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Vaccine

Flu cases on the increase

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 2:19pm.READ MORE:
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video The flu has hit hard and early, and the rush is on to try to prevent the spread of the virus. New Hanover County Health Department officials remind residents it is not too late to become vaccinated. Full story...
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CDC seeks input on meningitis vaccine for infants

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 2:16pm.READ MORE:
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Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are hearing from parents, health care providers and others in New Hampshire as it starts exploring whether infants should be vaccinated against meningitis, a rare but potentially deadly infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Full story...
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Law requires all sixth graders receive vaccine

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 10:00am.READ MORE:
Attention parents: State law requires students entering sixth grade in public schools receive a dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis vaccine (TDaP) if it has been five years since their last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine. Full story...
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