HPV vaccine now comes in two doses for preteens
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Rochester, Minnesota - New Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine guidance for preteens from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) means more Americans will be protected from cancer. The new recommendations will enable the HPV vaccine series to be delivered to children in two doses instead of three. The CDC says adolescents 11-14 can take the two-dose vaccine series. The three-dose schedule will remain in effect for ages 15-26.
Could exercise help prevent lymphedema?
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Rochester, Minnesota - Lymphedema is most commonly caused by the removal of or damage to your lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment. It results from a blockage in your lymphatic system, which is part of your immune system. The blockage prevents lymph fluid from draining well, and the fluid buildup leads to swelling.
What you need to know about this year’s flu vaccine
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Rochester, Minnesota - In addition to changing leaves, the arrival of fall usually signifies the beginning of flu season.
Brookwood Farms, Inc. Recalls Pulled Pork Products
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Washington, DC - Brookwood Farms, Inc., a Siler City, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 126,570 pounds of pulled pork products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains soy, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label.
Jump-start your day with a healthy breakfast
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Scottsdale, Arizona - It might be the last thing on your morning to-do list, or worse, it might not be on your list at all. But a healthy breakfast refuels your body, jump-starts your day and may even benefit your overall health. So don't skip this meal - it may be more important than you think.
FDA awards 21 grants to stimulate product development for rare diseases
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it has awarded 21 new clinical trial research grants totaling more than $23 million over the next four years to boost the development of products for patients with rare diseases. These new grants were awarded to principal investigators from academia and industry with research spanning domestic and international clinical sites.
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