Senate approves bill to limit exemptions for measles vaccine

[ad_1] OLYMPIA – A measure to remove the philosophical exemption for the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine was approved Wednesday night by the Washington State Senate. After some initial confusion as to whether the bill had been properly introduced by the deadline, majority Democrats returned in the evening to debate the measure and passed … Read more

Increase in Rent Probably in Stable Rent Buildings After Board Report

[ad_1] Owners of one million apartments at stabilized rent got ammunition allowing them to demand higher rent increases this year, after the council's rent guidelines announced Thursday that their operating costs had jumped 5.5%. Last year, when costs increased by 4.5%, the board adopted rent increases of 1.5% for one year lease renewals and 2.5% … Read more

Between anti-vaxxers and anti-Semitism: the Orthodox Jews' war against measles among Americans N.Y.C. – American News

[ad_1] NEW YORK – While Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a public health emergency last week following a measles outbreak in Brooklyn's Jewish community, a heated debate over the issue erupted outside the conference Press. "How can you deprive me of my religious freedom?", A young ultra-Orthodox mother, surrounded by friends, asked to know the … Read more

A new measles vaccine bill makes it more difficult to obtain exemptions in the state of Washington: NPR

[ad_1] The Washington State Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would remove the exemption from personal beliefs of mandatory vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella. Here, people are protesting the related bill in Washington's Legislative Building in Olympia in February. Lindsey Wasson / Reuters hide legend activate the legend Lindsey Wasson / Reuters The … Read more

Listeria outbreak linked to delicious cold meats and cheeses: Gothamist

[ad_1] Cold cuts and cheeses, a staple of many diets that are demanding in New Yorkers' daily and nocturnal diets, have been linked to an outbreak of listeriosis, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention said. According to the CDC, eight people were hospitalized in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan because of the … Read more

First Measles case reported in East Tennessee

[ad_1] NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – The measles comeback in East Tennessee. The State Department of Health is investigating a case in our region after a confirmed positive test. They will not pinpoint the location any further than East Tennessee. Health officials say all Tennessee now should be aware of the symptoms of measles. – fever … Read more

Girl, 7, dies after severe allergic reaction to toothpaste

[ad_1] Altamirano said that they have been working with an allergist since she was 1, and that they have always read labels to make sure they are safe for their younger sister, but did not check her new toothpaste. (IStock) A heartbroken California mother is stressing the importance of reading ingredients after her 7-year-old daughter … Read more

Michigan father launches SafeSubs, a new child safety app

[ad_1] TO CLOSE SafeSubs was developed by Chris Pagett of Howell, Mich., And Chris Ross of Texas, allowing parents to follow their children. Detroit Free Press Chris Pagett, of Howell, wanted to create an app to promote child safety and track the movements of his children in the neighborhood. The father of two and his … Read more