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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Maryland dog attack caught on camera, victim claims police never responded
DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. - A dog attack captured on video has sparked concerns after the victim says police never responded to multiple emergency calls in the immediate aftermath. The Brief Dog attack caught on video sparks concerns over emergency response delays. Victim, 11-month-old rescue both injured; police allegedly did not respond in the immediate aftermath. Investigation ongoing. The woman, who asked not to be identified, said she was visiting her new home in District Heights last weekend when the attack occurred. What we know A neighbor's Ring camera recorded the entire incident, showing a large dog lunging at her 11-month-old rescue named, "Lily of the Valley," just before 10 a.m. this past Sunday. The woman credits her neighbor with running to help and taking her to get urgent care. She tells FOX 5 she suffered severe finger injuries, and her dog sustained multiple puncture wounds. She also said she had to get a Tetanus shot and at least seven rabies shots, with more rounds expected. The victim shared timestamps of her calls to 9-1-1. You hear a neighbor instruct someone in their home to call 9-1-1. FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez also heard the radio dispatch call go out for a woman bit by a dog on Prince Stephanie Court. However, the victim claims no officer or ambulance ever came. FOX 5 reached out to Prince George's County Police. We are also aware District Heights has a small department. In an emotional interview Wednesday morning, the woman told FOX 5, "I'm an new resident at Prince George's County and I was just appalled at the fact that response didn't come." "I'm sorry," she said wiping away tears, "and I don't how much longer I could have waited. I definitely couldn't' drive myself so I'm not sure what would've happened if the neighbors — if that one neighbor hadn't taken me to the hospital. And I think it's terrible that — for anyone to have to go through that or not get help if they need it." The woman says it was over an hour after the incident when she got a call from an officer wanting to take a police report. She says she later spoke with that officer in-person, who apparently told her an ambulance couldn't come until police secured the scene. That is not uncommon practice for responses in the region. However, it's still not clear why police did not immediately respond to this emergency. This is a developing story. The Source Information in this article comes from details gathered by FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez, including an interview with the victim.
CBS News
02-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Pasadena resident tests positive for whooping cough after Kidspace Children's Museum visit
A Pasadena resident tested positive for whooping cough after visiting the Kidspace Children's Museum in late April, according to public health staff. The resident visited the museum between 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, April 25. The Pasadena Public Health Department advised families who visited the Kidspace Children's Museum during that time frame to monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days and to be wary of increased coughing severity or breathing issues, especially in young children or infants. PPHD staff said early signs of whooping cough resemble symptoms of a cold, mainly sneezing, runny nose, and a mild cough. It is typically accompanied by a low-grade fever, less than 100.4 degrees, with the cough worsening over one to two weeks. Severe coughing may cause gasping, vomiting or trouble breathing. Infants may not develop a cough but could turn red or blue, gag or stop breathing. Residents who visited Kidspace during the time frame should contact their healthcare provider if anyone in their household develops a persistent cough or cold symptoms. Anyone who becomes sick should stay at home until cleared by a doctor or after five days of appropriate antibiotic treatment. Babies and pregnant women should avoid contact with sick people. Infants, pregnant women and caregivers of infants are considered high-risk contacts and may need preventative antibiotics even if they do not show symptoms. PPHD staff recommends that children, pregnant women and caregivers are up-to-date on their Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis vaccines. Kids who are either 11 or 12 years old and pregnant women should also receive their boosters. Pasadena offers vaccinations from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Staying healthy after floods, advice from Health District
WICHITA COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) — The Wichita County Public Health District offers tips for those affected by heavy rainfall and flooding. Many health and safety risks come with the unfortunate conditions of flooding and the WFWCPHD keeps the community informed as to how one can keep safe as weather conditions develop. Throw away food that has come into contact with flood waters or was in the fridge without power. Food does not have to smell bad to be bad: unrefrigerated/contaminated food can lead to serious illness due to bacterial growth. Avoid skin contact with contaminated materials or water in a flooded home. Children and pets must be kept away from flood waters. Let water recede completely before being tempted to clean the area. Open wounds should not be exposed to flood water. Get a booster for a tetanus shot. Tetanus vaccines should ideally be administered within the 48-72 hour window of an open wound exposed to flood waters. If you or anyone you know has come into contact with flood waters and may need a tetanus shot, the Health District building is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to receive one. Hepatitis A vaccines are also available for anyone exposed to sewage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Business Standard
