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New March Of Dimes Report Card Shines Spotlight On The Health Of Moms And Babies In Louisiana

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Infancy, Childhood, Human development, Neonatology, Franklin D. Roosevelt, March of Dimes, Polio, Infant mortality, Ageing, Preterm birth, Infant, Healthcare in Texas

The Report Card found that inLouisiana, 456 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The Report Card found that inLouisiana, 456 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.
  • Preterm birth and infant mortality rates are worse for moms and babies of color.
  • The Report Card shows significant racial disparities that cut across maternal and infant health.
  • March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.

New March Of Dimes Report Card Shines Spotlight On The Health Of Moms And Babies In Illinois

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Infancy, Childhood, Human development, Neonatology, Franklin D. Roosevelt, March of Dimes, Polio, Infant mortality, Ageing, Preterm birth, Infant

The Report Card found that inIllinois, 949 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The Report Card found that inIllinois, 949 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.
  • Preterm birth and infant mortality rates are worse for moms and babies of color.
  • The Report Card shows significant racial disparities that cut across maternal and infant health.
  • March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.

New March Of Dimes Report Card Shines Spotlight On The Health Of Moms And Babies In Hawaii

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Infancy, Childhood, Human development, Neonatology, Franklin D. Roosevelt, March of Dimes, Polio, Infant mortality, Ageing, Preterm birth, Infant, Healthcare in Texas

The Report Card found that inHawaii, 115 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The Report Card found that inHawaii, 115 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.
  • Preterm birth and infant mortality rates are worse for moms and babies of color.
  • The Report Card shows significant racial disparities that cut across maternal and infant health.
  • March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.

New March Of Dimes Report Card Shines Spotlight On The Health Of Moms And Babies In Georgia

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Infancy, Childhood, Human development, Neonatology, Franklin D. Roosevelt, March of Dimes, Polio, Infant mortality, Ageing, Preterm birth, Infant

The Report Card found that inGeorgia, 889 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The Report Card found that inGeorgia, 889 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.
  • Preterm birth and infant mortality rates are worse for moms and babies of color.
  • The Report Card shows significant racial disparities that cut across maternal and infant health.
  • March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.

New March Of Dimes Report Card Shines Spotlight On The Health Of Moms And Babies In Florida

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 16, 2020
Infancy, Childhood, Human development, Neonatology, Franklin D. Roosevelt, March of Dimes, Polio, Infant mortality, Ageing, Preterm birth, Infant

The Report Card found that inFlorida, 1339 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The Report Card found that inFlorida, 1339 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.
  • Preterm birth and infant mortality rates are worse for moms and babies of color.
  • The Report Card shows significant racial disparities that cut across maternal and infant health.
  • March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.

New March Of Dimes Report Card Shines Spotlight On The Health Of Moms And Babies In Arkansas

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Infancy, Childhood, Human development, Neonatology, Franklin D. Roosevelt, March of Dimes, Polio, Infant mortality, Ageing, Preterm birth, Infant, Healthcare in Texas

The Report Card found that inArkansas, 278 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The Report Card found that inArkansas, 278 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.
  • Preterm birth and infant mortality rates are worse for moms and babies of color.
  • The Report Card shows significant racial disparities that cut across maternal and infant health.
  • March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.

New March Of Dimes Report Card Shines Spotlight On The Health Of Moms And Babies In Alabama

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Infancy, Childhood, Human development, Neonatology, Franklin D. Roosevelt, March of Dimes, Polio, Infant mortality, Ageing, Preterm birth, Infant, Healthcare in Texas

The Report Card found that inAlabama, 401 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The Report Card found that inAlabama, 401 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.
  • Preterm birth and infant mortality rates are worse for moms and babies of color.
  • The Report Card shows significant racial disparities that cut across maternal and infant health.
  • March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Statement on Preliminary Guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) on Key Populations for Early COVID-19 Vaccination

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Medical specialties, Vaccination, Virology, Medicine, Health care, Vaccine, Vaccines, Naci, Pharmaceuticals policy, National Immunization Technical Advisory Group, Polio, Vaccination policy

Canada is recognized around the world for its high standards for drug and vaccine regulatory review, approvals and monitoring systems.

Key Points: 
  • Canada is recognized around the world for its high standards for drug and vaccine regulatory review, approvals and monitoring systems.
  • The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is a long-standing expert advisory group that provides independent guidance and recommendations to inform these kinds of tough decisions on the use of vaccines in Canada.
  • Today, NACI provided the government and Canadians with their best thinking and recommendations on key populations for early COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Preliminary guidance on key populations for early COVID-19 vaccination is just the starting point.

Emeril Lagasse, La La Anthony Headline National March of Dimes "Signature Chefs Feeding Motherhood Celebration" To Raise Critical Funds To Fight For The Health Of All Moms And Babies

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Midwifery, Women, Motherhood, Parenting, Franklin D. Roosevelt, March of Dimes, Polio, Childbirth, Postpartum period, Iron Chef

Each year, March of Dimes hosts "Signature Chefs" events across the country, bringing together thousands of volunteers including community chefs to spotlight local cuisine and culture all to raise funds to support the health of moms and babies.

Key Points: 
  • Each year, March of Dimes hosts "Signature Chefs" events across the country, bringing together thousands of volunteers including community chefs to spotlight local cuisine and culture all to raise funds to support the health of moms and babies.
  • The event will be livestreamed on March of Dimes' Facebook and Instagram pages on Friday, November 13, 2020, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT.
  • Proceeds from the local and national Signature Chefs Feeding Motherhood events are used to nourish all aspects of motherhood, from prenatal to postpartum research, programs, and services.
  • "Feeding Motherhood is a movement to fuel change and ensure all moms have access to care from prenatal to postpartum.

Skoll Foundation Funds Sabin Vaccine Institute, Dalberg and JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. to Establish COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Project

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Medicine, Medical specialties, Health, Medical research, Vaccination, Vaccines, COVID-19 vaccine, Vaccine, Polio, John Snow, Inc

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sabin Vaccine Institute (Sabin) today announced that it has partnered with Dalberg and JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) to create the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Project (vaccineequity.org).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sabin Vaccine Institute (Sabin) today announced that it has partnered with Dalberg and JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) to create the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Project (vaccineequity.org).
  • The Skoll Foundation is supporting the creation of the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Project through start-up funding of $1 million to pilot the program in four countries.
  • This project leverages the three partners global reach and decades of experience in immunization systems strengthening to facilitate national planning.
  • The Sabin Vaccine Institute is a leading advocate for expanding vaccine access and uptake globally, advancing vaccine research and development, and amplifying vaccine knowledge and innovation.