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    CDC Warns of Potentially Severe Flu Season

    Early data suggests that the current 2014-2015 flu season could be severe, warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a result of the prediction, the CDC has urged immediate vaccination with the flu shot or flu mist for all individuals still unvaccinated this flu season. The CDC also recommends prompt treatment with […] More

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    Lower Birth Weight Linked to Lower Academic Performance

    Previous research has linked birth weight with a number of outcomes later in life. Low birth weight increases the risk of health problems such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, and autism spectrum disorder. Now a new study from researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois finds that children born with low birth […] More

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    Premature Children at High Risk of Flu-Related Complications

    Current guidelines from the United States, United Kingdom, and World Health Organization (WHO) do not currently consider children born prematurely at high risk for flu-related complications. However, a new study calls the current guidelines into question after finding a great risk among premature children. Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by […] More

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    Maternal Obesity Increases Infant Mortality

    Obesity during pregnancy increases the risk of health problems such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, premature birth, and Cesarean section, all of which can negatively affect the long-term health of both mother and baby. Now a new study finds that maternal overweight and obesity during pregnancy increases the risk of infant mortality among babies. As published […] More

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    Toy-Related Injuries Increase in United States

    With Christmas just weeks away, many shoppers are searching for that perfect toy to give as a gift. However, a new study warns gift givers to take caution when buying toys: A child is treated for a toy-related injury every three minutes in the United States. As published in the journal Clinical Pediatrics, the study […] More

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    Full-Day Preschool Increases Kindergarten Readiness

    The need for preschool for all young children has been widely debated in recent years. Now a new study sparks the debate on whether part-day or full-day preschool programs are better for preparing a child for kindergarten. Previous studies have added to the growing body of evidence pointing to the benefits of preschool for school […] More

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    Graco Recalls Eleven Models of Strollers for Finger Amputation Hazard

    If you purchased a Graco stroller as far back as 2000, beware: Graco announced a recall of eleven strollers with a manufacture date from August 1, 2000 to September 25, 2014 today. The recall affects eleven Graco Children’s Products stroller products: Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling, and TravelMate Model Strollers […] More

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    Energy Drinks and Children Create Dangerous Cocktail

    Energy drinks containing high levels of caffeine have gained in popularly over recent years. But children and energy drinks should not mix. Although marketed towards teens and young adults, the beverages account for 40 percent of calls related to children under the age of 6 consuming caffeinated energy drinks to poison control centers in the […] More

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    Flu Shot (Influenza Vaccine) Effective in Seniors

    In addition to children under the age of 2 and individuals with underlying health problems, seniors over the age of 60 are at greatest risk for influenza (respiratory flu). However, a new review published in the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases concludes that the flu shot, or influenza vaccine, effectively protects seniors against the flu […] More

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    Pneumococcal Vaccine Reduces Antibiotic-Resistant Infections by 62 Percent

    Previous studies have concluded that overall vaccination reduces the risk of non-targeted infections among vaccinated individuals. Now new research presented at IDWeek 2014 suggest that the pneumococcal vaccine dramatically reduces severe antibiotic-resistant infections by as much as 62 percent among children. Pneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that causes sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis as well […] More

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