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Should Kids Taking Immunosuppressant Medication Receive The H1N1 Vaccine?

Azneulfni — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have classified all children, 6-months to 24-years, one of the high risk groups for contracting the H1N1 (swine) flu, and recommend this population receive the H1N1 vaccine for immunity against the disease. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Health headlines: Artificial bones, puberty blocking drugs and Halloween treats

Azneulfni — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:00:57 +0000

Other stories we’ve been reading: Surgeons put an artificial bone in a 3-year-old’s arm. Parents can use these guidelines for letting their diabetic kids enjoy Halloween’s treats. Listen to the new guidelines being reviewed by British doctors that would lower the country’s age limit for transgender patients receiving puberty-blocking drugs. The segment begins at the 34 minute marker. Multiple studies show how pregnant women getting the flu vaccine is an important way to protect their babies. Sesame Street characters Elmo and Rosita show your child the right way to sneeze. Last weekend, Emergency Department doctors at Children’s began seeing increases in what they think are swine flu cases and Judy Palfrey, MD, FAAP, comments on the Obama girls getting the flu shot. Have you e...

Should Kids Taking Immunosuppressant Medication Receive The H1N1 Vaccine?

Azneulfni — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0000

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CDC: Kids’ H1N1 flu deaths jump to 114

Azneulfni — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:52:20 +0000

Heath officials say swine flu has caused at least 19 more children's deaths the largest one-week increase since the pandemic ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Single dose of H1N1 vaccine enough for kids: WHO

Azneulfni — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:04:56 +0000

One dose of swine flu vaccine appears to be enough for children, and pregnant women should feel free to use vaccine containing adjuvant, an expert vaccine committee that advises the World Health Organization reported Friday. (Source: CTV Health)

CDC: 114 Kids Dead From H1N1; Vaccine Shortages Continue

Azneulfni — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:35:28 +0000

Heath officials say swine flu has caused at least 19 more children's deaths the largest one-week increase since the pandemic started in April. (Source: FOXNews.com)

CDC: 19 Kids Die From H1N1 in Past Week; Brings Total to 114

Azneulfni — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:16:04 +0000

Heath officials say swine flu has caused at least 19 more children's deaths the largest one-week increase since the pandemic started in April. (Source: FOXNews.com)

Child H1N1 Swine Flu Deaths Rising

Azneulfni — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Last week's 19 new child deaths is the biggest single-week jump since the H1N1 swine flu pandemic began. So far, 114 kids have died of the flu. (Source: WebMD Health)

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Kids Shed H1N1 Swine Flu Virus 6 Days After Fever

Azneulfni — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:59:54 +0000

A study showing kids shed H1N1 virus six days after a fever strikes is raising questions about how long children with swine flu are contagious. (Source: WebMD Health)

Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Passed Person-to-Person in U.S.

Azneulfni — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Another study shows kids shed virus up to 13 days after fever starts Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)