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Saturday, April 13, 2013  Dozens of people stopped by to get their cats and dogs discounted microchips and update their pets' yearly vaccines.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Adair County Health Department explains how they store vaccines.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  China's vaccine makers gear up for overseas markets; product safety image still a concern

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Older kids need vaccines, and fall's a good time to check even if school doesn't

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  KTVO spoke with one family who is raising money to fight Dravet Syndrome.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  Many vaccines are required by the state, and your student can be held out if they do not have some vaccinations.

Friday, December 11, 2009  This will be the first time the vaccinations have been made available to the general public in Iowa.

Friday, October 23, 2009  Missouri's health director has granted an exemption to a law requiring mercury-free vaccines for young children and pregnant women.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009  The swine influenza virus is spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people. Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food, and a person cannot get swine flu from eating pork products.

Thursday, February 12, 2009  Court officials say evidence linking vaccines to autism is weak and unpersuasive