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On the article Former Freehold Resident, ‘Elite Gymnast’ Dies at 37
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On the article On LBI, Hurricane Sandy Hit Ship Bottom The Worst
Colleen Platt
11:14 am on Friday, March 29, 2013
ReplyJohn, the quote from Jim Moran points out that these numbers are only those recognized by FEMA.
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On the article There is Still Time To Get Your Flu Shot
Colleen Platt
1:45 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
ReplyRick,
Pharmaceutical companies, like everything else, operate under the rules of supply and demand. If two-thirds of the vaccine lots were left over every year, the vaccine companies would throw out millions of dollars worth of vaccine. That would put them out of the vaccine development business. Many would argue that pharmaceutical companies make millions of dollars and this would not happen. That is not true. In fact, many pharmaceutical companies have shifted to bigger, "blockbuster" drug production - instead of developing vaccines - simply because vaccines cost too much to develop and generate too little revenue. That is a shame, in my opinion, because that leaves people vulnerable to sometimes fatal diseases that could be prevented otherwise. And yes, it is true, the manufacturers base this year's vaccine on the predominating strain from the year before, as well as what is circulating in the Southern Hemisphere. That way, the vaccine can be ready for the following year, otherwise, it would not be available in time. And yes, sometimes, flu variants occur, such as the case with the pandemic strain in 2009. That year, pharmaceutical companies acted to make a vaccine designed specifically for that strain, since it was so prevalent. As far as the mercury in vaccines issue, I would refer you here: http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/SafetyAvailability/VaccineSafety/UCM096228 -
On the article There is Still Time To Get Your Flu Shot
Colleen Platt
1:44 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
Rick,
Pharmaceutical companies, like everything else, operate under the rules of supply and demand. If two-thirds of the vaccine lots were left over every year, the vaccine companies would throw out millions of dollars worth of vaccine. That would put them out of the vaccine development business. Many would argue that pharmaceutical companies make millions of dollars and this would not happen. That is not true. In fact, many pharmaceutical companies have shifted to bigger, "blockbuster" drug production - instead of developing vaccines - simply because vaccines cost too much to develop and generate too little revenue. That is a shame, in my opinion, because that leaves people vulnerable to sometimes fatal diseases that could be prevented otherwise. And yes, it is true, the manufacturers base this year's vaccine on the predominating strain from the year before, as well as what is circulating in the Southern Hemisphere. That way, the vaccine can be ready for the following year, otherwise, it would not be available in time. And yes, sometimes, flu variants occur, such as the case with the pandemic strain in 2009. That year, pharmaceutical companies acted to make a vaccine designed specifically for that strain, since it was so prevalent. As far as the mercury in vaccines issue, I would refer you here...http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/SafetyAvailability/VaccineSafety/UCM096228. -
On the article There is Still Time To Get Your Flu Shot
Colleen Platt
10:45 am on Saturday, January 12, 2013
ReplyHi Rick,
I know that the number of vaccines produced seems small, but even with that number, the vaccine uptake by most people is so small, that generally that amount of vaccines is enough...I used to specialize in writing about vaccines and infectious diseases, so I know quite a bit about this topic. This season's flu is very bad. I would encourage people to get their vaccines if they have not done so already. I got my vaccine yesterday, right at the Manahawkin Kmart, after seeing the emergency room at Southern Ocean County Hospital was PACKED with people who already had contracted the virus in our area, or believe they have it. Getting these vaccines right now can be life saving. Just my opinion. - Colleen -
On the article 30 Rock Star Thanked For Laying Cornerstone For New Community Center
Colleen Platt
9:08 am on Sunday, December 30, 2012
ReplyHi Ann,
We have another story about the meeting posting later today or tomorrow....as it is the holiday week, we are on a bit of a skeleton crew right now, but we'll have more for you soon. Thanks for reading - Colleen -
On the article Kwanzaa Starts Today
Colleen Platt
8:55 am on Thursday, December 27, 2012
ReplyJust a reminder folks, some of these comments were deleted because they violated our terms of service. If you need a reminder on what those are, please see here - http://www.patch.com/terms. - Colleen
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On the article Waretown Man Charged with New Year's Eve Hate Crime
Colleen Platt
4:42 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
ReplyJust a reminder about our terms of service all - any comments that are threatening, harassing or that promote racism, bigotry, hatred or physical harm of any kind against any group or individual; or that promote or encourage violence will be deleted. I have already had to delete several comments of this nature off this article. Any comment that has been deleted was because it violated our terms of service, which can be read at this link http://www.patch.com/terms. - Colleen
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On the article Genuardi's in Barnegat Set to Close This Weekend
Colleen Platt
6:08 am on Friday, December 14, 2012
ReplyReaders - you will notice that some of these comments are from the original story when we reported on the closing of Genuardi's in October...I thought a lot of these comments were interesting, but they were posted after the article had already fallen off the "main page" for Patch, so I am refeaturing here, to keep the discussion going. Thanks, Colleen
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On the article Before You Raise Your House, Read This
Colleen Platt
7:13 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
ReplyAlso, I noticed there are some raising home information for LBI residents on this website: http://www.lbieoc.org/
Colleen Platt
6:55 am on Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Lisa, I was talking about you with a friend last night. I said that you had this amazing laugh, and you had this knack for making other people laugh. I remember birthday parties when we were younger..St. Rose uniforms that were always a bit too long for your petite stature, and games of Chinese jump rope on the playground. I remember you in your sillier moments, deciding to do back handsprings down the hallways of Freehold Borough, much to the dismay of some of our teachers. I remember you walking into a room full of people that you did know not at my graduation party from Rowan and quickly becoming the life of the party that everyone loved. You have always been light and love, and you will be missed old friend. Rest in peace beautiful girl.