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9 Things You Need to Know About Immunizations

Children need immunizations (shots) to protect them from dangerous childhood diseases.
Contributor : CDC
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Pregnancy and Alcohol Warnings

Alcohol in alcoholic beverages is identified as a developmental toxicant by the California Environmental Protection Agency.
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Eating Fish While Pregnant (Mercury)

Mercury levels in fish are expressed in terms of parts per million (ppm), which is equivalent to 1 part mercury per 1 million parts fish (1 ...
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Pregnancy Precautions: Mercury

A well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fish and shellfish can contribute to heart health and children's proper growth and developme...
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Understanding Thimerosal in Vaccines

Thimerosal is a mercury-containing compound that kills or prevents the growth of microorganisms.
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Is There A Cure for Autism?

To date, there is no cure for autism, but sometimes, children with ASDs make so much progress that they no longer show the full syndrome of ...
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Understanding Spina Bifida

Spina bifida (SB) is a neural tube defect (a disorder involving incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective co...
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Antidepressants Linked To Birth Defects: Study

A new study finds a link between SSRIs and a heart defect in newborns
Contributor : Dena Afrasiabi
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National Head Lice Prevention Month

The subject of head lice is not a pleasant one, and there are many misconceptions regarding these pesky creatures.
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
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Life-cycle of an Immunization Program

Parents are constantly concerned about the health and safety of their children and they take many steps to protect them.
Contributor : CDC
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