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American Children Are Not Consuming Enough Milk
A recent study from Penn State has found that American children are drinking insufficient amounts of milk and the dairy they are choosing to consume are very high in fat. The study examined a children's daily dairy intake and compared it with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPyramid dairy recommendations. The findings revealed that only 2 to 3 year olds met the MyPyramid dairy recommendations. It was also observed that most children choose to eat more of the highest fat varieties of cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and dairy based toppings. (Read more about American Children Are Not Consuming Enough Milk)
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Children & Pain Relief
When your child gets hurt, and complains of pain, what do you use to treat the hurt and the injury?
A new study looks at three commonly used medicines for kids’ pain…and found which one works best.
You’d think that after decades of using tylenol, ibuprofen, and codeine, we’d have a grasp on which is best for pain due to musculoskeletal injuries--things like bruises, and even fractures.
But there hasn’t been a lot of research into this, which is why this new study sheds a lot of light on the issue. (Read more about Children & Pain Relief)
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Kids and flu shots
It’s that time of year when the kids’ flu shots are flowing. But should your child get the flu vaccine? And is there enough to go around?
The fact is, most of us can handle the flu pretty well. We can get sick, but we recover without serious consequences. It’s the very old, and the very young who are susceptible, and who can be seriously sickened by the flu.
It’s these kids, who along with the seniors, need to get an annual flu shot.
This year is no exception.
Cornell Smith is one and a half, and he’s the ideal candidate to get the flu shot this year. But his mom Katrina has wavered. “I opt not to get it for my own choices,” says Katrina.
But experts say Cornell should get a flu shot, since kids his age are more susceptible to a serious illness. (Read more about Kids and flu shots)
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OTC COLD AND FLU RX
The cold and flu season is here, and that means more doctor visits and requests for prescription antibiotics. But new research shows going to the over the counter drug aisle in the pharmacy could provide more relief for you and save billions of dollars a year in healthcare expenditures. (Read more about OTC COLD AND FLU RX)
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HOW TO AVOID A COLD
Holiday cheer won’t be the only thing spread this season. This is the season that colds spread rapidly, often leaving people sniffling and depressed.
“If someone touches you and they have cold, you can easily get it. Particularly if they’ve just wiped their nose,” says internist Dr. Marc Siegel. There are several measures you can take to avoid colds, ensuring that you enjoy your holiday to the maximum. (Read more about HOW TO AVOID A COLD)
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FLU SHOT SCRIMPING
Flu vaccine is a little like liquid gold. at least, this year, with the huge flu vaccine shortage that’s affected the U.S., even those who should get the flu vaccine aren’t getting it. But now there’s new research to show that the limited supply can be stretched if the flu vaccine is given in a different way. (Read more about FLU SHOT SCRIMPING)
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Kids and Flu Vaccine
Flu season typically peaks between December and March, and so now is the time that those most at risk need to get the shot. But there’s some confusion about which children should get it this year because of the shortage.
It’s the same, but a little different when it comes to kids and flu shots. (Read more about Kids and Flu Vaccine)
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HEALTH CARE WORKERS & FLU RISK
As the effects of the flu vaccine shortage sweep the nation, the Centers for Disease Control is warning that health care workers need to make every effort to get vaccinated. Healthcare workers are a liability in terms of the spread of the flu virus. Yet, many don’t get the flu vaccine. And this year, when the flu vaccine is in short supply, it’s important to keep the virus from spreading as much as possible, which is why these healthcare workers need to get their shots. (Read more about HEALTH CARE WORKERS & FLU RISK)
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FLU SHOT ALTERNATIVES
“So I think we’re looking at a shortage that’s not going to be made up during this season,” states Dr. Steven Baum, a flu expert at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. It is the harsh reality of this year’s flu season…vaccines will be hard to come by. There’s enough for those at risk, and the time is now for them to go get their vaccines.
But what about the rest of us? (Read more about FLU SHOT ALTERNATIVES)
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FLU VACCINE SHORTAGE
The nation suddenly finds itself faced with an acute flu vaccine shortage, with the flu vaccine supply suddenly being cut in half.
Yesterday, British regulatory officials unexpectedly froze all shipments from a major flu vaccine maker, effectively creating a huge shortage here. A major British flu vaccine maker’s shipment was frozen due to contaminated supplies. (Read more about FLU VACCINE SHORTAGE)
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