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Pediatrics December 2003 Archive

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Parenting Resolutions

Wednesday December 31, 2003
We often hear of New Year's Resolutions for people to start exercising more, eat healthier, stop smoking, etc., but this year, how about adding some resolutions to help make you ... Read More

Mad Cow Disease - What's Safe to Feed Your Kids?

Sunday December 28, 2003
Knowing what to feed your kids has always been a struggle for parents, but the many reports of food related illnesses this year, like Hepatitis A, mercury and fish, and ... Read More

Teen Quiz - Am I Fat?

Friday December 26, 2003
Do you have a teen who thinks they are fat even though it seems like they are at a healthy weight? If so, you might sit down with them ... Read More

Virus of the Year

Tuesday December 23, 2003
SARS, the West Nile Virus and the flu have caused a lot of fear and hysteria this year. Which would get your vote for virus of the year?

Terror Threat Advisory and Your Kids

Sunday December 21, 2003
Question of the Week. My six year old recently told me that he was afraid because the Homeland Security Threat Advisory had been raised to the organge or high level. ... Read More

Flu and Flu Shot Quiz

Wednesday December 17, 2003
Are you ready for this year's flu season? Take our Flu and Flu Shot Quiz to see if you know everything you should to keep your family safe from ... Read More

Insurance Coverage for FluMist

Monday December 15, 2003
Because of the current flu shot shortages, a number of insurance companies, including CIGNA, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna, are providing temporary coverage for FluMist, the nasal spray flu vaccine. If ... Read More

Flu Shot Poll

Sunday December 14, 2003
Did your kids get a flu vaccine this year (2003/2004)? Take our Flu Shot Poll.

Alternatives to the Flu Shot

Saturday December 13, 2003
With the current shortage of flu shots, these tips can help you find an alternative to the flu shot and still not get sick. { Read More }

Looking for Flu Shots?

Tuesday December 9, 2003
Looking for a flu shot? The current reports that most available flu vaccine supplies have now been distributed to doctors, clinics, health departments and other providers, has left people wondering ... Read More

How To Get Fat Without Really Trying

Monday December 8, 2003
An ABC News Special that aired tonight, 'How To Get Fat Without Really Trying', tried to answer the difficult question of 'Who's to blame for the obesity crisis in America?'. ... Read More

Avoiding Getting Sick with the Flu

Saturday December 6, 2003
The current flu season is living up to predictions, becoming one of the worst in recent years. In addition to an early start, widespread cases across the United States, a ... Read More

Twins Birthday Party

Tuesday December 2, 2003
My twins just turned one, and I thought I would show them off a bit. Here are Jordan and Braden at their 1st birthday party.

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