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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 2003

Page

5

Nasal FluMist offers spray vaccine as alternative to shots

The AP reports FluMist nasal spray will be available next week as an option to traditional injections but at more than double the cost. It cannot be used by infants toddlers seniors 50 plus or those with asthma or chronic illness. The rollout aims to boost vaccination amid concerns of a severe flu season and a potential SARS resurgence.

Washington World Health Organization

Iowa doctors wary of FluMist use in Linn and Johnson counties

A spot check shows most physicians in Linn and Johnson counties do not plan to use FluMist. The University of Iowa Student Health Service will also not provide it. Dr Mary Khawassah notes the vaccine is aimed at younger patients and emphasizes that FluMist does not prevent SARS due to similar symptoms and other winter viruses.

Linn Johnson Counties University of Iowa Student Health Service Mary Khawassah U.S Centers For Disease Control and Prevention

Ex Bush official faced ethics probe over catered industry party

Federal investigators found ex telecommunications policy chief Nancy Victory violated ethics rules by accepting gifts from interests she affected and risking appearance of impropriety. The Commerce IG report, released before her resignation, noted a $3000 catered event at her home with industry guests and a policy change urged afterwards.

Washington Bush Justice Department Commerce Department Nancy Victory Telecommunications and Information Victory

Coast slowly recovers from Isabel in wake of storm

Four days after Hurricane Isabel hit the East Coast, thousands resume work while enduring outages and shortages. Nearly 1.5 million customers lack electricity as roads stay closed from fallen trees and lines. Residents describe lack of water and meals, with elderly evacuees ferried by boat from flooded homes.

Richmond East Coast Isabel M.C. Halstead Kitty Hawk N.C

Grant Wood Area Red Cross volunteers aid hurricane cleanup

Marion and Mount Vernon volunteers Margaret Melchert Nadine Hollis Bev Kriegel Gene Hinman Dot Hinman Diane Mark Leo Mark Peg Burke assist storm cleanup. At least 34 deaths cited as North Carolina Virginia Maryland and Delaware declared federal disaster areas. Residents express frustration as power restoration lags four days poststorm with officials and power company coordinating efforts.

Grant Wood Area Red Cross Margaret Melchert Nadine Hollis Bev Kriegel Marion Gene Dot Hinman Mount Vernon Diane Leo Mark Swisher Peg Burke Coralville North Carolina Virginia Maryland Delaware

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