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Older Blacks and Hispanics in Immunization Crisis
A recent AARP Public Policy Institute report published in the journal Preventive Medicine estimates that flu immunization could prevent 1,880 deaths each year.

Nearly 2,000 Chileans Never Informed of Positive Status
Chile’s health minister Álvaro Erazo announced November 13 that the country’s public health system failed to inform at least 512 people that they had tested HIV positive, while the private sector did not inform an additional 1,364 that they were positive, The New York Times reports. Erazo told lawmakers that in about half of cases, there was no evidence that anyone made any effort to reach the patients.

Get Down to Business: Practical Advice for Doctor Visits
To get the most out of your next doctor’s visit, do more than just make an appointment and show up on time. Research shows that patients who prepare for an appointment are more likely to get better care than those who don’t.

Late HIV Diagnoses Prevalent Among LA Latinos
Latinos in Los Angeles County are getting diagnosed late in their infection, often waiting until they are extremely ill before seeking testing or care, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune reports.

Examining Obama’s Promises, Challenges
With Senator Barack Obama’s presidential victory on November 4, The Associated Press examines the promises that he has made throughout his campaign—including his plan for health care reform—and the challenges that he will likely face in making them a reality.