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Vaccine Hunters - An Injection of Hope
Posted on June 9, 2009
Vaccine Hunters is a four-part BBC World documentary series (original aired February 2007) that examines the science of modern vaccines, what it takes to deliver them to some of the economically poorest people in the world, and the challenges and opportunities… Continue
First Death in Virginia Associated With H1N1 Influenza Virus
Posted on June 3, 2009
(RICHMOND, Va.)— The first death in Virginia associated with the new influenza A (H1N1) virus, also called swine flu, was announced today by State Health Commissioner Karen Remley, M.D., MBA. The patient was an adult female from the Chesapeake Health Dis… Continue
Parental Refusal Of Pertussis Vaccination Is Associated With An Increased Risk Of Pertussis Infection In Children
Posted on June 1, 2009
The June 2009 issue of the journal Pediatrics includes an article titled "Parental Refusal of Pertussis Vaccination Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Pertussis Infection in Children." It was written by Jason M. Glanz, PhD; David L. McClure, PhD; David J.… Continue
Special Events
Adolescent Immunizations in Virginia
PIV presents a state-wide program on adolescent vaccines to increase awareness and educate primary care and specialty physicians in Virginia.