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  • Autism - Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Diagnosis Of Autism
    By: Tina Khanna | - Autism
    Alternate Names:
    Brain Development Disorder
    Pervasive Developmental Disorder

    About Autism
    Autism is a disorder seen in children of less than 3 years. It is a brain development disorder. Social interaction and communication are seen to be affected in this disorder. It is strongly related to genetic factors. Rarely is it associated with agents that cause birth defects. 0.1 to 0.2 percent people are found to be affected by this disorder. About ...

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  • Anthem Preventive Care For Oh
    By: Onesource Benefits | - Why do we have health insurance? In Ohio, we have health insurance so that if we get sick or have a medical emergency and need to go to the hospital/doctors, we do not need to pay the fees right out of pocket. Would you believe me if I told you that you could limit how much you go to the doctors, not all the way, but at least limit it some? You can! It begins with changing your lifestyle. You can make a choice today to live a healthy lifestyle and by doing so you are decreasing your chances of h ...
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  • Immunization: Call For The Day
    By: Tina Khanna | - Delivering useful and safe vaccines through a well-organized delivery system is one of the most important public health endeavors. Immunization programs aim to reduce mortality due to vaccine preventable diseases, particularly for children.

    But the question is why immunizing our kids? Sometimes we are perplexed by the messages in the media. First we are assured that, thanks to vaccines, some diseases are almost gone. But at the same time, we are also warned to immunize our progeny, ...

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  • Chickenpox - Symptoms, Cause, Tests, Diagnosis Of Chicken Pox
    By: Tina Khanna | -
    Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is the virus responsible for the highly contagious disease commonly known as chickenpox. It is usually a disease seen in young children, from the ages of 4 to 12 years of age.
    A person is contagious from one to five days before the rash appears and continues to be contagious until all the blisters have scabbed over. This means that a person can contract chickenpox from someone who hasnt even showed signs of the disease yet, making avoidance nearly ...

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  • Risks To Avoid During Early Pregnancy
    By: Jessica | - Week by week your pregnant body will be changing and working extra hard to cope, so it makes sense to take extra care of yourself and avoid unnecessary risks especially in the first trimester.

    But dont be alarmed by the multitude of scare stories you mat hear. In reality, there is no reason why, with a bit of extra care and some common sense lifestyle changes, you cant sail through your pregnancy without putting either your baby or yourself in danger.

    Here are som ...

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  • The Tribal People Of Andaman And Nicobar Islands
    By: liss | - The Andaman and Nicobar Islands was first discovered by British people in 1789. At that time the island was occupied by six tribal groups. When people started to immigrate from Bangladesh, Burma and Srilanka, the Island now occupies only five primitive tribal groups.

    We can classify the people of Andaman into two main groups namely, Indigenous or Aborigines and Immigrants or Settlers. The aborigines of Andaman Island include Great Andamanese, Onges, Jarawas and Sentinelese.

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  • Air Pollution And Its Consequences
    By: liss | - The Andaman and Nicobar Islands was first discovered by British people in 1789. At that time the island was occupied by six tribal groups. When people started to immigrate from Bangladesh, Burma and Srilanka, the Island now occupies only five primitive tribal groups.

    We can classify the people of Andaman into two main groups namely, Indigenous or Aborigines and Immigrants or Settlers. The aborigines of Andaman Island include Great Andamanese, Onges, Jarawas and Sentinelese.

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  • Immunization: Call For The Day
    By: Tina Khanna | - Delivering useful and safe vaccines through a well-organized delivery system is one of the most important public health endeavors. Immunization programs aim to reduce mortality due to vaccine preventable diseases, particularly for children.

    But the question is why immunizing our kids? Sometimes we are perplexed by the messages in the media. First we are assured that, thanks to vaccines, some diseases are almost gone. But at the same time, we are also warned to immunize our progeny, ...

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  • Jobelyn Antioxidant: World's Number 1 Natural Antioxidant
    By: Health Forever | - Antioxidants are essentially an assorted class of vitamins and food ingredients that help combat and eliminate free radicals in the body. Free radical build-up precipitates untold misery in your body. Administration of antioxidant supplements has found widespread acceptance in the most orthodox schools of medicine and people have found great relief from various health conditions.

    Free radicals are formed within the cells of the body as a part of their normal metabolic processes. Thi ...

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  • Immunizations For Children-an Ounce Of Prevention Against Serious Diseases
    By: Aline Heller | - Infants are vulnerable to diseases. However, the antibodies that were passed onto them by their mothers through the placenta give them the necessary protection that they need after birth. They also derive continued protection from the antibodies they get from their mothers' milk. This protection, however, does not last.

