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Whooping Cough Vaccine for Pregnant Women Among New Recommendations
U.S. experts also say egg allergy
is no longer reason to avoid the flu vaccine
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January 28, 2013
Parents Not Too Worried About Kids' Use of Pain Meds: Poll
Only one-third 'very concerned'
about misuse of prescribed narcotics by children in their
communities...
January 26, 2013
Common Painkillers Tied to Kidney Risks for Children: Study
Expert says NSAIDs are overused for
treating kids with fever...
January 25, 2013
ER Visits Linked to ADHD Meds Up Sharply
Government report shows more cases
among adults, more misuse of these drugs
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January 25, 2013
Flu Still at Epidemic Levels: CDC
Children and seniors especially
vulnerable; infections declining in some regions
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January 25, 2013
Lead Levels Down in U.S. Kids, But Asthma Cases Rising: EPA
Report looks at the environment's
effect on children's health...
January 25, 2013
Very Obese Teens See Heart Gains From Weight-Loss Surgery: Study
In this age group, procedure is
about health only, not appearance, expert says
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January 25, 2013
Vaccinating Kids Against Common Gut Bug Helps Shield Adults Too: Study
Rotavirus infection causes severe
gastrointestinal symptoms and can be deadly
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January 24, 2013
More Time at Family Dinners Might Curb Obesity in Kids
In study with low-income families,
just 4 more minutes of mealtime was tied to healthier weight
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January 23, 2013
People With Egg Allergy Can Safely Get Flu Shot: Experts
With study finding, they advise
people to have the vaccine...
January 23, 2013
Study Links Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy to Lower IQ
Children's scores at age 6 were
lower if moms took valproate...
January 23, 2013
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