Texas H1N1 Vaccine Update
The limited supply is being sent to public and private providers for certain priority groups
       The Texas Department of State Health Services continues to order the state’s full allocation of the H1N1 vaccine as quickly as possible, with about 3.6 million doses ordered as of yesterday. More orders and shipments will follow as providers confirm their orders with DSHS.
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Food and environmental allergies pose threat to children
Signs of a reaction include allergic skin conditions such as eczema and hives
         HOUSTON – (Nov. 20, 2009) – When introducing your newborn to new foods, be sure to look out for signs of food allergies, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine.
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Kick off for a weight-gain-free holiday season
It's time to get a fresh start
        
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Study reveals significant limitations to ultrasound diagnosis among obese pregnant women
Try to keep weight down
        
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Ultrasound enhances noninvasive Down syndrome tests
Noninvasive screening for Down syndrome (as well as the other major fetal genetic or chromosomal abnormalities in the developing baby) involves a specific early ultrasound and series of tests for biochemicals in the mother’s blood at particular times during pregnancy. Depending on the institution and clinic, tests are done during the first and/or second trimesters of pregnancy.
        
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What you need for the bleed
Dry winter air promotes nosebleeds
       MADISON, Wis.— Tilt your head back to stop a bloody nose?
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Keep up with a weight-gain-free holiday season
If you do overeat, Rosenbaum suggested you get up and walk around or sit in a more comfortable chair, especially before engaging in that annual touch football game or any high-impact activity
     HOUSTON – (Dec. 1, 2009) – With the holidays upon us, it’s important to be judicious with your food intake throughout the season to avoid holiday weight gain, said a physician at Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu).   
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Hometown Health addresses hand washing, teeth sensitivity, monitoring diabetes and more
Staying healthy worth a few extra seconds for hand washing
     
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