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Infections: Misc.

Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma
Winter viruses may be to blame, study suggests

CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine
The shot protects against infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children

China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
Human-to-human transfer caused by contact with blood, respiratory secretion

Drug-Resistant TB Declines in United States
Number of XDR-TB cases down to only 2 in 2007, CDC reports

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dry Dog Food Continues
Eight more people -- mostly young children -- infected, bringing total to 79, CDC says

Health Tip: After Your Child is Born
Spot warning signs of umbilical cord infection

Women’s Hands Home to More Types of Germs
But all palms contain 100 times the bacteria assumed, scientists say

Earlier Vaccination Could Cut Whooping Cough Deaths
Giving shot 2 weeks earlier reduces the time babies are unprotected by 25%, study says

Decorative Halloween Eye Lenses May Pose Serious Risks
Without doctor's advice, cat's-eyes, color contacts boost odds of bacterial infection

Media Affects Public Perception of Infectious Diseases
Study found people thought certain illnesses were more dangerous if publicized

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