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Hib Vaccine Shortage ExtendedNovember 20, 2008, 6:04 am by WebMDThe current U.S. shortage of childhood Hib vaccine, cut off in December 2007, will continue at least until mid-2009, the CDC warns.
More from WebMD Walk to Ward Off Age-Related Weight Gain WebMD: January 5, 2009, 12:23 pm Walking as little as a half hour a day may keep the extra pounds from adding up as you get older. Diabetes Slows Brain Function WebMD: January 5, 2009, 11:27 am Even mild type 2 diabetes, well controlled, slows mental function. The effect appears early but remains stable, at least while diabetes remains mild, a Canadian study shows. Bulimia Tied to Brain Differences WebMD: January 5, 2009, 4:20 am Women with bulimia nervosa may particularly impulsive because of their brain activity patterns, a new study shows. Kawasaki Disease: No Link to Travolta Death WebMD: January 5, 2009, 3:14 am Jett Travolta's childhood brush with Kawasaki disease is highly unlikely to have caused the seizures that apparently led to his death, a Kawasaki expert tells WebMD. Which Kids Need Antidepressants? WebMD: January 2, 2009, 11:45 am Medication helps depressed kids -- but only those whose symptoms are severe enough to warrant antidepressant treatment, an analysis of clinical trial data suggests.
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