There is a lot of conflicting information about the benefits or dangers of dog vaccines. This short article will help shed some light on what the World’s top veterinarians think about vaccines for dogs. You’ll also learn of an easy test, called a titer test, your dog could take to minimize the chances of bad [...]

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Doctor Leads Quest for Safer Ways to Care for Patients
Dr. Peter J. Pronovost, medical director of the Quality and Safety Research Group at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, travels the country advising hospitals on innovative safety measures.
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STATE HOSPITAL STUDY: Local infection rate lower than expected
Jackson’s two hospitals reported lower than [...]

What’s on: Thursday’s picks
What’s on: Life! picks for Thursday
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South Dakota budget chief questions some proposed cuts
State budget director Jason Dilges says some of the proposals could have unintended consequences, such as reducing the state’s childhood vaccination program.
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Why don’t we vaccinate against chickenpox?
It is peak season for chicken pox – the highly contagious, blistering virus which for most children is unpleasant and for a very few lethal. A safe and effective vaccine is available – why don’t we use it?
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Free H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Offered On Tuesday
First Volunteer Bank [...]