    To get permanent protection from viral diseases such as measles and polio, and bacterial diseases such as tetanus and pneumonia, children should get vaccinated. ...

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  • Eyelash Growth Stimulator
    By: Dorothy Avelar | - Are you sick and tired of skimpy eyelashes or wearing cheap looking fake ones? Mascara"s that go clumpy making you look older than you really are. Why not grow out your real eyelashes is a safe and natural way using an FDA approved eyelash growth stimulator.

    Long Eyelash Envy affects more than half of all women

    The fashion industry has brought the need for longer fuller more beautiful lashes to the forefront. It would seem the appeal of having long lashes is univ ...

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  • Joint Pain Causes
    By: Amar | - Joint pain is something which causes pain in the joints, gradually spreading to the bones and finally affecting the whole body, making mobility totally impossible and thus bringing one's routine activities too to a stand still. People who are suffering from joint pain may get a feeling that life is miserable, as they are deprived of mobility as well as happiness. Even a mere viral fever can cause pain in bones and joints.

    There are various causes or reasons for joint pain, and simil ...

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  • Black Measles: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
    By: James S Pendergraft | - Today, black measles is also known as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This disease was originally discovered in 1896, somewhere in the area of Idaho in the United States of America. When doctors discovered black measles, it was hard to find adequate information on the causes and symptoms. However, much research has been done over the course of many years, and today one can find significant causes and symptoms of this disease.

    It is caused by a bacterium know as Rickettsia rickettsii a ...

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  • Importance Of Child Immunizations
    By: Nancy | - Parents are really so much afraid often regarding the health of their kids and therefore use plenty of strategies to defend from ailments. The Vital measure to end will be to vaccinate the children. Child Vaccines protect kids by serious and hazardous diseases by way of expanding defenses within their physiques.

    Often it is better for getting prohibited by a disorder instead of relieving that. Child vaccinations keep kids through infectious health conditions and preserve their life. ...

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  • Biological Therapy Treatment In India At Mumbai At Low Cost.
    By: pankaj Nagpal | - Biological Therapy


    What is biological therapy?
    Biological therapy is a type of treatment that works with your immune system. It can help fight cancer or help control side effects (how your body reacts to the drugs you are taking) from other cancer treatments like chemotherapy.

    What is the difference between biological therapy and chemotherapy ?
    Biological therapy and chemotherapy are both treatments that fight cancer. While they may seem alike, th ...

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  • Simple Tips To Get Rid Of Eczema Naturally And Permanently
    By: Charles Zoe | - If you are badly suffering from an eczema skin infection then you are not alone. There are thousands of other people who are the victims of this irritating and embarrassing skin infection. And all of them are looking for the effective remedies which can completely eliminate this infection from the roots.

    Water: water is very good in dealing with eczema as it helps to keep your baby skin well hydrated. Make sure your baby takes enough water daily to flush out toxins from the blood st ...

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  • Pda Closure Surgery In India At Mumbai And Delhi At Low Cost.
    By: pankaj Nagpal | - Patent Ductus Arteriosus Closure / Surgery In India

    What Is Patent Ductus Arteriosus ?

    Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a Congenital defect in which the temporary blood vessel connecting the left pulmonary artery to the aorta in the fetal heart fails to close after birth. In the fetal heart, blood bypasses the lungs and gets oxygen from the placenta. But when the newborn's lungs take over at birth, the body stops producing the chemicals that keep the ductus arteriosus ...

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  • Surefire Tips To Cure Eczema Naturally
    By: Charles Zoe | - Do you want to get rid of eczema permanently? There is a proven natural remedy that will help you get rid of eczema within 2 weeks. Here are some simple natural cures for eczema that you can try:

    Neem Oil - Neem oil, by all means, is a wonder drug. Not only does it relieve the symptoms of eczema, it also removes cold sores, acne and ringworm. Apply it on the sore regions, and they should heal, gradually.

    Last tip - avoid sudden changes in temperatures, don't expose you ...

