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This week on Thrive: Oct. 26 – 30

Here’s a look at what Thrive was up to last week. Frances Jensen, MD, senior associate in Neurology, was featured in a piece on 60 Minutes about the prevalence of epilepsy and the importance of funding research that can lead to its cure. It’s clearer than ever before: American children are suffering from a Vitamin D deficiency. A novel surgery saves one baby’s vision. The HealthMap team gives our weekly H1N1 update. Children’s doctors talk about how easily H1N1 spreads and Dr. Sanjay Gupta visits Children’s. Our Mediatrician tackles “s. lists” and a Children’s expert offers parents a guide to a healthful Halloween. Related posts:This week on Thrive: Oct. 5 – 9This week on Thrive: Oct. 19 – 23This week on Thrive: Oct. 12 – 16 (Source: Thrive, Children's H...

Dr. Sanjay Gupta visits Children’s to check on flu prep

In a special report from the Children’s Hospital Boston’s Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Children’s Anne Stack, MD, about what precautions the hospital is taking to prepare for a potential influx of flu patients. Related posts:No one’s worried about H1N1?Glass-table injuries to children prompts industry changesA study reignites the question: Do current levels of BPA exposure represent a true health hazard to children? (Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston)

Nurses Plan Strike Over Swine Flu Conditions At Hospitals

More than 16,000 registered nurses are locked in a contract dispute with officials at 37 Catholic hospitals statewide and plan to strike Oct. 30 out of concern that the hospitals' lax safety standards put them at risk of catching H1N1 flu. The California Nurses Assn., which is in bargaining talks with San Francisco-based Catholic Healthcare West hospitals, announced the strike this morning. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Tips on how to talk to your kids about swine flu

Your kids will undoubtedly ask questions about germs and flu in general and possibly even about swine flu. Its best to let your kids know about the dangers of germs. As you have most likely done before, you’ll want to explain to kids that germs can make us sick, and that’s why it’s important to wash your hands. I like to tell my kids that, “Soap and water rinse away the germs so they can’t make us feel bad.” and then show them the best way to go about washing their hands. Here are some tips for Getting your kids to wash their hands.
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