Compensation plan needed to offset smallpox vaccine risks
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Smallpox vaccine carries risks for those who receive it, their family members and close contacts and bear legal risks for those administering it. The physicians have suggested that a federal program be developed to provide no-fault coverage for adverse reactions.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Silicone breast implants poised for a comeback
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Certain pre-conditions, as prescribed by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee, have to be met by physicians before performing silicone breast implants on patients. The complications that can occur after a silicone breast implant are discussed.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Vaccine-exempt law expands
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Texas has become the 19th state in the US to allow parents to attempt to stop the vaccination of their children before their admission to school, based upon philosophical rather than religious beliefs or health reasons.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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