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  • When Childhood Diseases Happen To Adults
    By: Ethan Kalvin | - Childhood diseases are relatively harmless and when they occur in children most make it through in a few days with little instance. Rest and fluids can help a person get over the chicken pox or even the measles with nary a problem. When it comes to getting these diseases later in life, however, they cannot only be troublesome but deadly. It is important to note that this is the reason why many people insist on having their children vaccinated if they haven't had these diseases by a certain age.< ...
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  • The Causes And Cures For A Joint Pain
    By: Paul Lamba Haughian | - Joint pains can simply ruin ones day or life. We know that these are the parts of our body that move the most, next to the muscles. There can be several causes that can start a joint pain but it is good to know that for every pain that is encountered, there is always an equivalent cure and procedure for each one. As simple as the causes for the joint pains are, there are also simple remedies for them. There are even remedies that can be found in our homes or at the local grocery store.
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  • Joint Pain: What Can Make It Happen?
    By: Paul Lamba Haughian | - Everybody has their own active lifestyle today, regardless of what they do. Some are deep into sports, others love to exercise, and some would simply have their workout by running to work during rush hour. No matter what the activity is, our joints work all the time and eventually, a joint pain would occur during our lifetime.
    Joints are the spaces where our bones meet, and when these areas get worked out, or if there are other reasons for it to fail or be inflamed, pains can occur. There ...

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  • Day Care Director Explains Why Your Child's Immunizations Need To Be Up To Date
    By: Angela Walker | - Immunization is a regular part of most American children's doctor visits. These shots protect people against many serious illnesses and have been a standard of medical care for decades. However, some parents choose not to immunize their children. This causes serious issues for the children, the community and the day care center or school they attend.

    Why Immunize?

    Immunizations, or vaccinations, are shots that give immunity against certain illnesses. Most vaccines are m ...

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  • Lawyers For Cerebral Palsy Association In Arizona
    By: Mahajan | - Understanding cerebral palsy is the first step towards preventing it. Cerebral palsy is a condition when muscle movements and posture is affected (palsy) due to brain damage (cerebral). Unlike chicken pox or measles, cerebral palsy is not a disease but it is a condition. It is not communicable and although there is no cure it is not progressive, as brain damage does not increase over time. Cerebral palsy is a very diverse and complex condition with different people being affected differently. Ea ...
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  • Garlic Health - The Superb Edges Of Garlic!
    By: Steve Henderson | - In this article I am going to be exploring the utilization of garlic for health. Nicknamed the 'stinking rose', this auspicious herb has been revered throughout history as a cure and natural treatment for all manor of conditions. These include mosquito bites, wounds, heart disease, measles, tumors, snake bites, acne, colds, flu and even vampires!

    Garlic's health edges are substantiated by a wealth of modern day research that confirms its anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal pr ...

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  • 6 Old Wives Myths About Common Childhood Illnesses You Must Know
    By: Steven Chang | - Every parent constantly has a thing to say when it comes to their baby's health. Many are facts, but most are mere theories and personal beliefs handed down through generations, which we now call "myths". It is sostrange how myths have gotten deeply rooted, and influenced one's disposition concerning particular health concerns when a lot of it weren't even proven to be true.

    Let us look into some of these well-known myths concerning childhood illnesses and discover the truth behind ...

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  • Manuka Honey For Eye Care
    By: manukahoney12 | - Although there is evidence that the ancient Egyptians used honey to treat eye diseases, the Greek philosopher Aristotle is credited with being among the first to record medicinal use of honey for the eyes as far back as 350 B.C. Honey was also widely used in India to treat eye disease and has been used by traditional healers in Mali to prevent scarring of the cornea in cases of measles. There is also evidence that honey was used by the medieval English to treat eye diseases.

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  • Vaccinations-lowering The Risk
    By: Eva Judge | - Measles can make you feel really sick. By having a vaccination for measles, you can reduce the risk of serious complications such as ear infections, encephalitis which causes swelling of the brain, diarrhea and pneumonia. Imagine how something like measles could affect a child if that child was not vaccinated. You could risk losing that child to the complications. Vaccinations, while they will not stop the virus from occurring, can largely reduce the risk of complications or even death. It is im ...
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  • Crucial Medical Travel Recommendations
    By: Tracy Pearson | - It's estimated that 1 billion people travel by air every year, both domestically as well as internationally, and that this number is going to double in the next 2 decades. As a result of the ease of travel even to far off areas on the globe, a variety of health risks have become a reality. Some of these risks or diseases could have local community wide or global consequences, and quite a lot of of them could be prevented by making sure that the correct immunizations are carried out just before t ...
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  • Know More Information About Measles Symptoms
    By: sadie.backhurst | - What is measles?

    Measles is best known for creating a rash in childhood, but measles can act on other parts of the body and sometimes occurs in adults. Vaccination has drastically lessened the number of causes in the world today, although isolated outbreaks continue to occur.

