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- PneumovaxCreated: 2009-10-21 @ 16:38:29 EDT Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 16:38:29 EDT
Pneumovax is a pneumococcal polysaccaride vaccine that is recommended for high risk children who are at least two years old… - Surviving Swine FluCreated: 2009-09-28 @ 21:41:21 EDT Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 21:41:21 EDT
As widespread swine flu cases have spread to twenty-six states, more and more parents and pediatricians are having to care for kids with swine flu. Learn how to survive swine flu and take care of y… - Talking to Kids About Swine FluCreated: 2009-09-23 @ 10:42:46 EDT Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 10:42:46 EDT
Learn how to talk to your kids about the current H1N1 swine flu pandemic, to help them cope and understand what is happening and get over any fears they may have of getting sick with swine flu… - Swine Flu - Swine Flu Vaccine Safety and Controversies…Created: 2009-09-20 @ 13:07:16 EDT Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 13:07:16 EDT
Review the recommendations for who should get the 2009 H1N1 swine flu vaccine and learn about the side effects, controversies, and safety profile for this vaccine that can protect your kids from th… - H1N1 Swine Flu vs Seasonal FluCreated: 2009-09-17 @ 12:54:58 EDT
Get answers to common questions about seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 swine flu to help you clear up all of the confusion about this year's flu season… - Serious Swine Flu Symptoms - Flu Warning Signs…Created: 2009-09-16 @ 17:07:01 EDT Updated: 2009-09-16 @ 17:07:01 EDT
Learn to recognize serious swine flu symptoms and warning signs that your child could have a more serious case of the 2009 H1N1 swine flu… - Recall List - Resale Round-upCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 11:22:04 EDT Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 11:24:31 EDT
Being aware of recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission can help you to keep unsafe products away from your kids. This resale round-up and recall list is designed to raise awareness abou… - Migraine - Migraine Headaches in ChildrenCreated: 2009-08-12 @ 19:24:40 EDT
Migraine headaches are common in children. Learn about the latest ways to prevent and treat migraine headaches in children… - IntunivUpdated: 2009-11-11 @ 11:40:17 EST
Intuniv, a new FDA-approved treatment for children with ADHD, is a long-acting non-stimulant medication that can help to control disruptive ADHD symptoms, including hyperactivity, impulsivity, and … - Swine Flu Map - U.S. Swine Flu MapUpdated: 2009-11-08 @ 11:11:41 EST
View a map of confirmed cases of swine flu on this swine flu map… - Flu Season Update - Swine Flu UpdateUpdated: 2009-11-08 @ 11:09:49 EST
Get updates, activity reports, and the latest recommendations about this year's flu season, including updates on swine flu… - Swine Flu News - Swine Flu H1N1 UpdateUpdated: 2009-11-08 @ 10:58:46 EST
Worry about a pandemic, a global outbreak, is not something new or that we just started to think about with the swine flu A (H1N1) cases. Review the latest news on the swine flu A (H1N1) outbreaks… - Swine Flu Vaccine - H1N1 VaccineUpdated: 2009-11-08 @ 10:53:18 EST
As the swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is a new virus, there is no swine flu vaccine available to prevent infections. Learn more about plans to make a swine flu vaccine and who will get it… - Swine Flu SymptomsUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 20:42:59 EST
Review common swine flu symptoms, which can include high fever, cough, runny nose, cough, and body aches, and how to tell the difference between swine flu and other common childhood conditions… - Food Pyramid - Using the Food Pyramid with Children…Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 09:45:40 EST
Review how to use the food pyramid to make healthy choices for your child's nutrition… - Safety on HalloweenUpdated: 2009-10-28 @ 18:34:56 EDT
Most people think of Halloween as a time for fun and treats. However, roughly four times as many children aged 5-14 are killed while walking on Halloween evening compared with other evenings of the… - Halloween Safety TipsUpdated: 2009-10-28 @ 18:32:50 EDT
Although Halloween is a fun time of year for kids, it is no fun to get hurt, so take some time to make sure your kids have a safe, healthy, and fun Halloween… - Flu Shot Reactions and Side EffectsUpdated: 2009-10-22 @ 17:09:33 EDT
Review some of the common symptoms of flu shot reactions and side effects, including fever, muscle aches, and malaise or simply not feeling good… - Find a Flu Shot Location or ClinicUpdated: 2009-10-22 @ 10:16:00 EDT
Some sources where you might be able to find a flu shot for your family… - Prevnar - the ear infection vaccine?Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 16:46:51 EDT
Prevnar is a new vaccine that can help to prevent infections by the pneumococcal bacteria, which is a common cause of blood infections, meningitis and ear infections in children… - Pediatric Problem Solver - Find Medical and Parenting Advice and Inf…Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 16:02:08 EDT
Use our parenting problem solver to help find medical and parenting advice and information… - Hidden Dangers and Child SafetyUpdated: 2009-10-14 @ 19:37:21 EDT
