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CDC holds 2nd meeting on meningitis vaccine for infants - Related Stories - AAP SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “During the second of four forums held by the CDC, more than 100 parents, health care providers and other advocates tackled the pros and cons of giving the meningitis vaccine to infants, with some of them sharing personal experience with the disease or concerns about the vaccine. A CDC official said…View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Most Recently Shared on July 14, 2011 at 2:19 am By:

songMD Clara Song Pediatrician, Physician, and Doctor

CDC holds 2nd meeting on meningitis vaccine for infants http://t.co/TNa2EwK

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National Meningitis Association

nmaus.org — “A nonprofit organization founded by parents to educate parents, students, health professionals and public policy makers about the dangers of meningococcal disease and vaccination efforts.View full resource at nmaus.org

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Most Recently Shared on October 29, 2010 at 5:00 pm By:

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Meningitis risks, prevention, stories - parents of adolescents, get informed! http://www.nmaus.org/programs/getting-it/

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VOICES OF MENINGITIS™

voicesofmeningitis.com — “Every parent should know the dangers of meningitis. Visit this site and learn how to protect your kids.View full resource at voicesofmeningitis.com

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nataliehodgePersonal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr Hodge was a featured speaker at the Mayo Clinic's Transform Symposium in '09 and has been named by Brian Dolan of Mobi Heath News as "The First iPhone Doctor". She is the author of The Personal Pediatrics Primer for the Progressive Parent.

Dr. Hodge's special interests in pediatrics include nutrition, prevention and the potential for the internet to strengthen physician patient relationships. Dr. Hodge is a member of the Health care Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a Fellow of the Academy of Pediatrics' Quality and Innovation Network, and a founding member of the Society for Participatory Medicine. Participatory Medicine is an emerging group of engaged patients and physicians who believe that mutual trust and understanding as well as use of media, health IT strengthens the physician patient relationship and provides for better care." /> Natalie Hodge, MD, FAAP Pediatrician, Physician, Active Health Library, and Doctor

VOICES OF MENINGITISâ„¢ http://bit.ly/ePT1dF Very touching story...please RT!

1 year ago...

Launch Of New Vaccine To End Meningitis A Epidemics In Africa

medicalnewstoday.com — “Next Monday is the launch in West Africa of an affordable new vaccine that promises to deliver one of Africa's biggest public health success stories. The launch, followed by a nationwide immunizatView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Launch Of New Vaccine To End Meningitis A Epidemics In Africa http://mnt.to/3NqQ #vaccines #immunesystem

1 year ago...

WHO to launch cheap meningitis vaccine in Africa | Reuters

reuters.com — “LONDON (Reuters) - More than 12 million people in Burkino Faso will be the first to receive a new meningitis vaccine as part of an Africa-wide immunization plan, the World Health Organization said on Monday. TheView full resource at reuters.com

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1 Teen Dead, Another Battling Meningitis - News Story - WCVB Boston

thebostonchannel.com — “A New Hampshire teenager died at a Boston hospital from complications from viral meningitis over the weekend, and a Massachusetts girl is being treated for the infection, health officials said.View full resource at thebostonchannel.com

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1 Teen Dead, Another Battling Meningitis: A New Hampshire teenager died at a Boston hospital from complications fr... http://bit.ly/cHAN38

2 years ago...

Neurology Medical News about Meningitis

mdlinx.com — “Recurrent Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Meningitis in Elderly PersonsView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Most Recently Shared on June 21, 2010 at 8:19 am By:

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Recurrent Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Meningitis in Elderly Persons: Archives of Neurology http://bit.ly/aN3w8a #neurology #mdlinx

2 years ago...

Parental Concern Central To First NICE Clinical Guideline For Meningitis

medicalnewstoday.com — “Every parent knows the story and every parent dreads it. You take a feverish child to the doctors, you know something isn't right; but you are just sent back home with advice about paracetamol. HoView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Parental Concern Central To First NICE Clinical Guideline For Meningitis http://mnt.to/3JLg #pediatrics

2 years ago...

IV Treatment May Lower Risk Of Dying From Bacterial Meningitis

medicalnewstoday.com — “New research shows that an intravenous (IV) treatment may cut a person's risk of dying from bacterial meningitis. The research is published in the September 29, 2010, online issue of NeurologyView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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IV Treatment May Lower Risk Of Dying From Bacterial Meningitis http://mnt.to/3Kzb #viruses #bacteria

2 years ago...

