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 […]
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. […]
Flu shots linked to Alzheimer’s disease
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Another influenza season is beginning, and the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will strongly urge Americans to get a flu shot. In fact, the CDC mounts a well-orchestrated campaign each season to generate interest and demand for flu shots. But a recent study published in the October issue of […]
National Vaccine Information Center Calls New CA Vaccine Law A “Violation of Parental Informed Consent Rights and Federal Law”
Market Watch WASHINGTON, Oct 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) today criticized California Governor Jerry Brown for bowing to pressure from the pharmaceutical and medical trade lobby and signing a controversial bill (AB499) into law that allows 12 year old children to be vaccinated without the knowledge or consent of […]
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