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- Salmonella SymptomsUpdated: Fri Jul 18 00:26:25 2008
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were four large outbreaks of Salmonella infections in the United States during 2007. Learn about common Salmonella symptoms so tha… - Bed Bugs - Bed Bug BitesCreated: Mon Jul 14 16:26:25 2008
Once limited to hotel and motel rooms, perhaps from international travelers, bed bugs are now a problem in many homes and apartments. Learn about the symptoms of bed bug bites and how to get rid of… - Food Poisoning - Preventing Food PoisoningUpdated: Thu Jul 10 20:51:12 2008
Since young children are among the groups most at risk for getting serious and even life-threatening cases of food poisoning, it is important for parents to learn how to recognize and prevent them … - Calories - Calories in FoodCreated: Thu Jul 10 20:40:30 2008
Although you usually shouldn't have to count calories each and every day, it can be helpful to know about the calories in the foods your kids eat. This is especially important if your child is alre… - Best Foods for KidsUpdated: Wed Jul 9 00:04:24 2008
Review a list of the healthy foods that kids actually like to eat, so that you can avoid many of the high-calorie, high-fat and kid-friendly foods that kids often end up eating. … - TetanusCreated: Tue Jul 8 19:38:19 2008
Tetanus is a vaccine preventable infection that is caused by the Clostridium tetani bacteria. Unvaccinated children can develop symptoms of tetanus about two weeks after getting a wound that is con… - Moldy Foods and Food SafetyUpdated: Tue Jul 8 13:22:16 2008
Is it safe to simply cut off the moldy parts of food and then eat them? My mother insists on cutting the moldy parts off of bread and other foods and feeding them to my preschooler. I don't think i… - Hidden Summer DangersUpdated: Tue Jul 8 13:16:53 2008
Although you should make every effort to keep your kids safe year-round, it is especially important in the summer when most kids are out of school. Review these summer safety tips to help keep your… - Car Seat Inspector - Are you using your car seat correctly?Updated: Tue Jul 8 01:34:10 2008
Our Car Seat Inspector can help you choose a car seat and make sure that your child is riding safely in the car… - Screening Children for DepressionUpdated: Mon Jul 7 20:58:44 2008
Reviewing the risk factors and common symptoms of depression can help you to recognize if your child is depressed, so you can intervene early and get him help… - Cholesterol in ChildhoodCreated: Mon Jul 7 19:09:45 2008
Learn about recommendations for testing your child's cholesterol and how to get it lowered if your overweight child already has a high total cholesterol, HDL level, or low LDL level, including the … - Do Vaccines Cause That - Book Review of Do Vaccines Cause ThatCreated: Sun Jul 6 19:40:43 2008
Read a review of Do Vaccines Cause That?!, which is essential reading for all pediatricians and any parents who are either not vaccinating their children or who are having second thoughts about the… - Childhood Allergy UpdateUpdated: Thu Jul 3 14:25:26 2008
If current allergy medications aren't working for your child, a newer allergy medication might be worth a try, such as Veramyst, Xyzal, Omnaris, Patanase, and/or Allegra ODT… - JRAUpdated: Wed Jul 2 16:11:31 2008
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is arthritis that occurs in children and teens. Like arthritis in adults, common symptoms of JRA can include joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and swelling… - Combination Vaccines Mean Fewer ShotsUpdated: Wed Jul 2 02:02:17 2008
Pediarix and other new combination vaccines that combine multiple immunizations into one can mean that your kids will need to get fewer shots… - Nutramigen and Nutramigen AAUpdated: Tue Jul 1 22:03:40 2008
Babies sometimes can't tolerate any of the standard baby formulas, such as Similac Advance, Enfamil Gentlease Lipil, or Nestle Good Start Supreme Soy. They may then need either a hydrolyzed protein… - Juicy Couture Children's JewelryUpdated: Tue Jul 1 21:57:31 2008
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Liz Claiborne Inc., of North Bergen, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 2,800 pieces of Juicy Couture Children's Jewelry. T… - KinrixUpdated: Tue Jul 1 19:15:48 2008
Kinrix is a combination vaccine that includes the DTaP and IPV vaccines into a single shot… - Best Places to Raise a FamilyUpdated: Tue Jul 1 19:02:42 2008
We often see reports on the best places to retire and the best places to work. But where is the best place to raise your family? Review some important factors to consider as you look for the best p… - PentacelCreated: Tue Jul 1 17:21:01 2008
Pentacel is a combination vaccine that combines the DTaP, IPV, and Hib vaccines into a single shot… - Rotavirus UpdateCreated: Mon Jun 30 19:19:00 2008
Outbreaks of rotavirus infections usually occur each year, leading to several days or a week of diarrhea and vomiting. Get an update on how well the RotaTeq rotavirus vaccine has been working and w… - Spider BitesUpdated: Sat Jun 28 17:46:13 2008
Although spiders seem to be everywhere, extremely few of these spiders are dangerous. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of spider bites and what to do if you think that your child has been bitten… - ChiggersUpdated: Sat Jun 28 02:15:36 2008
Review how to avoid chiggers and treat chigger bites, which are common in late spring, summer, and early fall… - RotaTeq Rotavirus VaccineUpdated: Sat Jun 28 01:09:48 2008
RotaTeq is an oral vaccine that works to prevent severe cases of rotavirus gastroenteritis caused by different serotypes of rotavirus… - RotavirusUpdated: Sat Jun 28 01:04:16 2008
Rotavirus is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in children, causing vomiting, diarrhea, fever. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and prevention of rotavirus infecti… - Skin RashesUpdated: Sat Jun 28 00:40:25 2008
Review pictures of common childhood skin rashes, including ringworm, chicken pox, eczema, measles, insect bites, diaper rashes, and yeast infections, to help you become familiar with common conditi… - Insect BiteUpdated: Sat Jun 28 00:40:20 2008
Insect bites can be scary for parents, since even a 'normal' reaction to an insect bite, as shown in this picture, can include redness, swelling, and warm skin…