Infectious Dis. Medical News about Meningitis

mdlinx.com — “Recurrent Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Meningitis in Elderly PersonsView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Most Recently Shared on June 21, 2010 at 11:05 am By:

MDLinx Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician

Recurrent Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Meningitis in Elderly Persons: Archives of Neurology http://bit.ly/doUkKn #ID

2 years ago...

Health Care Reporters: CDC To Pull Plug On Meningitis Vaccine Over Cost?

medicalnewstoday.com — “I am writing to alert you to a story that has been grossly under-reported but is vitally important to infant health and the fight against meningitis.Meningitis is a rare disease, but it'sView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Health Care Reporters: CDC To Pull Plug On Meningitis Vaccine Over Cost? http://mnt.to/3Wj6 #vaccines #immunesystem

1 year ago...

Research shows dexamethasone treatment effective for bacterial meningitis

news-medical.net — “New research shows that an intravenous (IV) treatment may cut a person's risk of dying from bacterial meningitis. The research is published in the September 29, 2010, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The treatment is called dexamethasone.View full resource at news-medical.net

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Research shows dexamethasone treatment effective for bacterial meningitis

news-medical.net — “New research shows that an intravenous (IV) treatment may cut a person's risk of dying from bacterial meningitis. The research is published in the September 29, 2010, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The treatment is called dexamethasone.View full resource at news-medical.net

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Research shows dexamethasone treatment effective for bacterial meningitis: New research shows that an intravenous ... http://bit.ly/c1BD09

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New IV Treatment For Bacterial Meningitis | Medical News and Health Information

ivanhoe.com — “(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- IV treatment for patients with bacterial meningitis may decrease a person's risk of dying, a new study says. Bacterial Meningitis is a coView full resource at ivanhoe.com

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Experts Urge Meningitis Vaccinations For Students - Time For Kids News Story - WISC Madison

channel3000.com — “Experts Urge Meningitis Vaccinations For Students - Time For Kids News Story - WISC MadisonView full resource at channel3000.com

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Experts Urge Meningitis Vaccinations For Students: MADISON, Wis. -- An area mother who lost her college-aged son t... http://bit.ly/bXQxfq

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  • nataliehodgePersonal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr Hodge was a featured speaker at the Mayo Clinic's Transform Symposium in '09 and has been named by Brian Dolan of Mobi Heath News as "The First iPhone Doctor". She is the author of The Personal Pediatrics Primer for the Progressive Parent.

    Dr. Hodge's special interests in pediatrics include nutrition, prevention and the potential for the internet to strengthen physician patient relationships. Dr. Hodge is a member of the Health care Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a Fellow of the Academy of Pediatrics' Quality and Innovation Network, and a founding member of the Society for Participatory Medicine. Participatory Medicine is an emerging group of engaged patients and physicians who believe that mutual trust and understanding as well as use of media, health IT strengthens the physician patient relationship and provides for better care." />

    Natalie Hodge, MD, FAAP

    Natalie Hodge MD FAAP has 10 years of experience practicing pediatric medicine in St. Louis, Mo. She graduated from the University of Kentucky Medical School in 19995 and then completed Washington University's program at St. Louis Children's Hospital in 1998. Dr. Hodge spent three years developing and refining the personalized house call platform creating cloud-based technology, e-commerce, and marketing platform solutions for mobile medical practice. She is Co-Founder and Chief Health Officer of Personal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr Hodge was a featured speaker at the Mayo Clinic's Transform Symposium in '09 and has been named by Brian Dolan of Mobi Heath News as "The First iPhone Doctor". She is the author of The Personal Pediatrics Primer for the Progressive Parent.

    Dr. Hodge's special interests in pediatrics include nutrition, prevention and the potential for the internet to strengthen physician patient relationships. Dr. Hodge is a member of the Health care Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a Fellow of the Academy of Pediatrics' Quality and Innovation Network, and a founding member of the Society for Participatory Medicine. Participatory Medicine is an emerging group of engaged patients and physicians who believe that mutual trust and understanding as well as use of media, health IT strengthens the physician patient relationship and provides for better care.

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