Adult Vaccinations

It can be a little unsettling that moment you realize one of your dog's eyes doesn't look quite how it usually does. And if your dog's got a swollen eye, you might be wondering what to do. We spoke with Anmarie Moucha, a registered veterinary nurse with DodoVet, who explained how dogs get swollen eyes and why you should call your vet right away if this ever happens. Why is my dog's eye swollen? There are a ton of reasons why your dog's eye might be swollen. "The list of causes for swollen or irritated eyes is nearly endless," Moucha told The Dodo. "The cause can be determined by some other symptoms (discharge, swelling, redness, squinting) as well as diagnostic testing." Some causes include: Your vet will be able to determine what's causing the swelling in your dog's eye either by examining other symptoms he has or running diagnostic tests. How serious is my dog's swollen eye? The severity of your dog's swollen eye will depend on ...

Following almost two months of investigations by several local and federal law enforcement agencies, five people have been arrested and 1.6 pounds of methamphetamine are off the streets. Michael Price, 42, of Kinston, is charged with traffic in methamphetamine, two counts of felony possession of schedule II controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a felon, two counts of possession with intent to manufacture, sell, distribute a schedule two controlled substance, manufacture schedule II controlled substance and conspiring to traffic methamphetamine.  More: Changes in Craven County Schools: Who are the new leaders for the 2022-23 school year? More: Who is bringing a new $10M heart and vascular, primary care facility to New Bern? More: National country music group, famous author headline things to do in New Bern in September He was given a $350,000 secure bond.  Jeremy Pittman, 27, of Kinston, is charged with felony possession of schedule II cont...

The focus on monkeypox and COVID-19 may distract us from the flu, but this respiratory virus is still among us – and could come back stronger this year. Flu cases have been fewer over the past two years, probably because the community was more diligent about wearing masks, social distancing and quarantines related to COVID-19, said Dr. Jason Bowling, University Health's hospital epidemiologist. But Bowling notes that as some of these measures relax, it would not be surprising to see the flu become more prevalent or even show up outside of the normal flu season of October through April. "Information coming out just recently is showing that Australia is having more influenza this year than they had in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, so we may see a rebound of influenza activity," Bowling said. He recommends that everyone obtain their annual flu shot when available and stay aware of flu prevalence within the community. We are partnering with Bexar County Judge ...

When you apply heat to affected area, it can help to relieve the pain that happens due to the pressure from bile buildup. You could use a heating pad or heated compress for the same. Photo : iStock New Delhi: The gallbladder is an organ which helps in the process of digestion. It releases the bile juice into the digestive tract that helps to break down the fats that pass through the intestines. This then helps the blood to absorb all the essential nutrients which are required by the body. However, if this process is interrupted, there could arise several health issues and also infections from gallbladder disease. Symptoms of gallbladder infection could be a pain in the upper-right side of the abdomen and this happens due to the inflammation. The other symptoms of gallbladder pain are nausea, vomiting and fever among others. This pain is usually treated with medicines that the doctor will prescribe. However, it could also be treated with natural remedies. Here, take a look at the natur...

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Students heading to university in September are being encouraged to ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations ahead of Freshers' Week to protect themselves against a range of life-threatening illnesses. First year or returning students can be at increased risk of serious diseases such as meningitis, septicaemia and measles as they mix with large numbers of other students from around the country and overseas. The UK Health Security Agency ( UKHSA ) and meningitis charities are urging parents and students to ensure they are protected before the term begins as many of these illnesses arise at the start of the academic year. The 3 vaccines students should get up to date with are: MenACWY – protecting against 4 common strains causing meningitis and septicaemia MMR – protecting against measles, mumps, rubella HPV (for female students) – protecting against cervical and other cancers caused by the human papilloma virus ( HPV ) together with genita...

UAB experts discuss vaccines that adults need to protect themselves and others. UAB experts discuss vaccines that adults need to protect themselves and others. Protection from some childhood vaccines can wear off over time, which is why experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine recommend adults stay on top of their immunizations to help prevent themselves from getting and spreading serious diseases. "Vaccines are one of the most convenient and safest preventive care measures available," said Sumayah Abed, M.D., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Family and Community Medicine and family medicine physician at UAB Medicine Hoover Primary and Specialty Care. "Since immunity gained from vaccines can wear off over time, booster doses are necessary for adults to simulate the immune system during adulthood. In addition to boosters, there are also other vaccines adults need to get as they age to help prot...

This is a short series about a recent breakthrough on the road to developing a much sought-after broadly neutralizing vaccine against all influenza A viruses. If successful, it may act as a precursor to a truly universal flu vaccine, one that protects against all types, subtypes, and lineages of the virus. The breakthrough may also provide a blueprint for developing a Covid-19 vaccine that retains its efficacy in the face of new variants. In the first part of this series, I gave a brief overview of the history and nature of influenza viruses, including why it has been so difficult to develop successful vaccines. Here, and in the previous article, I discuss some of the attempts that have been made to overcome these challenges, including their shortcomings. And in the last few installments I will offer a detailed analysis of the latest —and most promising— advances in the field. Understanding mRNA Technology Traditional influenza vaccines are based on "killed" inf...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] J&J, AbbVie's Imbruvica is first drug to treat kids with cGVHD    FiercePharma

Appendix A Recommendations for routine use of vaccines in children, adolescents, and adults are developed by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). ACIP is chartered as a federal advisory committee to provide expert external advice and guidance to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the use of vaccines and related agents to control vaccine-preventable diseases in the civilian population of the United States. Recommendations for routine use of vaccines in children and adolescents are harmonized to the extent possible with recommendations made by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Recommendations for routine use of vaccines in adults are harmonized with recommendations of AAFP, ACOG, the American College of Physicians (ACP), the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), and the American Academy of Physician Ass...

Group B Streptococcus (group B strep or GBS) is a bacterium that occurs naturally in the gastrointestinal and genital tracts (vagina, uterus, and fallopian tubes). Since it lives in the vagina and rectum of some people, GBS can be passed from the pregnant parent to the baby during labor. Although the bacterium is not usually harmful to adults, it can cause serious side effects in infants. People who are positive for GBS will need to be treated with antibiotics during labor to help prevent the baby from being infected. This article will discuss the cause, symptoms, risk factors, complications, and prevention of group B strep. LumiNola / E+ / Getty Images Causes Bacteria are microscopic, single-celled organisms that live in the environment. For example, Streptococcus (strep) is a type of bacteria found inside and outside humans and animals. Not to be confused with group A strep, which is responsible for strep throat, group B strep is sometimes f...

Abstract Vaccine hesitancy (VH) is considered a top-10 global health threat. The concept of VH has been described and applied inconsistently. This systematic review aims to clarify VH by analysing how it is operationalized. We searched PubMed, Embase and PsycINFO databases on 14 January 2022. We selected 422 studies containing operationalizations of VH for inclusion. One limitation is that studies of lower quality were not excluded. Our qualitative analysis reveals that VH is conceptualized as involving (1) cognitions or affect, (2) behaviour and (3) decision making. A wide variety of methods have been used to measure VH. Our findings indicate the varied and confusing use of the term VH, leading to an impracticable concept. We propose that VH should be defined as a state of indecisiveness regarding a vaccination decision. Main In 2019, vaccine hesitancy (VH) was named by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the ...