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Swine Flu NewsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The CDC updated there estimates of H1N1 (swine flu) counts this week, now stating that there have likely been about 22 million cases of 2009 H1N1 since April 2009, about 98,000 H1N1-related hospitalizations, and about 3,900 2009 H1N1-related deaths, including about 540 deaths in children. We got some good news too though, as the CDC also reported that 'influenza activity decreased slightly,' although there is still widespread flu activity in forty-six states. Hopefully that means that swine flu activity will continue to decrease over the next few weeks, but that doesn't mean that we are out of the woods yet and that your k...
Source: About.com Pediatrics - November 9, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Maclaren Stroller RecallEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Maclaren USA, Inc. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced the recall of about one million Maclaren strollers because the 'stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.' There are reports of at least twelve fingertip amputations in these Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers that were sold nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 for between $100 and $360. Strollers involved in the Maclaren stroller recall have the word 'Maclaren' printed on the stroller, including the Volo, Triumph, Quest Spor...
Source: About.com Pediatrics - November 2, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Beef RecallEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Fairbank Farms has voluntarily recalled about 545,699 pounds of fresh ground beef because it may be contaminated with the E.coli O157:H7 bacteria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the CDC discovered the possible link while investigating a small cluster of E. coli infections which may have already sickened 28 people and caused at least one death. Recalled ground beef was sold at grocery stores in the northeast and mid-Atlantic states, including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, New York, and Vermont, with a sell-by date from Septe...
Source: About.com Pediatrics - November 1, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Daylight Saving Time To Do ListEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In addition to turning your clocks back one hour last night, some good things to do when daylight saving time changes can include: changing the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in addition to replacing the batteries, you should consider replacing smoke alarms that are more than ten years old and carbon monoxide detectors that are more than five years old cleaning out your medicine cabinet to get rid of expired and unused medicines And this can be a good time to make sure your kids are getting enough sleep, as the changes during daylight saving time can sometimes interfere with their sleep rout...
Source: About.com Pediatrics - October 31, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Halloween SafetyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Halloween is always a fun holiday for kids. I still remember the year that I had to miss Halloween because I was sick with chickenpox, but hopefully too many kids don't miss out on the fun because of swine flu fears. Of course, kids who are actually sick with swine flu should stay home on Halloween so that they don't get other kids sick. Most others should be able to enjoy Halloween and trick-or-treating though. Keep these Halloween safety tips in mind, including that your kids: wear a safe costume go trick-or-treating with supervision in safe neighborhoods only eat Halloween candy that has been inspected by an adult to ...
Source: About.com Pediatrics - October 29, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Tamiflu ShortagesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
There have been a lot of reports of Tamiflu shortages as swine flu cases continue to increase across the United States. It is important to remember that according to current CDC guidelines, Tamiflu is only recommended for high-risk patients with swine flu, including children under age two to four years, adults 65 and older, pregnant women, and people with chronic medical problems, such as asthma, diabetes, and problems with their immune system, etc. Early treatment with Tamiflu is also recommended for patients with severe symptoms and those requiring hospitalization. Most other healthy children and adults, especially if th...
Source: About.com Pediatrics - October 26, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Swine Flu EmergencyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
There has been a lot of fear surrounding the swine flu pandemic this year. The declaration of a National Swine Flu Emergency by President Obama may increase fears for some parents, but it is important to realize that the move simply allows hospitals to better deal with the rising number of patients they are seeing, especially in their emergency rooms. Other parents have a greater fear that the swine flu vaccine may come too late, as we are already seeing widespread flu cases in most of the United States. It is important to keep in mind that some experts think that another wave of swine flu may come later this winter and so...
Source: About.com Pediatrics - October 20, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Baby Food RecallEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Plum Organics has announced the recall of one batch of its 4.22 ounce Apple & Carrot Portable Pouch baby food because of possible contamination with the Clostridium botulinum bacteria that causes botulism. Affected baby food has been sold at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us, has a best by date of May 21, 2010, and a UPC code of #890180001221. Although no illnesses have been reported, consumers who have the affected baby food should not use it. They can return it to Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us for a refund or can contact Plum Organics for more information. Related: Food Poisoning Food Poisoning Symptoms Infants, Honey and Bo...
Source: About.com Pediatrics - October 13, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Glass Tables - A Hidden DangerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Consumer Reports magazine and an article in Pediatric Emergency Care first alerted parents to the dangers of glass-topped tables last March. They had found that there were almost 20,000 injuries... (Source: About.com Pediatrics)
Source: About.com Pediatrics - October 6, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Asthma Action PlansEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Since children with asthma can be at higher risk for complications if they get the flu, the CDC recommends that they make sure that they have an updated asthma action... (Source: About.com Pediatrics)
Source: About.com Pediatrics - October 4, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Swine Flu Vaccine ArrivesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As swine flu cases continue to increase across the United States, many parents will be happy to hear that the first doses of the 2009 H1N1 swine flu vaccine are... (Source: About.com Pediatrics)
Source: About.com Pediatrics - October 3, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Flu Shot DelaysEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In a typical year, most pediatricians don't even start to give flu shots until mid-October. This year's early flu cases, brought on my the large number of swine flu infections,... (Source: About.com Pediatrics)
Source: About.com Pediatrics - October 1, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Surviving Swine FluEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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. Even more are worried that... (Source: About.com Pediatrics)
Source: About.com Pediatrics - September 28, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Tylenol Recall 2009 - Children's Tylenol RecallEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, the makers of Tylenol, is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Children's and Infants' TYLENOL liquid products because 'one of the inactive ingredients did not meet internal testing... (Source: About.com Pediatrics)
Source: About.com Pediatrics - September 24, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Swine Flu Vaccine - Safety, Concerns, and ControversyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
With H1N1 swine flu cases on the rise and the CDC reporting that twenty-one states are already seeing widespread cases of swine flu, the delivery of 2009 H1N1 swine flu... (Source: About.com Pediatrics)
Source: About.com Pediatrics - September 22, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Preventing RSVEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although most parents are thinking about flu shots and preventing the flu right now, there is another virus out there that parents of high risk children should start preparing for.... (Source: About.com Pediatrics)
Source: About.com Pediatrics - September 15, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Flu ConfusionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
With flu cases increasing as kids are going back to school, confusion about the flu is also on the rise. If you get the flu right now, is it swine flu... (Source: About.com Pediatrics)
Source: About.com Pediatrics - September 10, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Head Lice Prevention MonthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although most parents are now worried about preventing swine flu, as kids go back to school it is also a good time to review some head lice prevention tips with... (Source: About.com Pediatrics)
Source: About.com Pediatrics - September 9, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer

Finding Swine Flu ShotsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It is a little too early to actually go out and get your kids a swine flu shot right now, but it is time for pediatricians and other health care... (Source: About.com Pediatrics)
Source: About.com Pediatrics - September 8, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: consumer