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Quick reference medical handouts used by Pediatric offices


January. 06, 2009
KidsGrowth.com


2009 Immunization Schedule for Infants, Children and Adolescents

The 2009 recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedules have been approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

The Facts about Cough Medicine Abuse

Let's not fool ourselves. Each of our own teens is at risk of drug abuse, including cough medicine abuse. For example, did you know that one out of 10 teens (2.4 million) reports having abused cough medicine to get high? Some teens may take up to 25-50 times the recommended dose of cough medicine to achieve this high.







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Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide is a killer. Sometimes called CO, carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is produced by cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and heating systems


Weathering the ’Tween Years

It seems like just yesterday that your little one was in diapers, but the teen years are inching closer. The transition to teenager can be difficult and confusing for children — and parents. Understanding what your son or daughter is going through can help you offer guidance during these critical years.


Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a problem related to brain development (neurodevelopmental disorder) that causes hyperactivity (always on the move), impulsive behavior (doing things without any self control), and attention problems (not able to pay attention. This article is a good review of the subject


MRSA - a dangerous antibiotic resistant bacteria

Widespread and inappropriate antibiotic use have encouraged the emergence of a “superbug” version of the familiar “Staph,” short for Staphylococcus aureus.


Top Ten Baby Names for 2007

The U. S. Social Security Administration provides the data on the top baby names of 2007. The big news is that the most popular baby names for boys and girls from 2006 continue to dominate in 2007


Why do Newborns need hearing screening?

Newborn hearing screening can detect possible hearing loss in the first days of a baby's life. If a possible hearing loss is found, further tests will be done to confirm the results. If a hearing loss is confirmed, treatment and early intervention can start promptly. Early intervention helps babies with hearing loss and their families learn important communication skills.


Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Children sometimes complain about aches in their joints, which could result from a variety of causes. But if your child's joints stay swollen for six weeks in a row or longer, he or she may have juvenile arthritis (JA). It is a long-lasting (chronic) disease. JA is the most common form of arthritis in children. It affects 70,000 to100,000 people under age 16 in the United States


Hiccups in Babies and Children

Everyone has had them. Hiccups occur at funny times and are funny to everyone but the hiccupper! Sometimes it is being tickled, and other times it is drinking too fast, but all have the same outcome...hiccups. So what causes hiccups and what can be done about them?


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