Many parents are unaware of child safety hazards that exist beyond drownings, car accidents, or house fires. Shopping cart injuries, TVs that tip over, and accidents on trampolines, ATVs, bunk beds… - Height Comparison CalculatorUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:53:55 EDT
This Height Comparison Calculator makes it easy to see how your child's predicted height compares to everyone else (or enter your own height to see how your compare to the average adult)… - Your Child's Predicted Height [pediatrics]Updated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:46:23 EDT
Parents often have questions about how tall their kids will be. To predict your child's future height based on his genetic potential (which is based on his parent's midparental height), fill in the… - Your Body Mass Index Results [About Pediatrics]Updated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:41:28 EDT
Knowing your child's body mass index can help you figure out if they are overweight, underweight or if they have a healthy BMI… - FluMist Nasal Spray Flu VaccineUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 11:24:50 EDT
FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine, is an alternative to flu shots in healthy people who want to avoid getting sick with influenza but don't want a shot… - Tamiflu Side EffectsUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 10:07:04 EDT
Although its use is somewhat controversial, mainly because it is only supposed to decrease flu symptoms by a day and high rates of its use have raised concerns that it may lead to flu virus strains… - Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Dosage Calculator<Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 12:09:44 EDT
This Tylenol Dosage Calculator can help you to find the dose of Tylenol for your child when he has pain or a fever and help to avoid overdosages and underdosages when giving your kids medicine… - Calorie Calculator - How many calories do you need each day?Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 11:12:30 EDT
Our Calorie Calculator will help you determine how many calories that you and your kids need each day… - Height Predictor - How tall will your kids be?Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 11:06:14 EDT
Parents often have questions about how tall their kids will be when they grow up. To predict your child's future height based on his genetic potential (which is based on his parent's midparental he… - Ideal Body Weight Results [pediatrics]Updated: 2009-09-27 @ 12:25:38 EDT
Please keep in mind that many factors go into determining if someone is 'healthy' and that this is just one tool. Talk to your Pediatrician if you have concerns about your child's weight… - Terrible Twos Countdown CalculatorUpdated: 2009-09-26 @ 14:10:13 EDT
Our Terrible Twos Countdown Calculator can help you figure out when your toddler's tantrums and quick mood changes might end… - BMI CalculatorUpdated: 2009-09-24 @ 16:40:38 EDT
Using our body mass index calculator, you can figure out if your child is at an appropriate weight for his or her height. The BMI calculator also works for adults!… - Swine Flu Treatments - Kids and Swine FluUpdated: 2009-09-23 @ 12:14:38 EDT
Learn about swine flu treatments, including Tamiflu and Relenza, including new dosing guidelines of Tamiflu for infants… - Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about PediatricsUpdated: 2009-09-16 @ 15:52:49 EDT
- RSV PreventionUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 14:03:21 EDT
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections are common in children, leading to coughing, wheezing and trouble breathing. Synagis is an injection given monthly to high risk infants, especially prem… - Synagis for RSVUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 12:52:38 EDT
Although the flu and flu shots get most of the attention in the fall and winter, parents of high risk children shouldn't forget to consider Synagis shots to prevent RSV infections through the winte… - Flu Shots for ChildrenUpdated: 2009-08-26 @ 14:31:28 EDT
A flu shot can help prevent your children from getting influenza, and is especially recommonded if they have a chronic medical problem, such as asthma or diabetes, or are around someone else that i… - Do My Kids Need a Flu Shot?Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 14:17:03 EDT
I know that flu season is coming. Do my kids needs a flu shot?… - Flu Shot RecommendationsUpdated: 2009-08-23 @ 11:29:34 EDT
Review the latest CDC guidelines on who should get a flu shot this year to be prepared for the 2009 to 2010 flu season… - ADHD and Going Back to SchoolUpdated: 2009-08-22 @ 09:56:21 EDT
Was your child off of her ADHD medications during the summer break? Get some tips on helping your child with ADHD go back to school… - Toy Safety - Choosing Safe ToysUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 22:45:40 EDT
Learn more about toy safety and choosing safe toys for your kids… - Choking and Choking HazardsUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 22:45:22 EDT
Choking, one of the biggest child safety hazards often doesn't get much attention as other dangers to kids. In addition to regularly checking the floor, your car, and other areas where your child c…