Articles related to "Mumps"

An acute viral infection of the salivary glands is a risk to non-immunized travelers and is becoming more common in the United States.

The mumps affects college-aged (18-25) students who haven't had the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and come in contact with carriers who spread germs on contact.

Mumps is mainly a mild childhood infection of 5 to 9-year-olds, but can affect adults as well. Infection in adults is associated with more severe complications than kids.

Permanent loss of fertility is rare, but up to a third of men who get this disease develop Mumps Orchitis,a consequence of which can be reduced formation of sperms.

Three dangerous viruses once required separate vaccinations but are now protected against by one.

Fertility of a male partner is often taken for granted - but a man's fertilty can be affected by many factors such as heat, drugs, age, smoking, infections and lifestyle

A combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of autism. Some of the suspected triggers in autism include vaccines and heavy metals.

Bell's palsy is a neurological disorder that strikes the face. Learn the causes for this malady....

Vaccines have been promoted to be critical in preventing flu epidemics & potentially fatal cervical cancer. Their safety depends on the type of methods used to make them.

Viral meningitis, although less serious than bacterial meningitis, is still a threat to people of all ages. Learn ways to prevent this neurological illness.

London researchers discredit study that links MMR vaccine to autism. No way, they say.

A debate about whether vaccines cause autism leaves parents wondering if it is safe to have their children inoculated against normal childhood illnesses.

Adults are not getting the vaccinations they need to keep from getting serious diseases, and are leaving themselves vulnerable to serious illness.

Understanding vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases is an important step in making informed decisions regarding vaccinations.

The controversy over autism and MMR immunizations is dividing parents and researchers into "pro" or "anti" vaccination camps, yet neither side knows the entire story.

Most babies get shots designed to protect them against illness. A baby may suffer a reaction as a result. Treat reactions with easy remedies to make them feel better.

Sore throat is mostly caused by infection and can be the precursor to a number of illnesses. There are few effective treatments but the condition is usually self limiting

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges that line and protect the brain and spinal cord. It occurs when bacteria or viruses breech the blood-brain barrier.

The most deadly of the childhood diseases, measles is highly infectious but can be prevented with vaccination around 1 year of age.

Though a mild illness in children, Rubella is dangerous to pregnant women and their babies but can be prevented by vaccination.

Some parents and researchers have asserted that vaccines are indicted as a cause of autism. A careful review of the facts reveals this statement to be quite false.

Alternative vaccination schedules incorporate selective and delayed vaccination to reduce the risks of adverse reactions and vaccine injury.

Discredited studies and misunderstandings have led to a public panic about vaccination. The panic has already caused great harm.

Taking a Peek Under the Hood: What a Pediatric Dentist, Optometrist and Physician know about your child's health that can super-size his academic progress!

Facts about childhood vaccinations: are they safe, what are the side effects, and the importance of immunization to prevent diseases.

Most travelers to China won't need to get shots, but the U.S. Center for Disease Control recommends travelers be current on routine immunizations to be on the safe side.

Just like dialysis, a machine that cleans HIV from the blood improves life expectancy in patients.

Summer is a time of swimming, playing, imagining, coughing? Summer vacations from school can also carry the likelihood of children developing an illness. Why is this?

Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is an autoimmune disorder triggered and influenced by environmental and lifestyle factors.

War correspondent Asne Seierstad describes life in Kabul Afghanistan.

Vaccines help save lives. Some vaccines have served as sources of profit for pharmaceutical companies. Many others benefit the public but earn little money for doctors.

The Confederation of Meningitis Organizations has set aside April 25, 2009 as a day of awareness for an infection that can quickly and painfully affect the brain.

Though autism is a multi-faceted disorder, recent research indicates that underlying immune dysfunction may place certain children at risk.

Male infertility may be caused by low sperm count, abnormal sperm, failure to ejaculate, exposing the testes to high temperatures and blocked sperm ducts.

Geranium essential oil is often confused with Rose; however, Geranium oil has its own properties and uses in the practice of aromatherapy.

Estrogens (female hormones) and androgens (male hormones) are the two primary classifications of hormones found in both males and females in differing amounts.

Influenza vaccines of egg, tissue-based, injected and nasal types, provide immune protection to populations of people at risk. Overall, vaccines are effective and safe.

It is almost common knowledge that white Europeans killed a vast majority of Native Americans during their conquest of the continent. How did it actually happen, and why?

Any kind of cancer can invoke panic in most people. But for cervical cancer, there is a new vaccine that is showing promise of treating and combating this disease.

Measles was declared "eliminated" from the US in 2000-yet measles cases in 2008 are more than double the annual average for all other years since 2000.

The following meningitis articles explain the basics about symptoms, diagnosis, complications, meningitis types, and treatments.

A former New York City doctor has been reprimanded and fined for falsifying vaccination forms because of parents' autism fears.

Schools can assist families of primary school students by providing a parent handbook as an everyday reference to school procedures, policies and general information.

Preventative measures can help minimize the chance of contracting diseases such as malaria, swine flu, dysentery, cholera, yellow fever, typhoid, and others.

August, while void of any commercial holidays, does have quite a few occasions to celebrate.

Enlarged lymph nodes are the usual reason for finding swollen glands. Being a major part of the immune system they often swell when the body's defences are mobilised.

Health care providers from family doctors to travel clinics can provide immunizations for travelers going abroad, but family doctors may only give routine vaccinations.

Economic recessions are a boon for hardy, budget-conscious travelers who want to see the world, no matter what.

Viruses are notorious for killing healthy cells creating havoc in healthy individuals. Can the same viruses be tamed to destroy cancer cells and treat cancer?

Many parents and some authorities believe routine childhood vaccinations cause autism, while studies do not support the assertion.