Some of my friends’ kids are so wrapped in reflective tape, they might as well be going as road signs.
How to Trick-or-Treat Safely
Halloween Candy
A lot of people complain that the fun has been taken out of Halloween, as fewer kids go trick-or-treating in their neighborhoods and many children go to Halloween carnivals, Halloween parties, or simply go to the homes of people they know.
Preparing Your Kids For Shots
Not many people actually enjoy getting shots. This is especially true for children. Kids have to get a lot of shots throughout their childhoods, so it is no wonder they…
Pregnant? Breastfeeding? You Need a Flu Shot!
When you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you may be questioning what you can and can’t put into your body. There are all sorts of different rules when it comes to…
Skip The Cold Meds for Young Kids
A group representing major drug manufacturers announced recently that they will stop manufacturing cold and cough medications for children under 4 years old. This comes a year after these medications…
CDC: Flu Vaccine Should Work This Year
After the failure of last year’s flu vaccine, many people are hesitant to get one this year. After all, if it’s not going work, why bother, right? Not so fast….
Do You Feel Comfortable With Your Doctor?
Now that flu season is almost here, you will likely be making more visits to your doctor than you did over the summer, especially if you have kids. But whether…
Protect the Ones You Love – Get a Flu Shot
I recently gave birth to my second child and having a newborn in the house again reminds me of the importance of keeping the whole family healthy. I do everything…
Cold Meds Not For Young Children
Did you know that you shouldn’t be giving your kids under 2 years old any type of cold or cough medication? In October of 2007, these medications were taken off…
Time to Plan for Flu Season
I know it’s only September, but flu season will be here before we know it, so it’s time to start planning now. Unfortunately, the flu vaccine was not very effective…
