A study of farming colonies in Canada found that giving flu vaccine to schoolchildren protected the community.
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Flu Shots in Children Help People of All Ages
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Flu Shots in Children Help People of All Ages
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010House Democrat Says Party Drove Him From Office
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Eric J. Massa from New York, accused of sexual harassment, said that party leaders had orchestrated a campaign against him.
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House Democrat Says Party Drove Him From Office
Senate Panel to Investigate Deaths at Long-Term Care Facilities
Monday, March 8th, 2010The investigation will focus on Select Medical, which runs more long-term care facilities than any other company.
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Senate Panel to Investigate Deaths at Long-Term Care Facilities
U.S. Enriches Companies Defying Its Policy on Iran
Sunday, March 7th, 2010A Times analysis shows that the U.S. has rewarded companies with more than $107 billion in contracts and loans while they were doing business with Iran.
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U.S. Enriches Companies Defying Its Policy on Iran
Obama Wields Analysis of Insurers in Health Battle
Saturday, March 6th, 2010Seeking support for an overhaul, the administration is pointing to a Goldman Sachs study suggesting investors buy insurance shares because rates are up and competition is down.
Massachusetts Democrat Won’t Seek 8th House Term
Friday, March 5th, 2010Miami Board Looks to Close Two Hospitals
Friday, March 5th, 2010At risk of running out of money in May, Miami’s public health care system is also considering laying off 4,487 employees, a third of its work force.
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Miami Board Looks to Close Two Hospitals
Vital Statistics: U.S. Births Rise In All Age Groups
Monday, March 1st, 2010An annual survey tallied 4,317,119 births and found that the rate rose in all age groups, including teenagers.
The Cost of Doing Nothing on Health Care
Saturday, February 27th, 2010In health care, there will be no status quo, with or without an overhaul. Prices will rise beyond reach.
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The Cost of Doing Nothing on Health Care
Politics: Senator Pushes His Plan to Overhaul Health Care
Saturday, February 27th, 2010State Senator Mark Leno is moving ahead with a bill that would create a single-payer system for health care in California.
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Politics: Senator Pushes His Plan to Overhaul Health Care