Update on childhood vaccines and Varivax
Dr. Rayna Jobe notes Varivax protects against chicken pox with about four million US cases yearly in unvaccinated individuals. Varicella can cause hospitalizations, pneumonia, encephalitis, and deaths. Prevnar vaccine targets Streptococcus pneumoniae with significant pneumonia and meningitis burden in children and adults. Vaccination timing and safety are outlined. contact US Family Care-Mormon Trek at 339-1061 with questions.
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Rayna Jobe
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Unite States
Calories per exercise minute from Williams study
The Washington Post cites Melvyn H Williams of Old Dominion University estimating minutes to burn about 100 calories across activities. He describes averages for a 5 ft 9 in woman 160 lb and a 5 ft 4 in man 180 lb, noting heavier burn slightly higher and lighter lower.
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Washington Post
Melvyn H. Williams
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
WCB McGraw Hill
Williams
Pump helps young diabetics cope with life and costs
Teens with diabetes gain hope as insulin pumps ease fears of highs and lows. Cottrell recalls hospitalization and learning self care while 13 year olds Jamie and Michelle Frailey on a Pennsylvania dairy farm benefit from donated pumps. Experts stress role models and music motivate adherence to treatment.
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Cronstedt
Cottrell
Jamie Frailey
Michelle Frailey
Irvona
Penn
Pump Girls
Sylmar
Minimed Inc
Harrisburg
Lynda K. Fisher
Los Angeles Childrens Hospital
Red Cross AIDS Camp Teaches Youth Facts at Camp Carte
RAP sponsors a peer leadership camp for sixth to eighth graders at Camp Carte on Thursday and Friday. The free interactive retreat uses games and discussion to teach HIV/AIDS facts with meals snacks provided. Transportation available. contact Kari Coleman at 393-9579 to register.
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SOLON
RAP
Kari Coleman
Health notes on support groups and classes in Iowa City
Fibromyalgia group meets 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Mercy Medical Plaza. Sister Theresa Krum speaks on Spirituality and illness. Other sessions include disability group meetings, meditation sampler, First Aid and CPR classes, and a sleep disorders group with contact numbers for information.
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McAuley
Mercy Medical Plaza
Iowa City
Theresa Krum
Pat Quinn
Johnson County
St. Luke's Center For Health and Well-Being
St. Luke's Corporate Health Services
St. Luke's
Red Cross
Cedar Rapids
Call
Grant Wood Area
42Nd St. NE
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