Chicken pox vaccineEs staying power questioned

Article Abstract:

The case of children in Concord, New Hampshire, who were affected by the chicken pox even after receiving varicella vaccine are discussed. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigators found that the vaccine prevented the most severe forms of chicken pox, but that children who had received it more than three years earlier were most at risk for developing mild or moderate forms of the disease.

Children, Health aspects, Drug therapy, Chickenpox

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H.pylori vaccine research shows promise

Article Abstract:

Several studies have suggested various strategies that may lead to a vaccine for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a bacterium associated with anxiety disorders, strokes, peptic ulcers, and stomach cancer. Even though the Institute of Medicine report on vaccine priorities has rated H. pylori as the second-highest priority, some physicians are not sure that the vaccine would make an impact in the U.S.

Care and treatment, Risk factors, Stroke (Disease), Stroke, Helicobacter infections, Stomach cancer

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Researchers hunt for weapons against shingles

Article Abstract:

Prevention of shingles among the elderly can be achieved by tai chi or a strong dose of the chicken pox vaccine. The issues faced in the delivery of the vaccine are discussed.

Prevention, Influence, Shingles (Disease), Herpes zoster

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