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Green Our Vaccines Rally in Washington, DC

Jun 04, 2008 - Since the diagnosis of her son, Evan Asher, Jenny McCarthy has singled out autism as her cause. Today, the advocate and her boyfriend, actor Jim Carrey will lead the Green Our Vaccines march and rally in Washington, DC Like many other parents, the celeb mama has been very vocal and firm in her belief that there is a link between autism and vaccinations and continues to campaign for more research. The host-turned-playmate-turned-activist penned, Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism, a book about her experience helping her six-year-old to overcome his symptoms. - 24 Comments

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Jim, Jenny and Evan March to Green Our Vaccines

Jun 04, 2008 - Jim Carrey, Jenny McCarthy and little Evan were front and center in Washington, DC today for the Green Our Vaccines march. The loving couple and their adorable boy were out to support the cause which campaigns for further research into possible correlations between vaccines and autism, something near to their hearts since Evan was diagnosed with the developmental disorder. At the rally Jim spoke:

On Evan: "He taught me how to love. - 49 Comments
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Colds and the flu

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Vaccine News:

On September 28, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new brand of inactivated influenza ("flu") vaccine, Alfuria, for adults aged 18 years or older. This vaccine is given by injection.
On September 19, 2007, the FDA approved the use of the live flu vaccine (FluMist) in healthy children as young as 2 years of age. - 0 Comments
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Hepatitis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Autoimmune Hepatitis
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approvals

In 2006, the FDA approved telbivudine (Tyzeka), a new type of nucleoside analog drug, for treatment of chronic hepatitis B. There are now six drugs approved for hepatitis B treatment.
In 2007, the FDA approved HepaGam B, an intravenous immune globulin drug, for preventing hepatitis B recurrence following liver transplantation.

Drug Warning In 2007, the FDA revised the prescribing label for entecavir (Baraclude), a drug used to treat hepatitis B. The new label advises against using entacavir in patients infected with both hepatitis B and HIV who are not receiving antiretroviral (anti-HIV) therapy. - 0 Comments

Cervical cancer

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Prevalence About 25% of women age 14 - 59 are infected with the human papilloma virus (HPV), indicates a 2007 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). HPV prevalence is highest (45%) among women age 20 - 24. HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer. - 1 Comment

Rubella

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Rubella, also known as German measles or three-day measles, is a contagious viral infection. Before a rubella vaccine became available in 1969, outbreaks of the disease occured every 6 - 9 years. Now rubella is rare in locations where vaccination is standard practice. - 0 Comments

Melanoma and other skin cancers

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Risk factors According to a report in the Archives of Dermatology, marathon runners are more likely than the general population to develop skin changes that increase the risk for melanoma. Prevention A study published in The Lancet indicates that the best ways to avoid sun damage are to reduce the time you spend in the sun and to wear a hat and clothing to protect as much of your skin as possible. Fabrics that are thick and tightly woven offer the best protection. - 0 Comments

Chickenpox

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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Calling your health care provider
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Illustrations Chickenpox - lesions on the chest Chickenpox - lesion on the leg Chickenpox Chickenpox, acute pneumonia - chest X-ray Chickenpox - close-up HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Chickenpox is one of the classic childhood diseases, and one of the most contagious. The affected child or adult may develop hundreds of itchy, fluid-filled blisters that burst and form crusts. Chickenpox is caused by a virus. - 0 Comments

Allergic rhinitis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Other Treatments
Decongestants
Antihistamines
Corticosteroids
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approval Ciclesonide (Omanaris), a corticosteroid nasal spray, has been approved for treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in adults and children age 12 years and older. FDA Drug Warnings

The antihistamine promethazine (Phenergan) should not be given to children younger than age 2 because it may cause serious breathing problems.
Omalizumab (Xolair) may cause a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). This drug is used to treat allergy-related asthma, but is also being investigated as an allergy treatment.

Cough and Cold Medicines for Children In 2007, the FDA began reviewing the safety and effectiveness of cough and cold medicines for children. - 0 Comments

Sinusitis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Restriction In February 2007, the FDA announced that the antibiotic telithromycin (Ketek) should no longer be used for treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis. In June 2006, the FDA reported that several people had died of liver damage after taking this drug. Telithromycin is now only approved for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. - 0 Comments

Green Our Vaccines Rally in Washington, DC

Jim, Jenny and Evan March to Green Our Vaccines

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