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Show rum PW I Sun Advocate Price, Utah Tuesday August 27, 2002 9B Stanford research study results indicate administering childhood vaccine to adults decreases risk for shingles Stanford University medical researchers have found that a from chicken pox without incident, the virus bides its time in nerve cells a stowaway waiting decades for a chance to restrike. When the immune system is weakened by age or disease, the virus springs to life, spurring an itchy, burning rash and a legacy of shooting pain that can last for childhood vaccine given in adult- -- hood can reduce the risk of shingles, an excruciatingly painful disease that strikes the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Researchers studied the ef- fects of an inactivated form of the chicken pax vaccine in cancer patients wno were especially likely to develop shingles (also called zoster). It appears possible that years. Its a very disruptive kind of pain, pointed out Arvin. The skin becomes so sensitive that it can be difficult to sleep and even the lightest clothing or faint breeze becomes painful. Arvin estimates that, for healthy adults, the risk of shingles rises every decade after age 60, increasing to one in five for people in their 80s. Researchers tested the effect of an inactivated version of the chicken pox vaccine on lymphoma patients about to undergo a hematopoietic cell transplant to combat cancer. the vaccination can prevent healthy elderly people from developing the disease and that other vaccines might be a good way to protect transplant recipi- . ents against viruses and bacteria. Wcknr that these patients , were at very high risk for zoster, paid Ann Arvin, chief of pediat-.ri- c infectious disease at Lucile . Packard Children's Hospital. 'We thought we could try to bcn- -, fit those with impaired immune systems, and also demonstrate, that vaccination could help . tect others who are at risk for "shingles. Arvin, a professor of microbiology and immunology, is the Senior author of the study, re- f published in theAinvEn-- ! Journal of Medicine. Dr. Blume, professor of medi- cine and chief of the bone mar- -, row transplantation division at Stanford University Medical Center is a ' Shingles is triggered by the same virus that causes chicken pox. While most people recover Because the patients immune systems are weakened by the dis- ease and treatment, up to . one-thi- rd develop shingles within 12 months of a transplant Using an inactivated vaccine reduced adverse side effects in the subjects. Arvin and research colleagues at Stanford determined that 13 percent of the S3 patients who received one dose of the inactivated vaccine within 30 days prior to the transplant, followed by three additional doses after the procedure, developed shingles. On die other hand, 30 percent of the 56 participants in the un vaccinated control group got the disease. The key appears tobe the pre- transplant treatment. A prior study by Arvin testing only post- transplant vaccination showed no protection. The latest findings indicate that some immunity must remain after the patients immune system is wiped out during the transplant procedure. We would suggest from our data that the same vaccination strategy would work to protect these patients against other viruses and bacteria, said Arvin. The idea that they are so that you cant benefit these patients by vaccination during the early immuno-compromis- ed of the transplant is incorrect The Stanford researchers pect that the protection against shingles is conferred by memory immune T cells d cells by the vaccine to mount an attack during the transplant and subsequent recovvirus-specif- ic jump-starte- ery. When rating the strength of the immune response to the virus at various times during the Family members mark arrival of fifth generation infant T-c-ell Grandmother Diane Carlson, father Chad Carlson, great- Genevieve Preston and great-gran- d- transplant, researchers found that patients in the vaccinated and unvaccinated groups who developed shingles shared especially low levels of immunity. Individuals with that responded more strongly to the virus were less likely to develop shingles. Vaccination increased the response to the virus and protected against shingles, concluded the r Department details changes in state's insurance law: T-ce-lls T-c- ell (Continued from page 3B) annuities, indicated the state companies currently offering annuities at various locations throughout Utah. Only a few of the insurance providers operating in Utah have marketed agency. A few companies have nt Property maintain aging, The average age of motor ve-hides currently traveling on roads across the United States exceeds nine years. In addition, more than 68 per-- . cent of the cars and pickup trucks have traveled more than 75,000 miles. As an engine ages, perfor-mance decreases and oil breaks - down at afaster rate, according to vehicle specialists. Seals begin to 1 I J J QPjCTIppiiiPjwuggn8nHnfppniWv and oil consumption increases-a-ll A - leading to a reduction in engine performance. Carbon County consumers relying on older can and1 pickups 'should follow lObasic vehicle maintenance rules: Change the oil every three months or 3,000 miles - whichever comes first People should think of an engine as the heart of the vehide. Motor oil is the lifeblood ofthe engine. One high-milea- ge cantfono-tionwithouttheoth- People opting not to do the maintenance chores should find good mechanic who will listen to explain procedures questions dearly. Have tire pressure checked at once a month. Rotate tires motor vehicles higher-milea- ge and check alignment as part of a regular tune-u- p or with every other oil change. Pay attention to warning signs. Not every little thump or ping spells disaker. But with vehicles, its best to check out high-milea- ge any symptom that seems the slightest bit abnormal. Pay attention to outward signs. Keep an eye an driveways or parking areas for stains or spots warning of possible leaks. Schedule regular tune-up-s. Use tune-up-s to ensure the major jg components of vehicles are run-iriri- Smoothly. The oil should be changed, tires checked and rotated if necessary, belts checked and replaced, brake lines inspected, sparkplugs and air filter checked and replaced and fuel injector checked. Agoodwaytotopoffatune-uis an overall analysis ofa vehicles engine and under car, safety and computer systems. Prepare vehicles for the seasons. Local residents may visit the p ask. the expert feature at wwwxastrolusaxom for a checklist of seasonal maintenance pcao vehicles. tices for Checkavehides fluids regu-- lariy. Its dangerous for mother Colleen Pottsweteome fifth generation baby Linnea Rose Carlson into the family fold. change in the state law, but are revising products to be come into compliance with the regu Did You Know? The family of More than 54 percent of consumers who look for local or community information online use. online newspapers. Rick Dotson high-milea- ge cars and pickups to get dehydrated, so be sure to keep an eye on the vital fluids. Lift the hood and perform a quick visual check. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. Glancing at the coolant reservoir will let people know whether more fluid is needed. Stay on top of motor vehicle safety features. Nothing is more important thana cars ability to protect drivers and passengers. breaks and Air bags, anti-loc- k additional safety features should be checked on a regular basis to ensure that, in the event of an accident, the devices will perform vital, lifesaving functions. ex-- 1 pressed concern about the lations. Several annuity companies with significant market share have applauded the new requirements in the law, concluded the state insurance department officials. would like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to everyone who helped in any way during this time of our loss. Thank you very much. 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