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Vaccines

Flu season already peaking, experts suggest vaccination

Submitted by Allyson Lorick on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 7:51pm.READ MORE:
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videoIt's that time of year to get your flu shot. The experts say this year, the flu is already peaking. Full story...
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New Hanover Co. Health Department offers flu shots to students

Submitted by Allyson Lorick on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 8:11am.READ MORE:
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The New Hanover County Health Department is partnering with county schools to provide flu vaccines to middle and high school students. Full story...
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Feds mark NC vaccine plant ready for flu outbreak

Submitted by Katelyn Supa on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 8:16am.READ MORE:
A North Carolina vaccine plant is ready to gear up to fight a flu pandemic should one strike the United States. Full story...
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Study: Vaccine reduces malaria in African children

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 1:34pm.READ MORE:
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The quest for the world's first malaria vaccine appears to have taken a big step. Full story...
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Vaccine boosters required, recommended for adolescents

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 04/05/2011 - 2:06pm.READ MORE:
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April is Adolescent Immunization Awareness Month in North Carolina, and the NC Division of Public Health is reminding parents to protect their teens and pre-teens by bringing them up to date on required and recommended vaccinations. Full story...
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HEALTHWATCH: Disputed autism study sparks debate about vaccines

Submitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 01/06/2011 - 5:49pm.READ MORE:
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videoMore than a decade after a British doctor linked vaccinations to autism in children, his study is being called a fraud. Full story...
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