Infectious Disease Outbreaks Increase as Parents Opt Out of Vaccinations
http://guardianlv.com/2014/02/infectious-disease-outbreaks-increase-as-parents-opt-out-of-vaccinations/
As for travel, International Health Regulations require only two vaccinations, yellow fever and meningococcal, and only for travel to specific parts of the world. As society becomes simultaneously more global and less willing to vaccinate their ...
California reports surge in measles, some cases linked to travel to ...
http://www.theglobaldispatch.com/california-reports-surge-in-measles-some-cases-linked-to-travel-to-philippines-india-59150/
The viral disease, measles, once declared eliminated in the US (2000), has been seen in increasing numbers over the past several years. In California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has received reports of 15 confirmed measles cases ...
Heading overseas for school vacation? How to avoid common travel ailments
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/02/17/health/heading-overseas-for-school-vacation-how-to-avoid-common-travel-ailments/
As families prepare to jet off to warmer climes for upcoming school vacations, health officials warn against returning with unwanted souvenirs: bacteria, viruses and parasites. In a Feb. 5 health advisory, the Maine Center for Disease Control and ...
Travel vaccines only available at public clinics in Abu Dhabi
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/health/travel-vaccines-only-available-at-public-clinics-in-abu-dhabi-1.1281981
?Protecting travellers and pilgrims during their stay abroad is [one of our] top priorities, and we urge travellers to take the necessary precautions, especially before travelling to countries where infectious diseases are prevalent,? said Dr Omar Al ...
Connectivity and emerging infectious diseases in Southeast Asia
http://www.irinnews.org/report/99577/connectivity-and-emerging-infectious-diseases-in-southeast-asia
Now, with unprecedented levels of connection between animals and people through urbanization, and of people with other people through increased air travel, scientists say the threat level for new diseases is high. The US-based Centres for Disease ...
Rare disease isn't stopping Carterville boy
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/rare-disease-isn-t-stopping-carterville-boy/article_1e86c4a8-09d9-5ab1-b83a-27a4e10e0eb7.html
A benefit at Carterville First United Methodist Church raised money to help the Williams pay for travel expenses and their $7,000 deductible. "It's hard now, but I can't imagine how much harder it would be if we didn't have that," Danielle Williams ...
Southeast Asia ?Hotspot? for Emerging Infectious Diseases
http://www.asianscientist.com/features/southeast-asia-hotspot-emerging-infectious-diseases-2014/
Now, with unprecedented levels of connection between animals and people through urbanization, and of people with other people through increased air travel, scientists say the threat level for new diseases is high. The US-based Centers for Disease ...
Local couple seeks legal marijuana extract use for child's rare illness
http://www.paducahsun.com/news/local/022314_PS_Medical-Marijuana_1A
Jay Collier will travel to Frankfort next week for a hearing on the medical marijuana legislation, which is scheduled for Thursday before the Kentucky House Health and Welfare Committee. At a recent public legislative forum Rep. Steven Rudy, R-West ...
