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  • Whooping Cough by

    Posted on: October 29, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7

    Pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. Among vaccine-preventable diseases, pertussis is one of the most commonly occurring ones in the United States. As of October 18, 2012, more than 32,000 cases have been reported across the US, including 16 deaths. The majority of deaths continue to occur among infants younger than 3 months of age. Pertussis Vaccine Protection There is high pertussis vaccine coverage for ...

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  • Spina Bifida Awareness Month by

    Posted on: October 22, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7

    Good morning! According to the CDC website, October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Spina bifida is one of the most common permanently disabling birth defects in the United States. Spina bifida happens when the spine and back bones of a fetus (a baby still in the mother's womb) do not close all the way. A sac of fluid comes through an opening in the baby's back. Much of the time, part of the spinal cord is in this sac, and it is damaged. This occurs within the first few weeks of pregnancy, oft ...

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  • Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Information by

    Posted on: October 16, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7

    As some of you may have heard, there is currently a fungal meningitis outbreak across several states. The CDC is working diligently to keep the public informed. Here is the updated information: CDC Responds to Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak FDA Updates The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with state and local health departments and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate meningitis outbreak of fungal infections among patients who have received ...

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