    There are two types of measles, each caused by a different virus. Both may establish a rash or a fever, however, they are in actuality two different diseases:

    The Rubeola Virus
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  • Aids Epidemic In The Ussr
    By: Denis Portov | - When an adult suffers from а child disease, it is extraordinary painful. Just as it happened to me at the late Soviet time when I caught measles, was bedridden for three days with a fever heat of 40C and was going to die. But then a doctor came, diagnosed the rubeola, I was taken to a specialized hospital and alive and kicking in a couple of days.

    I will never forget those three days - an awful headache, general muzziness because of high temperature and in three days no tho ...

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  • Echinacea For Colds And Flu?
    By: Paulina Jenkins | - Echinacea is a North American perennial plant with beautiful flowers. This herb has been used as an alternative medicine for centuries. The North American Indians living in plains were fully aware of the medicinal properties of this plant. Echinacea belongs to the Ragweed family and is often called the purple cone flower.

    The roots of Echinacea are found to have anti-biotic, anti-viral and immunity enhancing properties. Echinacea is a booster for the immune system. It activates ...

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  • Detailed Information On Measles
    By: Juliet | - Measles, also known as rubeola, is a viral infection (Morbillivirus) of your respiratory system. Measles is very rare in the United States. Measles is spread through respiration , and is highly contagious90% of people without immunity sharing a house with an contaminated person will catch it. Measles is highly contagious. When someone with measles sneezes or coughs, he or she can spread virus droplets through the air and infect others. It causes a total-body skin rash and flu-like sympto ...
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  • Detailed Information On German Measles
    By: Juliet | - German measles (rubella) is an illness caused by a virus. It is an infection that primarily affects the skin and lymph nodes. It is usually transmitted by droplets from the nose or throat that others breathe in. It can also pass through a pregnant woman's bloodstream to infect her unborn child. The disease can last 1-5 days. Children recover more quickly than adults. Like most viruses living along the respiratory tract, it is passed from person to person by tiny droplets in the air that are brea ...
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  • Vaccination - Safe Or Dangerous?
    By: Patrick Hamouy | - It is widely thought in the medical profession that infections and many diseases are mainly / partly caused by viruses or bacteria.

    In a healthy body, these bacteria are identified by our immune system that will proceed to manufacture antibodies to render them harmless. Should our immune system be deficient in any way because of bad eating habits, negative emotions / stress or a toxic environment, then these bacteria will either not be picked up by our immune cells or an insuffici ...

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  • Chickenpox Added To The Mmr - Surely That's Going Too Far Isn't It?
    By: Jean Shaw | - My youngest son has autism. He developed it after his MMR vaccination and whilst I don't believe it was the sole cause for his lifelong disability, I am personally convinced it was a contributory factor.The main cause, I believe, was mercury.

    The MMR however is a contentious issue. Many parents refuse to allow their children to have it. They believe, (rightly or wrongly), that to give three live viruses simultaneously to their young offspring whilst their immune systems are s ...

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  • Head Lice Still A Common Childhood Ailment
    By: jason ciment | - Medical research has made great strides in the last century in curing most of the fatal diseases affecting the children. Deaths in children by mumps, measles or polio has been completely eradicated. However some common ailments like cold and head lice have no cure as of yet.

    The human louse, which causes head live, is a tiny bug that survives on human blood. While it is similar to the ticks and fleas that infest animals, the louse can only prey upon humans, and can only live on site ...

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  • Adult Bedwetting: Facing A Closet Issue
    By: Natron Changa | - About one in every 10 five-year-olds experience bed wetting. This is why bed wetting in young children is an acknowledged and accepted condition, similar to experiencing measles. That is, children develop immunity from measles and they eventually outgrow bedwetting.

    Bed wetting in older children, although less talked about, is also an accepted condition. Parents even seek out the help of health professionals to find solutions to stop or reduce the bedwetting. Among teenagers, bedw ...

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  • Mass Immunization Programs Are Still Working
    By: Andi Michaels | - Making sure your children are up to date in receiving their vaccinations against crippling and deadly diseases is a routine part of every parent's responsibilities. The process is simple and easy, the vaccinations being provided by the child's doctor in a regular check-up appointment.

    Immunization in developed countries is common and the general economic level of the population means that having your child vaccinated and protected from deadly diseases such as the measles is rea ...

