top storiesOkla. woman asking to keep disabled kangaroo BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — An Oklahoma woman suffering from depression has found solace in the company of an unusual companion, but local city officials worry that the therapy pet — a partially paralyzed kangaroo — could become a public safety risk. Trio accused in 'pill mill' kept jobs despite earlier allegations A physician and two pharmacists arrested for their alleged roles in a high-volume pill mill operation in Houston had previously faced disciplinary probes or punishment for improperly distributing controlled drugs. latest from the associated pressmore news sourcestwitter: trusted sources Health care's massive death toll — Experts estimate that a staggering 98,000 people die from preventable medical errors each year. Learn more in our special section, Dead By Mistake. Carolyn Thomas' new normal — The determined Waco gunshot victim turned her devastating injury into an inspirational journey of recovery with the help of Houston doctors. A three-part series and a follow-up story. The great silicosis hoax — To attorneys who had earned millions from asbestos settlements, silicosis represented the next potential windfall. But it all came undone in a haze of dust and deception. A two-part series. video swine flu 101 How much vaccine will be available? Texas' initial 1.7 million doses expected by mid-October. A total of 15 million doses expected statewide by late January. The priority is pregnant women and 2- and 3-year-old children. Then: • Household contacts and caregivers for children under 6 months • Health care workers and emergency medical responders • Children and young adults from 6 months to 24 years old • Non-seniors with underlying medical conditions. These people are more likely to have immunity because of previous exposure to H1N1, and are a low priority, but the vaccine is still recommended. • Infants under 6 months old. • People allergic to chicken eggs. • People who have had a severe reaction to a flu vaccine in the past. • People with a fever. If you're in one of the high-risk groups and either develop swine flu or are exposed to it. Otherwise, only if you're having severe symptoms. FDA clears batches of vaccine before they're released. The H1N1 vaccine is made in the same way as the regular winter flu vaccine that is used with very few, minor side effects. The H1N1 vaccine should act the same way, and has so far in studies of several thousand people. Yes, unless you want the FluMist nasal versions for both. Then, you'll need to wait three or four weeks before doses. Replay an Oct. 6 live chat where Texas Children's Hospital experts answered your questions |
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multimedia reports Keeping the Promise — Doctors led by Baylor College of Medicine fight AIDS in Africa. Houston doctor fosters hope in Africa — Baylor physician Mark Kline is pioneering efforts to help children with HIV in Africa. The Chronicle's Leigh Hopper and Carlos Antonio Rios traveled with Kline. |