25-04-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
How India's vaccine programme ensures access for all, even remote areas
Child health is a powerful measure of a nation's progress, and nutrition and preventive care like vaccination are key to reducing child mortality and illness. According to the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef), these factors are vital for both social and economic development. While India has made notable progress in immunisation coverage, challenges remain. According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), conducted during 2019–21, 76.1 per cent of children received full immunisation. This marks a steady improvement from 62 per cent in NFHS-4 and just 44 per cent in NFHS-3 (2005–06). Yet, with nearly a quarter of children still missing out, awareness and access to quality healthcare infrastructure continue to be pressing issues on the path to universal immunisation. As the world observes World Immunisation Week 2025 under the theme 'Immunisation for All is Humanly Possible', here is all about India's Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP): What is India's Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP)? India's immunisation programme was introduced in 1978 as the Expanded Programme of Immunisation (EPI) by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). In 1985, it was restructured as the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), with a target of 100 per cent coverage for pregnant women and 85 per cent coverage for all infants by 1990. To ensure full immunisation of children up to two years of age and pregnant women with all standard vaccines, the Mission Indradhanush was launched in 2014 under the UIP. This initiative was further scaled up in 2017 as the Intensified Mission Indradhanush to expand coverage. Why India's UIP is one of the world's largest vaccination programmes The UIP is one of the largest public health programmes globally, targeting approximately 27 million infants and 30 million pregnant women annually. It offers protection against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases, including: Tuberculosis (TB) Diphtheria Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Tetanus Poliomyelitis Measles Hepatitis B Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Rotavirus Diarrhoea Rubella Pneumococcal Pneumonia These vaccines are provided at no cost through government healthcare facilities, ensuring equitable access irrespective of socioeconomic status. ALSO READ | JP Nadda launches National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination campaign Full list of free vaccines under India's Universal Immunisation Programme The UIP encompasses the following vaccines: Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) for TB Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) Pentavalent Vaccine (combining Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, and Hib) Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccine Rotavirus Vaccine Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine (in endemic regions) Tetanus and Diphtheria (Td) Vaccine for adolescents and pregnant women Vitamin A Supplementation Vaccine Route Site At Birth BCG, OPV-0, Hepatitis B-0 Intradermal, Oral, Intramuscular Left Upper Arm, Oral, Anterolateral Thigh 6 Weeks Pentavalent-1, OPV-1, IPV-1, Rotavirus-1, PCV-1 Intramuscular, Oral, Intradermal, Oral, Intramuscular Anterolateral Thigh, Oral, Right Upper Arm, Oral, Anterolateral Thigh 10 Weeks Pentavalent-2, OPV-2, Rotavirus-2 Intramuscular, Oral, Oral Anterolateral Thigh, Oral, Oral 14 Weeks Pentavalent-3, OPV-3, IPV-2, Rotavirus-3, PCV-2 Intramuscular, Oral, Intradermal, Oral, Intramuscular Anterolateral Thigh, Oral, Right Upper Arm, Oral, Anterolateral Thigh 9–12 Months MR-1, JE-1 (in endemic areas), PCV Booster, Vitamin A-1 Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Oral Right Upper Arm, Left Upper Arm, Anterolateral Thigh, Oral 16–24 Months DPT Booster-1, OPV Booster, MR-2, JE-2 (in endemic areas), Vitamin A-2 Intramuscular, Oral, Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Oral Anterolateral Thigh, Oral, Right Upper Arm, Left Upper Arm, Oral 5–6 Years DPT Booster-2 Intramuscular Left Upper Arm 10 & 16 Years Td Vaccine Intramuscular Upper Arm U-WIN and CoWIN: How India tracks routine and Covid-19 vaccinations To streamline immunisation efforts, the MoHFW has introduced digital platforms: U-WIN: Aims to digitise the routine immunisation programme, enabling real-time tracking of beneficiaries and vaccine stocks. CoWIN: Initially developed for Covid-19 vaccination, it is being integrated to manage routine immunisation appointments and records.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Free medical care being offered in hardest hit areas throughout McDowell County
IAEGER, WV (WVNS) – Two hospitals are joining forces to bring free vaccines and medical care to harder hit areas throughout McDowell County. Boone Memorial Hospital lent Welch Community Hospital their mobile medical unit. People can come to this mobile unit for Hepatitis A and Tetanus vaccines. These two shots are important for those affected by flooding. FEMA teams survey Raleigh County There is also the option to get screened for the flu, Covid, and Strep. A provider is on-site to treat generalized illnesses. This mobile medical unit was at Iaeger Elementary School for Tuesday, February 25. It will be set up at Bradshaw Town Hall on Wednesday, February 26. On Thursday, February 27, it will be serving Wyoming County at Westside High School. Each day, the unit opens at 10 a.m. There are no requirements for insurance or payments. All people need is their name, address, and birthday to access these free services. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