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  • How Edward Jenner Dicovered The Smallpox Vaccine
    By: Andi Michaels | - There are not many people in the world who are not somewhat familiar with the work of Edward Jenner. Even if they do not know his name, they should know the product he created: The world's first small pox vaccine. With this discovery, a new world of medical solutions opened up for humanity.

    No longer is death by small pox, debilitating pain from polio, death or serious illness from measles, mumps and rubella a constant danger. Through a series of scheduled vaccinations, a ch ...

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  • Measles Overview
    By: John Brown | - With vaccination being as common as it is, most people don't know anything about the symptoms and treatment of measles. Measles, also known as rubeola, is an infectious viral disease that affects the respiratory system and occurs in winter and spring.

    The most common symptoms of measles are fever, a hacking cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and a spreading rash. Measles can also cause serious complications.

    The incubation period for measles is about 2 weeks from on ...

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  • Treatment Of Measles
    By: David Davis | - With the advent of immunizations, measles seems to be a thing of the past. But not everyone has been immunized. Do you know what to do if someone you care for gets measles?

    Measles, also known as rubeola, is an infectious viral disease that primarily affects the a respiratory system and occurs in winter and spring. The common symptoms of measles include fever, a hacking cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and a spreading rash, some of which last about 2 weeks. Serious and rare comp ...

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  • Measles Transmission And Diagnosis
    By: David Williams | - How does a person get measles? How do you treat it? Do you know the answer?

    Measles, also known as rubeola, is an infectious viral disease that affects the a respiratory system and mostly occurs in winter and spring. The most common symptoms of measles include fever, runny nose, a hacking cough, conjunctivitis, and a spreading rash, some of which last about 2 weeks. In most cases, measles treatment simply involves treating the symptoms with paracetamol, regular rinsing of the mout ...

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  • A Mother's Instincts.
    By: Peter Nisbet | - Copyright 2006 Peter Nisbet

    Ignore a mother's instincts about her child's health at your peril!

    Whether you are a health professional or a parent with an unwell child, you must always remember that a mother knows far better than any doctor or physician whether her child is seriously ill or not. No member of the medical profession should ever ignore a mother's instincts in these matters, and neither should the mother.

    This is particularly true of menin ...

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  • How Vaccines Work
    By: Peter Nisbet | - Copyright 2006 Peter Nisbet

    When an organism gets into your body and causes an infection, your body gathers its defences and fights against them. This is the basic principle of how vaccines work.

    Certain cells in your blood make what are called antibodies', molecules which are designed to attack specific germs and viruses. These attach to the invaders in your bloodstream and prevent them from invading other cells. Each virus or bacterium has an individual shape, ...

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  • The Mmr Controversy: Do You Know The Facts?
    By: Peter Nisbet | - Copyright 2006 Peter Nisbet

    There is a lot of controversy at the moment regarding the MMR vaccine, specifically the measles portion of it. Many parents are nervous about allowing their children to have the MMR vaccination due mainly, I believe, to its link with autism.

    Most people have quite a fixed opinion I have found, though are unsure what the actual evidence is that they are believing. There is no shortage of information about MMR and autism, and it is easily ...

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  • Advice To Parents On Childhood Measles - Part Ii
    By: Peter Nisbet | - Copyright 2006 Peter Nisbet

    In Part 1 I explained how a lack of knowledge about measles symptoms and resistance to MMR has resulted in some parents starting up measles parties to ensure that their children caught measles early and so gain immunity that way. This is mistaken in my view and many people are unaware that measles is still a major killer. In part II I will explain to parents what the measles symptoms are, in what order they should appear and when to call a docto ...

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  • Advice To Parents On Childhood Measles Part I
    By: Peter Nisbet | - Copyright 2006 Peter Nisbet

    Measles is caused by a virus of the influenza family. The initial measles symptoms are a bit like a bad cold or flu, but with a rash! The vast majority of parents do not know what measles really is, other than being a childhood illness. They know it has a rash and is infectious, but thats about it. They have probably never seen it and dont know anyone who has had it. Most doctors would not recognise measles symptoms until the rash appeared, n ...

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  • Tropical Diseases - Travellers Beware
    By: Anne Wolski | - Copyright 2006 Anne Wolski

    In a world where there is still a huge proportion of people living in conditions which can, at best, be described as absolutely shocking, is it any wonder that tropical diseases are still rampant and on the increase? Despite the valiant efforts of medical teams and governments, these diseases remain a resilient adversary of the human race.

    There are still a large number of people dying from these diseases, particularly in developing countr ...

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