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By Vincent Iannelli, M.D., About.com Guide since 2001

Vayarin for ADHD Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Vayarin is a medical food that can be used to treat children with ADHD. As a non-stimulant with omega-3 fatty acids, it is an especially good option for those parents who do not want their child on...
New Vaccines Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
From therapeutic vaccines to treat allergies to a vaccine to prevent strep throat, learn more about new vaccines in development and the future of vaccines.
Measles Outbreaks 2013 Created: Sunday, February 27, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
Learn about recent measles outbreaks, which are reaching record levels, and how to protect your kids from measles.
Flu Update - Cold and Flu Season Update Created: Sunday, October 08, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Get updates, activity reports, and the latest recommendations about this year's cold and flu season, including updates on new flu strains and getting flu vaccines.
Deaths From Flu Created: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Deaths from flu are a lot more common than people think. Thousands of adults and hundreds of kids die each year from the flu, which is a good reason to get a yearly flu vaccine.
Flu Season - From Start to Peak and End Created: Saturday, February 12, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Although flu season is usually thought of as occurring in the winter, the severity and timing of the start and peak of flu season actually varies from year-to-year. Review when you can expect cold ...
High Tech Parenting Gadgets Created: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
A number of high tech gadgets can make it easier to be a parent these days and can help to keep your kids a little safer.
Your Baby Week Twelve Created: Saturday, November 03, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn about your twelve week old baby's development and get information about drugs and breastfeeding, baby talk, diarrhea, when to move a baby to her nursery, and whooping cough.
Pertussis Symptoms - Symptoms of Whooping Cough and Pertussis Created: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Since pertussis and pertussis outbreaks are not uncommon, even though it is a vaccine preventable infection, it is important to recognize pertussis symptoms in case your child gets sick.
Sun Protection - Beyond Wearing Sunscreen Created: Sunday, July 04, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Since even the best sunscreen won't block all of the UVA and UVB rays that can cause skin cancer and skin damage, it is important that you learn other ways to maximize your child's sun protection, ...
Measles Picture Created: Sunday, October 02, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Review a picture of the characteristic red blotchy rash on a child with measles.
Vaccine Exemptions Created: Friday, July 04, 2003 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Learn about the dangers of not getting your kids vaccinated and why you should be concerned that new vaccine exemption laws may put all of our kids at risk of getting vaccine preventable diseases.
ADHD Medications Created: Thursday, September 23, 2004 Updated: Saturday, May 04, 2013
A discussion of the medications that can be used to treat children with ADHD, including stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall, Strattera, and second line medications, including antidepressants, clon...
ADHD Medications Created: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 04, 2013
Originally, parents only had two ADHD medications, Ritalin and Adderall, to choose from, and they came in just a few dosages. Fortunately, there is now a much greater choice in ADHD medications, an...
Focalin XR for ADHD Created: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 Updated: Saturday, May 04, 2013
Focalin XR is a new extended release stimulant that can be used to treat children, teens, and adults with ADHD.
Caffeine Created: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 Updated: Saturday, May 04, 2013
Review why children and teens should not get caffeine in their diet and which drinks have caffeine in them and healthier caffeine free alternatives.
Salmonella Outbreaks Created: Sunday, February 01, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
According to the CDC, there have been several large outbreaks of Salmonella infections in the United States, including recent outbreaks linked to ground beef, turkey burgers, and shell eggs.
Screen-Free Week 2013 Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
During Screen-Free Week in 2013, April 29 to May 5, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood urges children, families, schools, etc. to "turn off screens and turn on life."
Becoming A Pediatrician Created: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Information on becoming a Pediatrician, including career opportunities, salaries, medical school requirements, and what it takes to become a doctor specializing in Pediatrics.
Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities Created: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
This is a guide to some of the directories and listings of summer camps available for children with disabilities.
Breastfeeding your Child Effectively Created: Sunday, December 07, 2003 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Domperidone (Motilium) is a drug that has, as a side effect, the increased production of the hormone prolactin. Prolactin is the hormone that stimulates the cells in the mother's breast to produce ...
Measles Timeline - History of Measles and MMR Vaccination Created: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
A review of the measles timeline, including a history of measles cases and MMR vaccination can help to understand why we are seeing more measles outbreaks this year.
Vaccine Additives and Preservatives Created: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Although mercury has been removed from most vaccines, vaccines may still contain aluminum, formaldehyde, human serum albumin, gelatin, antibiotics and yeast proteins. Learn why your child's vaccine...
Lawn Mower Accidents Created: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The frequency of lawn mower accidents highlights how important it is to keep lawn mower safety in mind, especially if you have kids, and how important it is to keep young children away from lawn mo...
International Measles Outbreaks Created: Monday, June 06, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Although measles isn't endemic in the United States, we still see measles outbreaks after measles exposures from foreign travel, especially among clusters of children with vaccine exemptions.
National Infant Immunization Week Created: Saturday, April 21, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
National Infant Immunization Week is held each year to highlight the importance of immunizations that protect children against 14 vaccine-preventable diseases.
Pet Turtles and Salmonella Created: Saturday, April 07, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Review the warnings about Salmonella bacteria from pet turtles, other reptiles, and amphibians, which many families keep as pets and can cause diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Coping with a Tragedy Created: Monday, January 03, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Whether it is a school shooting, natural disaster, such as an earthquake, tsunami or hurricane, or a terrorist bombing, special attention must be paid to our children to help them cope and understa...
Helping Kids Cope with Tragedies Created: Sunday, July 23, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
A tragic event, like a school shooting, a hurricane, bombing, or the wars, are difficult for everyone. Learn how to help your children cope with tragedies.
Flu Shots and the Bird Flu Created: Saturday, October 01, 2005 Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013
Learn more about the bird flu or H7N9 strain of avian influenza and whether or not your child will be protected from it by getting a flu shot.
Is It Too Late To Get A Flu Shot? Created: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013
Learn whether or not it is too late to get a flu shot to protect you from the flu virus this flu season.
What is Child Abuse and Neglect? Created: Sunday, March 27, 2005 Updated: Sunday, April 07, 2013
Review the official federal definition of child abuse and neglect, including the four major types of abuse - neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse.

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