Kerry to undergo cancer surgery before campaign
Democratic nominee John Kerry will have prostate surgery at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore after a diagnosis of very early, curable cancer. Dr. Patrick Walsh says Kerry has a 95 percent chance of cure and will return to work in a few weeks. Kerry planned a 5 p.m. news conference in Washington to announce the diagnosis.
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Poll shows majority favor smallpox vaccine uptake
Michaele Tharett backs vaccination for self and child if available. An Associated Press poll finds 54 percent of adults would get the smallpox shot, down from 61 percent in November 2001. Children would not be vaccinated unless a bioterror attack occurs. trials for them are not underway. Federal officials cite safety and ethical concerns.
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