Warning on asthma drugs and chicken pox risk to children
The issue notes that steroids used for asthma can worsen chicken pox and measles in children, with alternatives like varicella zoster immunoglobulin or pooled IVIG suggested. It cites FDA recognition and calls for parental awareness, mentioning that exposure during corticosteroid treatment can be fatal and that precautions are needed to prevent infection.
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Perot backs tax rise for solvency amid sex ed stance
Ross Perot said taxes could rise if needed to pay the bills while endorsing effective sex education and rejecting school prayer. He favored cutting spending to balance the budget but warned a tax increase was not inevitable. He urged reworking the tax system, avoided a flat tax, and tied fiscal discipline to national obligations.
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Clinton Climbs Into Dead Heat in Polls
A ABC News Washington Post poll shows Bill Clinton in a statistical dead heat with Ross Perot and George Bush as he shifts from third to near parity. He argues the Supreme Court abortion decision could boost female voters while Perot accuses Republicans of dirty tricks and Clinton unveils a revised economic plan at a Miami fundraiser.
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Court Ruling Sparks Praise and Debate on Abortion Policy
Lawmakers react to a court decision upholding parental consent for minors seeking abortion and a 24 hour waiting period. Rep Huff and Rep Lake press for informed consent, teen protections, and local handling, while others urge state driven, public participation and ongoing debate.
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Rollerblading gains traction in Aiken study firms
Hrubala says interest in the sport is rising in Aiken as residents visit nearby cities to learn and watch others rollerblade. Limited designated spaces may hinder adoption, though public safety has not halted his skating.
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