in time.

Fauci and others say the government needs to fatten incentives for vaccine makers. The government is considering liability protection, tax incentives and buying excess flu vaccines if consumer demand comes up short.

Boy in intensive care after jab

BBC News

November 17, 2004

A 13-year-old boy is in intensive care after a severe allergic reaction to a vaccination at an Aberystwyth school.

On Tuesday, 10 other pupils from Penweddig Comprehensive were also taken to Bronglais Hospital after "adverse effects" to the injections. Nearly 120 students at the school were being injected with the BCG vaccine, which combats tuberculosis.

Computer assisted standing orders improve adult immunization rates

Onlypunjab

by http://www.onlypunjab.com

November 21, 2004

Computer-assisted standing orders for nurses significantly improve influenza and pneumonia immunization rates for adult hospital patients.

According to the authors of a new study, this approach should have broad application to a wide range of preventive care interventions such as cancer and osteoporosis screening in non-hospital settings.

Asheville Teen Dies From Fall After Receiving Vaccination

WXii 12 (NC)

December 2, 2004

A 15-year-old Asheville boy who fainted after receiving a hepatitis B vaccine died because of a brain injury associated with the fall and not an allergic reaction. That's according to a Buncombe County medical examiner.

Kennie Ray Nelson Jr. died shortly after receiving the vaccine, which led his family to question whether he had experienced a reaction to it. The vaccine was the final dose in a series of three, and Nelson had experienced no previous complications.

Doctor jailed for faking MMR blood tests

Telegraph News (UK)

December 22, 2004

A doctor has been jailed for nine months for faking blood tests to trick parents into believing that the separate inoculations he gave their children for measles, mumps and rubella were effective.

David Pugh, a 55-year-old private practice GP, was given four concurrent nine-month sentences at Cambridge Crown Court after admitting four counts of forgery at an earlier hearing.

Officials fear parent revolt over new baby vaccine

Guardian Unlimited (UK)

by James Meikle

January 5, 2005

Health officials are preparing to add another jab to the national baby immunisation programme which already sees infants given two injections containing six vaccinations by the age of four months.

Government advisers have given their support in principle to a vaccination against bacterial meningitis, septicaemia and pneumonia, infections which strike about 550 under-fives in England and Wales each year and may kill between 50 and 100.

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