The Underused HPV Vaccine By JANE E. BRODY AUGUST 22, 2016 You’d think that when parents are told of a vaccine that could prevent future cancers in their children, they’d leap at the chance to protect them. Alas, that is hardly the […]
Recent study shows infant sleep advice not being followed.
Many infants are sleeping in unsafe positions and locations, especially if they are moved in the middle of the night, according to a new study. Researchers found parents are shirking safe sleep practices for babies even when being video recorded. […]
Hot weather ahead: Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness (From the CDC)
The best defense is prevention. Here are some prevention tips: Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has […]
Why Meningococcal Vaccine (From Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)
About 1 in 20 children with meningitis caused by meningococcus and about 1 in 3 children with bloodstream infections (i.e., sepsis) caused by meningococcus will die from the infection. Death from sepsis can occur within 12 hours of the beginning […]
Why Varivax (from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)
The disease What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella virus, and it is highly contagious. It can spread in one of three ways: by coughing or sneezing, physical contact with broken blisters, or by virus particles […]
