Deaths aren't linked to vaccine

There have been about 40 deaths worldwide among people who have recently been vaccinated against pandemic H1N1 influenza, but there is no evidence the deaths are related to the vaccine, World Health Organization officials said Thursday.

At least 65 million people have been vaccinated, and it is inevitable that there will be some deaths among such a large group, said Dr. Marie-Paule Kieny, director for the Initiative for Vaccine Research at WHO.

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Vaccine gripes abound

ATLANTA - When the nation's swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be "messy." They were right.

The program has been plagued with problems and information gaps:

-âHealth officials have been terrible at predicting when and how much vaccine would be available. Only about 44 million doses have been shipped so far. Initially, officials said more than three times that would be out by now.

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Rules change for Pap smears

WASHINGTON - Most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually, say new guidelines that conclude that's enough to catch slow-growing cervical cancer.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists began reviewing its recommendations in late 2007 and is publishing the update today in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The guidelines also say:

-âRoutine Paps should start at age 21. Previously, the group had urged a first Pap either within three years of first sexual intercourse or at age 21.

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Demystify everyday remedies

Q: Boy, do I get confused. I feel as though I am coming down with a cold. When I went to my local drugstore to get something to treat myself with, I found countless shelves filled with lozenges, antihistamines, stuff for a sore throat, congestion, runny nose, aches, pains, fever and every other symptom under the sun. I was so confused that I came home with a new bottle of shampoo and some tissues. Where do I begin so I can make the right decision?

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Space station visit begins for Atlantis

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station on Wednesday for a weeklong stay, delivering a load of spare parts needed to keep the outpost running for another decade.

The two craft came together 220 miles above the Pacific, between Australia and Tasmania.

Astronaut Nicole Stott, a space station resident for the past 2½ months, was thrilled to see her ride home. She spotted Atlantis from three miles out.

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Some moms-to-be seek alternative to flu shot

CHICAGO - For months, Rachel Aguayo, who is pregnant with her first child, has been bombarded with messages urging her to be among the first in line for the H1N1 flu vaccine.

But the decision about whether to get the shot is particularly grueling for mothers-to-be, who must balance doctors' orders against a natural inclination to avoid any medication or other substance that could jeopardize the health of their unborn child.

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Deaths aren't linked to vaccine

Vaccine gripes abound

Rules change for Pap smears

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Best way to avoid seasonal flu: get vaccine

Last of three parts. The single best way to protect against influenza is to get a flu vaccination each year. In general, all healthy people from 6 months through 18 years old and those 50 and older should get vaccinated. Vaccination is strongly recommend

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