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Iowa: Report paints deadly picture of domestic violence(0)
Des Moines IA–Domestic violence cases continue to climb in Iowa and the number of people who are killed in domestic incidents is rising. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Domestic Abuse Death Review Team’s biennial report for 2007-2008 states that Iowa averaged about 15 deaths per year between 2005 and 2009 from domestic violence, [...]
Full Story»Iowa: Weathering winter’s worst
Des Moines–With arctic cold temperatures forecast in Iowa through week’s end, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans that frigid conditions are not only uncomfortable; they can also be dangerous.
“It is best to stay inside if possible, but if you must be outdoors during these extreme conditions, it is very important to protect [...]
Iowa: Some H1N1 vaccine recalled
Des Moines IA–The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced a non-safety related voluntary recall of certain lots of H1N1 influenza vaccine for children. The four lots were recalled after the manufacturer, Sanofi Pasteur, found during testing that the strength of the vaccine was below pre-determined levels. According to the Iowa Department of [...]
Iowa: Two more H1N1-related deaths reported
Des Moines IA–The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported two additional 2009 H1N1 influenza-related fatalities, an adult in Floyd County and an adult in Johnson County, both with risk factors that increased the chance of complications from the H1N1 virus. In addition to Iowa’s 21 H1N1 fatalities, more than 600 people have been [...]
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