No, MORE Dogs in Stores
Scenes from a typical Saturday in Seattle, presented with little comment: AND THEN: this morning, a young man brought a … Continue reading No, MORE Dogs in Stores
Category: Health
In State Senate, a Few are Already Sick of Seattle’s Leave
Seattle’s Paid Sick & Safe Time ordinance has been in effect since September 1, 2012, but in the State Senate, Rodney Tom (D*-48th District) and a few Republican senators have already decided to gut the municipal legislation. With flu rampant and pertussis epidemic in Washington, now might seem a particularly bad time to work against public health. Continue reading In State Senate, a Few are Already Sick of Seattle’s Leave
Pertussis Vaccine Challenged by the Rise of Pertactin Mutants
All things being equal, you would rather not have pertussis in Philadelphia, where there is evidence of a vaccine-resistant strain of pertussis springing up. The CDC is downplaying the discovery a bit, because the resistance discovered affects just one component of the acellular whooping cough vaccine. Continue reading Pertussis Vaccine Challenged by the Rise of Pertactin Mutants
Would You Like the Real Flu or Fake Flu? Chances are Good Either Way.
The norovirus is the most common culprit in stomach bugs (salmonella is #2) that produce vomiting and diarrhea. There is some body ache overlap, but influenza is more likely to feel like a high fever and mean cold ganged up on you. This winter, the nation has been beset by both. Continue reading Would You Like the Real Flu or Fake Flu? Chances are Good Either Way.
Nasal Spray is Tops for Flu Protection for Kids
According to a 2011 study of studies conducted by infectious disease experts, the flu nasal sprays (or LAIVs) “consistently show highest efficacy in young children (aged 6 months to 7 years),” at 83 percent effectiveness. The trivalent inactivated vaccine (TIV) that’s in a flu shot rings in at 59 percent effectiveness in adults 18 to 64. Continue reading Nasal Spray is Tops for Flu Protection for Kids
Smartphone Apps Track Vaccination Shots for Tots
Search on “vaccination” in the iTunes app store, and you’ll see a wealth of results, from the American College of Physicians Immunization Advisor (aimed at medical professionals) to all-in-one milestone-guide apps like Baby Sense and Tot Tracker, which include vaccination suggestions. (There are also apps that sort out travel vaccinations for you.) Continue reading Smartphone Apps Track Vaccination Shots for Tots
President Obama Responds to White House Petition for Reducing Gun Violence
“But you know what, I am also betting that the majority — the vast majority — of responsible, law-abiding gun owners would be some of the first to say that we should be able to keep an irresponsible, law-breaking few from buying a weapon of war. I’m willing to bet that they don’t think that using a gun and using common sense are incompatible ideas.” Continue reading President Obama Responds to White House Petition for Reducing Gun Violence