| Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition Encourages Vaccination Throughout The Influenza Season
To raise awareness of the need to vaccinate more infants, children and adolescents against influenza, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in conjunction with Families Fighting Flu, declared, November 27, as the first ever "Children's Flu Vaccination Day." The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases' (NFID) Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition commends this effort to emphasize the importance of annual influenza vaccination to protect children and their contacts from this serious and potentially deadly virus.
"Influenza claims more American lives every year than all other vaccine- preventable diseases combined," said Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, Coalition Chair, 17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002-2006), President of Canyon Ranch Institute and Distinguished Professor of Public Health, The University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health.
Rockland districts deal with vermin
Schools and vermin have been uneasy companions for generations, much to the annoyance and disgust of humans. Infestations of ants, mice, bees, wasps, rats, flies, cockroaches, centipedes, millipedes, silverfish, spiders, beetles, bats and other creatures that are attracted to food, damp cement, old wood and crumbling masonry appear regularly wherever old buildings with cafeterias exist. Such has been the case with Clarkstown North High School's recent problems with roaches and other critters. But most people are first introduced to school vermin issues through a letter home that says that head lice have been discovered in their children's elementary school. Such was the case during the past month in at least two of Rockland's eight public school districts, though representatives from all eight said they saw isolated cases of head lice every fall, this year included.
Independent candidate hopes to replace Davis
Grant writer Lucky Narain, 28, of York County makes a long-shot campaign for the vacant 1st Congressional District seat. Lucky Narain greets workers entering the 50th Street gate to the Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard Wednesday. (Dave Bowman, Daily Press / November 21, 2007) .
Inhaler misuse detrimental to health
A recent study has shown that close to one-third of people suffering from asthma or chronic obstructive disease are using dry powder inhalers incorrectly.
This is putting these patients at risk of potentially developing dangerous complications from their disease.
Inhalers are used to deliver medication to the lungs to reduce the airway inflammation and airway muscle constriction caused by asthma. The study, conducted at the University of Heidelberg, involved 224 patients of varied age and severity of disease. Of this group, researchers reported that 32 percent blew into their inhaler instead of taking in a fast, deep breath, this is considered a serious technical error.
The study involved four dry inhaler products, of those used researchers found rates of error ranging from nine percent to 53 percent depending on the product.
Allergen Immunotherapy Evolves As Faster, Safer And Longer Lasting Treatment
Time tested for a century, allergen immunotherapy has evolved into revolutionary methods of administration, as well as faster, safer and longer lasting treatments according to the latest research presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Dallas.
Recent studies have shown subcutaneous immunotherapy, or allergy shots, may prevent the progression of allergic disease and reduce the risk of developing asthma; reduce the need for medication; reduce utilization and costs of health care services; and provide long term remission after discontinuation of treatment.
"In a recent study of allergy immunotherapy among Florida Medicaid enrolled children with allergic rhinitis, there was a significant reduction in utilization and costs of health care services, especially inpatient care," said Linda S.
McKinney Calendar and NEWS BRIEFS
Descendants of early Collin County settlers will have their first reunion from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.Activities begin with a tour of the McKinney Performing Arts Center - the renovated old county courthouse at 111 N. Tennessee Street. Participants should meet at the Tennessee Street entrance.A program and reception will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the library, 101 E. Hunt Street. Glenda Mounger will present "A Days of the Republic of Texas Trunk Show," and Bruce Pastusek will display and demonstrate items used during the Civil War.RSVP by Wednesday to Faye Chism at 972-924-3818, 469-767-8957 or Chmtraildixietx@aol.com. Princeton groupsto 'Stuff the Bus'The Princeton ISD and the Princeton Lions Club are co-sponsoring a "Stuff the Bus" activity to recruit donations of non-perishable food items, unwrapped new toys, money and new clothing.
Workshop to focus on National Incident Management System
FRANKFORT - The village of Frankfort, in conjunction with the New York State Emergency Management Office, is sponsoring an executive workshop for elected and appointed officials.The workshop is meant to teach officials about the National Incident Management System, also known as NIMS.The workshop is being held Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Frankfort Junior-Senior High School auditorium, 605 Palmer St., Frankfort, and is a four-hour long training session that begins at 9 a.m. .
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