The FDA warns that Over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medicine should not be given to children younger than 2 because they could cause serious and potentially deadly side effects. Antibiotics aren’t a cure either because they treat bacterial infections, while colds … Continue reading
ADA Changes Their Brushing With Fluoride Toothpaste Stance For Children Under 2 Years Old
The American Dental Association (ADA) now says that parents no longer need to wait until a child turns two to start brushing their teeth with fluoride toothpaste. 25% of U.S. children develop cavities before kindergarten and this statistic prompted the study and … Continue reading
Antibiotics Don’t Prevent Ear Infections or Pneumonia in Children Up to 5 Years Old
In a new review published online by the Cochrane Library, current evidence doesn’t provide strong support for antibiotic use as a means of reducing the risk of otitis (inflammation or infection of the ear) or pneumonia in children up to 5 … Continue reading
New Study – Mothers Who Smoke During Pregnancy Increase Their Baby’s Risk for Hospitalization and Death
American Academy of Pediatrics in Washington State analyzed hospitalizations and deaths for 50,000 infants born in the state between 1987 and 2004. Infants with mothers who smoked during their pregnancy were hospitalized 50 percent more and died from a wide … Continue reading
Parents Declining Usual Vitamin K Shots for Their Babies is Being Tied to More Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB) Cases
The Center for Disease Control and Preventing (CDC) has reported that four infants were diagnosed with late vitamin K deficiency bleeding in Nashville, Tennenssee between February and September of 2013. All babies were healthy and developing normally until reaching the … Continue reading
Antibiotic Resistance Will Pose a Large Threat to Future Medicine If We Don’t All Work Together
If bacterial infections develop a resistance to antibiotics, then even patients having minor surgery could risk dying from infections that can no longer be treated. Some doctors and medical officials are saying that global action is needed to fight antibiotic resistance … Continue reading
Be Careful Not to Start Your Baby on Solid Food Too Soon!
40% of mothers start their infants on solid food earlier than medical experts recommend. This especially happens to babies who are formula-fed. Experts recommend a minimum age of 4 months old says a new study in the April 2013 issue of … Continue reading
Want Better Behavior From Your Preschoolers? Try Changing What Your Children Are Watching On Television
A new study has been done concerning children’s television habits and how it effects their behavior. The study was facilitated by the Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development at Seattle Children’s Hospital. The study concludes that if you can swap out … Continue reading
Changes to Immunization Schedule for Teenagers
The new year brings with it changes to the immunization recommendations. For teenagers, the change involves the meningococcal vaccine. The one we use is called Menactra. For many years, this vaccine has been recommended for 11-12 year olds, which is … Continue reading