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Mosquito spraying gear ready, but no OK yet from province Brandon Sun Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:04 PM PDT Mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus continue to buzz about the city, but the province hasn't ordered the city to fog yet as officials say trap counts remain low. City trucks and malathion spraying equipment stands at the ready, but the province's chief public health officer hasn't given Health Tip: If Your Child Gets Headaches HealthDay via Yahoo! News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:04 PM PDT (HealthDay News) -- If your child gets frequent headaches, you can help the pediatrician diagnose the problem by keeping a log of the child's symptoms. Health Tip: Protect Your Child in Extreme Heat HealthDay via Yahoo! News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:04 PM PDT (HealthDay News) -- Extreme heat can make people sick, especially children. That's why parents should be prepared to get overheated kids out of the hot sun and into an air-conditioned building. Mental trauma, substance use widespread after trauma like shootings Denver Post Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:03 PM PDT Mental health experts are seeing a widespread need for trauma counseling in the wake of the Aurora theater shooting, and substance treatment centers warn of increased abuse of alcohol or drugs. Health Highlights: Aug. 3, 2012 HealthDay via Yahoo! News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:01 PM PDT Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Seoul prepares for international forum to curb smoking Asia News Network Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:59 PM PDT About 1,000 world health experts and policy makers from 170 countries will gather in Seoul in November to discuss transnational collaboration in curbing smoking rates and tackling illnesses that stem ..... MANVILLE: Seniors can get Medicare questions answered The Manville News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:58 PM PDT On Monday, Aug. 6, at the Manville Senior Center, a State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselor will provide free help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about, their health insurance. Roberts' condition shouldn't prevent aggressive treatment Detroit News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:51 PM PDT As Robin Roberts, co-anchor for ABC's "Good Morning America," prepares for her medical treatment later this month, a physician says Roberts' case shouldn't frighten women from continuing surveillance of their breast health or treatment when breast cancer is diagnosed. Hospital, Michigan probe hep C worker Detroit News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:51 PM PDT St. John Hospital on Friday announced it is working with the Michigan Department of Community Health in the investigation of a Metro Detroit health care worker believed to be responsible for an outbreak of hepatitis C in New Hampshire. Immunizations clinics to be offered at four Humble ISD campuses for all students Humble Observer Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:40 PM PDT Families who have used city and county health centers in prior years for back-to-school immunizations may find that this is not an option for them this year, as eligibility requirements have changed.

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