Source: CNN The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine does not increase the risk of autism and does not trigger autism in children who are at risk, according to a new study of over 650,000 children. Researchers used a population registry to evaluate whether the MMR vaccine increased the risk of autism in children born […]
Source: NJ Today.net Federal authorities imposed a $600,000 fine on the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, the New Jersey care facility where a viral outbreak killed 11 children and seriously sickened 36 others last September. The penalty is a result of state and federal inspections at the Center during the outbreak, but administrators strongly […]
Source: TapInto.net Legalizing marijuana could open a huge source of revenue for the state, but as with any drug, it could also bring serious health consequences, according to professors from various departments at Rutgers University. New Jersey would likely see a boost to the economy particularly in urban areas, said Lyneir Richardson, executive director of […]
Source: Central Jersey.com In an effort to “reduce the duration and frequency of very challenging and very destructive behavior” of students, Moss School principal Richard Cohen has included a pilot program for a therapy dog. The school has three sessions of the Metuchen Intervention Pre-School Program (MIPP), which is a program for children between the […]
Vision Loss/Impairment Awareness: National Eye Institute · Vision Loss Alliance of NJ NJ Dept. of Health Eye Health Services · NJ Commission Blind & Visually Impaired · New Jersey Council Of The Blind · New Jersey Blind Citizens Association Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, […]
Sources: Jersey Shore Supplements; NJ.com Hudson Jersey Shore Supplements is very excited to announce the opening of their newest location in Toms River: 452 Route 37, Toms River NJ 08753 (former ProSource Location, next to Toms River Retro) Online Ordering Available “We’ve been working hard to get a location for all of you in that […]