... to be a nurse," she told the Journal. While at the University of New Mexico, she was assigned to a public-health rotation in Truchas setting up immunization clinics for poor families and knew she'd found her calling. "After graduation, I spent four months in an acute-care setting at a hospital ... full story
... with a placebo, in a study conducted on children ages 15 months to 7 years, according to the CDC. The vaccines aren't part of required immunizations, Busemeyer says, and parents at participating schools can opt out of the program. The Department of Health worked with school districts to ... full story
... and people to contact. They can also list their military health history, medications, tests and results, illnesses, accidents, treatments and immunizations. The site also shows patients how to set up Health E-Logs where they track their blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, weight, heart ... full story
... appointments to get vaccinations. The New Mexico Department of Health offers public flu-shot clinics. To find a clinic, call the state's immunization hot line at (866) 681-5872 or visit the agency's Web site at www.nmhealth.org. People at high risk include children, adults over ... full story
... will be another major focus of the event. The Department of Health and the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center will offer free influenza immunization for children and adults. Nurses and pharmacists will be offering inhalable flu vaccine for children 2-18, and flu shots for adults and children ... full story
... their children." While parents continue to worry about autism, public health officials like Armitage are concerned that reduced adherence to immunization schedules already is having consequences. A recent CDC report found a marked increase in U.S. measles cases in 2008, including outbreaks ... full story
... a regular tetanus booster and may require additional vaccinations based on their travel, job or lifestyle. The U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and other medical organizations recommend the following vaccinations for adults. Vaccines can be dangerous for some people, so discuss ... full story
... , 2008 N.M. Scoots Up to 31st in Vaccine Rates Associated Press SANTA FE — The state Health Department says New Mexico ranked 31st for immunization rates among toddlers nationwide in 2007, an improvement over the previous year. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced ... full story
... .M. Ranks 31st in Nation for Immunizing Toddlers Associated Press SANTA FE The state Department of Health says New Mexico ranked 31st for immunization rates among toddlers nationwide in 2007. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the state immunized 76 percent of children ... full story
... the shopping center at 6911 Taylor Ranch NW with three employees and the potential for five more. In addition to WIC services, the clinic provides immunizations by appointment and help with Medicaid applications. More services will likely be added in the future. While the artistic upgrades at ... full story