Flu vaccine running out across nation before flu season
The AP reports a nationwide shortage of flu vaccine as winter arrives, despite higher production. Distributors say virtually all doses sold. Wyeth-Ayerst plans an extra 500,000 doses for January. CDC notes 21 states with confirmed seasonal strains and warns high risk groups to vaccinate.
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Maryland to begin campaign to improve day care
In unlicensed home day care cases, Maryland will start a two pronged effort in January: a two month amnesty for licenses and a public relations drive to warn parents. About 12 000 providers exist in the state though the exact number is unknown. Officials caution parents to seek licensed care and ask the right questions.
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Howard County sued over alleged sexual harassment promotion denial
The Howard County government faces a civil rights suit filed by the Justice Department on behalf of Susan Ricketts alleging denial of a promotion to a female park attendant and pressure to resign after she complained of sexual harassment. The case marks the county’s first civil rights suit.
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