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H1N1: Yes, You Should Vaccinate Your Kids

There are times when I wonder whether we’re really living in the 21st century. I’ve been having that feeling a lot recently, observing other parents (both online and off) discuss whether or not getting the H1N1 “Swine Flu& [...]

Posted On : Oct, 20 2009 | Comments : 0

I'm putting my kids' health first

She was screaming even before I laid her down. Sarah's always been wary of people wearing lab coats. I held her little arms while the nurse grabbed her kicking legs and jabbed the needle into her chubby upper thigh. I winced, but it was ov [...]

Posted On : Oct, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

Older kids on health plans

Recently, Gov. Paterson signed into effect a law allowing uninsured, non-dependent children to return to their parents' family health insurance policies until age 29. Many of us whose kids are in their 20s and have aged out of our policies [...]

Posted On : Oct, 16 2009 | Comments : 0

Kids' Health: 3 Effective Cold Remedies

By now you know to steer clear of children’s combo cold medications, but here’s what you can give them to feel better: Honey “For children over age 1, our study showed it worked better for improving a cough than the over-t [...]

Posted On : Oct, 15 2009 | Comments : 0

If your child doesn't have health insurance

Do your kids have health insurance? If not, they may be eligible for KidsCare, Arizona’s children’s health insurance program. More than 250,000 Arizona children – or 3,500 school busloads of children -- lack health insuran [...]

Posted On : Oct, 14 2009 | Comments : 0

Vigilance essential, doctors tell parents

Max Gomez was a bright-eyed 5-year-old happy to have just started kindergarten when he developed sniffles and a fever. His mother figured it was only a cold. Three days later, the Antioch, Tenn., boy was dead, apparently from swine flu. At [...]

Posted On : Oct, 13 2009 | Comments : 0

Swine flu deaths among US kids rising, CDC says

Child deaths from swine flu are rising in the United States, with 19 flu-related deaths reported in the last week alone, U.S. health officials said Friday. "Nineteen more pediatric deaths for influenza were reported to us this week. W [...]

Posted On : Oct, 10 2009 | Comments : 0

CAST meeting focus on kids' health campaign

The Communications Association of the Southern Tier meeting at noon Oct. 20 will include discussion of the “Mason on the Move” kids’ health campaign. The meeting will be at The Relief Pitcher, 197 Conklin Ave., Binghamton. [...]

Posted On : Oct, 09 2009 | Comments : 0

Health secretary tries easing flu vaccine fears

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday sought to dispel fears about the H1N1 swine flu vaccine, declaring it safe and urging parents to take precautions against the pandemic. "This H1N1 vaccine is bein [...]

Posted On : Oct, 08 2009 | Comments : 0

Kids begin receiving swine flu vaccine

The swine flu vaccine is making its debut across the country and has made it's way to Southern California. The nasal version of the H1N1 vaccine is already being administered in several local counties including, Orange, Ventura, San Diego [...]

Posted On : Oct, 07 2009 | Comments : 0

To Hoosier kids' health

With the emotional debate on national health-care reform beyond a fever pitch, you might be surprised by the data on health insurance and Indiana children. Even more surprising is the fact that part of the solution might be in your own back [...]

Posted On : Oct, 06 2009 | Comments : 0

New studies: 1 in 100 kids have autism

Two new government studies indicate that about 1 in 100 children have autism disorders - higher than a previous U.S. estimate of 1 in 150. Greater awareness, broader definitions and spotting autism in younger children may explain some of t [...]

Posted On : Oct, 05 2009 | Comments : 0

Fulton to inoculate kids first for swine flu

Fulton County health officials say they hope to receive an initial shipment of swine flu vaccine Tuesday and start distributing it a day or two later to children ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers, officials said Friday. Fulton health spok [...]

Posted On : Oct, 03 2009 | Comments : 0

Ostracized kids' health may suffer

Children who are popular at school not only enjoy more friends and peer respect but also grow up to be healthier adults, according to a 30-year Swedish study. Youngsters with fewer friends and less social status are far more likely to suff [...]