Hulig Pharmaceutical company Merck has attempted to expand the use of Gardasil to older women, but the FDA has put up a roadblock. Submitted by Joan R. Neubauer on 2011-10-12 Gardasil, the vaccine used to prevent HPV in young women under 25 years of age is once again in the spotlight. While manufacturer Merck has […]
Vaccinations yes, tanning beds no
Originally published in The California Catholic Daily Governor signs bill allowing children to bypass parents on STD prevention, another outlawing use of tanning beds by minors. Gov. Jerry Brown yesterday signed into law the so-called ‘Gardasil bill,’ a measure vigorously opposed by California’s bishops. The bishops had repeatedly urged Catholics to contact the governor to […]
Scientists investigating ME get ‘death threats’ for investigating psychological causes
By Jenny Hope Scientists trying to identify the causes of chronic fatigue syndrome – better known as ME – are being subjected to death threats and abuse, it emerged last night. Some patients and activists are violently opposed to any research that implies the condition is ‘all in the mind’ and not a biological condition. […]
Trying to avoid shots in the dark
By Dan Even As the country ramps up another flu vaccination campaign, a number of researchers are looking into why Israelis traditionally shy away from flu shots. Flu shot season is nigh, and health officials are concerned whether sufficient people will respond to the vaccination campaign that is underway in the four health maintenance organizations. […]
Finland vows care for narcolepsy kids who had swine flu shot
Posted by AFP The Finnish government and major insurance companies announced Wednesday they will pay for lifetime medical care for children diagnosed with narcolepsy after receiving the swine flu vaccine. “The compensation will provide much-needed financial assistance for the families, although it cannot take away the emotional distress caused by this condition,” Social Services and Health MinisterPaula Risikko said in a statement. […]
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