Swedish anti-nicotine vaccine to be tested in Nordic countries

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by Sound_BM May 2, 2008 - 11:15
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An anti-nicotine vaccine will be tested on 400 people in the Nordic countries over the next year aimed at helping smokers kick the habit, the Karolinska Institute in Sweden said on Monday.
People taking part in the study -- heavy smokers who would like to quit -- would be given counselling before they stop smoking and would be given a drug to help them quit.

They will then receive one injection a month for four months. Half of the participants will be given the vaccine and the other half a placebo.

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Euro 2008 fans at risk of measles

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by Sound_BM April 22, 2008 - 7:48
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Football supporters travelling to Euro 2008 may be at risk of catching measles, health officials have warned.
Significant outbreaks are occurring in Switzerland and Austria, the two countries hosting the competition this summer, Europe-wide figures show.

A team of vaccine experts is currently conducting a risk assessment in Austria just eight weeks before the tournament.

The experts warned people to make sure they are vaccinated against the highly contagious disease.

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