Flu vaccine plentiful this year offers hope for high risk groups
Local health officials and the CDC say vaccine supply is ample after past delays. High risk groups including seniors, young children, and caregivers are urged to vaccinate in October, with healthy adults advised for November. Hospitals report ready access for employees and widespread clinic availability.
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Weekend Breast Cancer Retreat at The Light Center
The Light Center in Baldwin City hosts a women’s weekend retreat for all stages of dealing with breast cancer on Oct 26 and 27. Presenter Annie Jew and naturopath Farhang Khosh lead sessions. contact Robin Golf at 785 255 4583 for details.
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Scientists map genome on CD with hopes of mass production
J Craig Venter envisions decoding individual human genomes on compact discs at about 500000 per person. He plans nonprofit funding to push toward a 1000 genome, backed by a new gene sequencing center in Rockville, Md, while experts caution the 1000 genome remains years away and current maps link few genes to disease.
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Great Britain
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Waterston
Washington University
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