No evidence rubella vaccine harms unborns says CDC
The CDC and its Immunization Practices Advisory Committee report no evidence that the rubella vaccine in use since 1979 causes birth defects like congenital rubella syndrome. They caution against vaccinating pregnant women due to a theoretical risk, noting zero observed CRS in 153 vaccinated susceptible women and align findings with UK and West German studies.
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Atlanta
National
Centers For Disease Control
CDC
United Kingdom
West Germany
U S infant mortality rate drops dramatically
The CDC reports a dramatic drop in infant deaths since 1960 with blacks facing nearly twice the mortality rate of whites. Black infants born very low birth weight show some crossover survival advantages, while factors like maternal education and early prenatal care strongly reduce risk.
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Atlanta
United States
Centers For Disease Control
District of Columbia
Puerto Rico
Carol Bogue
CDC
Hogue
County hosts cancer detection clinics for women
Frederick County Health Department in Winchester Hall hosts clinics on Tuesday May 6 focusing on Pap tests for cervical cancer and breast cancer screening. A breast self examination film is shown and attendees learn self-checking. Appointments via American Cancer Society 662-2357 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Frederick County Health Department
Winchester Hall
Frederick
American
American Cancer Society
Interfaith coalition seeks AIDS hospice in Baltimore area
A Baltimore religious coalition calls for an AIDS hospice to serve victims. The group cites about 20 000 AIDS cases in Maryland and says current care relies on home services, with four of nine Baltimore area hospices denying AIDS patients. They aim to establish a dedicated AIDS hospice by year end to offer a home like setting and spiritual support.
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Aids Interfath Network
Baltimore
Maryland
Don Miller
Baltimore-area
Visiting Nurse Association of
St. Agnes
Sinai, St. Joseph
Church
Miller
Tns
Edwin Bennett
Richard Kelly
Central
Sarah Bur
Coalition
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Antietam Refrigeration Company
Fraon
Ederick County
Avanagre
Interfaith Coalition
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Rock Cliff Drive
Martinsburg
Seely's
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