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Influenza (the flu) is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by influenza viruses. There are many different influenza viruses that are constantly changing. They cause illness, hospital stays and deaths in the United States each year. The flu can be very dangerous for children. Each year about 20,000 children younger than 5 years old are hospitalized from flu complications, like pneumonia. The timing of flu is very unpredictable and can vary from season to season. Flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. in January or February. However, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and continue to occur as late as May. How can I protect my child against the flu? The first and most important thing you can do is to get a flu vaccine for yourself and your child. • Vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. • Caregivers of children with health conditions or of children younger than 6 months old should get vaccinated. • Another way to protect babies is to vaccinate pregnant women. Research shows that this gives some protection to the baby both while the woman is pregnant and for a few months after the baby is born. Source: CDC Website http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/index.htm Page 1
Safety -ID Health and Safety News What Parents (and Grandparents) need to know The Importance of Childhood Vaccinations Today, most children in the United States lead much healthier lives and parents live with much less anxiety and worry over infections during childhood. Immunizations are one of the success stories of modern medicine. (Source: American Academy of Pediatrics)
Childhood Vaccinations: Diphtheria InHaemophilus this Issue: inuenzae type b Hepatitis A Hepatitis B The Flu: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Questions & Inuenza (Flu) Answers Measles Meningococcal The Importance Mumps of Childhood Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccinations Pneumococcal Polio Rotavirus Tetanus Baby Products Rubella (German Measles) with SIDS Varicella (Chickenpox) Prevention Claims References for Parents: Nutrition American Basics Academy of Pediatrics Help Fight Child http://www2.aap.org/immunization/families/whyimmunize.html Obesity A Minute for Kids: The Importance of Vaccines (Video)prevention/immunizations/Pages/default.aspx Holiday Safety
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Are Vaccines Still Needed? http://www.healthychildren.org/English/safetyAround the Web prevention/immunizations/Pages/Are-Vaccines-Still-Needed.aspx MMR Vaccine Controversy (Wickipedia) Parents Corner
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What Parents (and Grandparents) need to know Baby Products with SIDS Prevention Claims Some baby products are being marketed over-the-counter with claims to cure, treat, or prevent a disease or condition. Because of these claims, these baby products are medical devices, subject to FDA regulation. A common medical claim being made is the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development defines SIDS as "the sudden death of an infant under one year of age, which In this Issue: remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including performance of a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and review of the clinical The Flu: history."
Questions & Answers The FDA has never cleared or approved a baby product to prevent or reduce
the risk of SIDS. The Agency is not aware of any scientific studies showing that Importance aThe medical device prevents or reduces the risk of SIDS.
of Childhood Examples of common over-the-counter baby products with unproven claims Vaccinations to prevent or reduce the risk of SIDS include: baby monitors, mattresses, crib tents, pillows, crib bedding, including bumpers and blankets, and infant Baby Products positioners.
with SIDS Prevention Current research shows that the best way to reduce the chance of SIDS is Claims to create a safe sleep environment for a baby: alone, in their own sleeping space with no other people in the crib or bassinet; on their backs on a firm sleep surface; and in a crib or bassinet free of pillows, blankets, bumpers, Nutrition Basics sleep Helppositioners, Fight Childand other objects.
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Source: FDA (US Department of Health and Human Services) http://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/productsandmedicalprocedures/sids Holiday Safety preventionclaims/default.htm
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Recommended links: FDA and CPSC: Don't Use Infant SleepPositioners Around the Web http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JJCYoDdXcg
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SIDS Prevention Video - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome PSA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUufN52TKr8 Page 3
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What Parents (and Grandparents) need to know Nutrition Basics help fight Child Obesity With childhood obesity on the rise, parents, schools—even whole communities —are getting behind the movement to help young people eat healthier. FDA nutrition expert Shirley Blakely, the mother of two grown kids and a registered dietitian, says healthy eating at home and school begins at the grocery store. As you head down the supermarket aisle, Blakely says you should In thison Issue: zero-in two things:
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• the Nutrition Facts label—tells the number of calories and Questions & percentage of a day’s worth of nutrients in one serving
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• the ingredients on the label of all prepared foods—lists every Theingredient Importance that went into the product, with the predominant ingredient first, the next most prominent second, and so on in of Childhood descending order Vaccinations Ingredients in prepared foods are listed in descending order of predominance. Baby Products If the cereal your kids like has some type of grain listed first, that’s a good sign. with SIDS high fructose corn syrup, or sucrose—in other words, sugar— But if fructose, isPrevention listed first, you’d best leave that item on the store shelf because added sugars Claims are taking the place of other, more nutritious ingredients. Source: FDA Children’s Health; to continue article go to: Nutrition Basics http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm229990.htm
Help Fight Child Obesity
References for Parents: (FDA Consumer Update Page) Kids ‘n Fiber Holiday Safety http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm270899.htm
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A Glimpse at “Gluten Free” food labeling Around the Web http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm265212.htm Eat for a Healthy Parents CornerHeart http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm199058.htm
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Safety -ID Health and Safety News What Parents (and Grandparents) need to know Holiday Health and Safety Tips
The holidays offer a perfect opportunity for enjoying loved ones, celebrating life, being grateful, and reflecting on what’s important. They are also a time to appreciate the gift of health. Support health and safety for yourself and others by following these timeless holiday tips: Wash your hands often
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water, rubbing them for at least 20 seconds. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands. Jan 2014
Influenza (flu) and other serious respiratory illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), whooping cough, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) are spread by cough, sneezing, or unclean hands. Stay warm. Cold temperatures can cause serious health problems, especially in infants and older adults. Stay dry, and dress warmly in several layers of loose-fitting, tightly woven clothing. Source: CDC Family Health; to continue article, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/family/holiday/ References for Parents About Winter Weather http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/about.asp Emergency Preparedness and Response http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/psa/index.asp
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Safety -ID Health and Safety News What Parents (and Grandparents) need to know Around the Web Rookie Moms http://www.rookiemoms.com/ One Tough Job http://onetoughjob.org/ HealthyChildren.org http://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx E-Family News http://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/e-family-news
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Recommended Readings: 5 ways to protect your child in u season Dr Jennifer Shu http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/10/health/protect-children-u/index.html Heading Home with Your Newborn http://www.jennifershu.com/books.html How parents can help children avoid scald burns Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Blog http://blog.chw.org/2014/02/parents-can-help-children-avoid-scald-burns/ Is There A Gun Where Your Child Plays? Asking Can Save Lives HealthyChildren.org http://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/Is-There-AGun-Where-Your-Child-Plays-Asking-Can-Save-Lives.aspx
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