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GAVI Alliance on Track to Immunise a Quarter of a Billion Children by 2015 and Prevent Nearly 4 Million Deaths

Report tracks GAVI's performance and challenges towards 2015 goals The GAVI Alliance is on track to meet its ambitious targets of supporting developing countries to immunise an additional quarter of a billion children by 2015, and preventing ...


Free Chart Helps Parents Monitor Child''s Growth And Spine Health During Spine Health Awareness Month

October is Spine Health Awareness Month and the Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) pediatric spine physicians want parents to understand the importance of scoliosis monitoring and early detection. MOR is the first center in the Midwest to ...

Keep Baby''s Bottom Soft, Smooth and Pain-free with Neat Feat''s Baby B Diaper Rash Cream

Imagine if there was a product that prevented your baby ever getting diaper rash! Well there is. Neat Feat Baby B Diaper Rash Cream. (Photo: http:photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131010/PH95409 ) No parent wants their baby to suffer from a ...

Parent Communication Critical to Helping Kids Cope with Cancer

A parent has been told the unthinkable: their child has cancer. After the shock and the emotionally draining discussions about pediatric cancer treatment options, side effects and possible outcomes, there is still a weighty task ahead: the ...

Halloween Can Be Scary, Especially for Kids'' Teeth

How to Avoid Spooky Smiles Your kids may be ready to indulge in sweet treats this Halloween , but don't let the holiday turn into an oral health nightmare. To keep your children's smiles safe from creepy cavities this season and all ...

Boston Children''s Leading National Discussion on Childhood Obesity in the Community October 10th and 11th

Conference will address "Turning Science into Care" for obesity prevention This two-day conference on Thursday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Oct. 11 will bring together national health providers, researchers and community leaders to discuss the ...

When children learn to speak: the importance of hearing

The Hear the World Foundation spreads the word about the wide-ranging impact of hearing on development in young children In early childhood, our sense of hearing plays a crucial role, providing the basis for speech and communication skills. If a ...

24,000 Canadian Children Live with Arthritis

The Arthritis Society supports families with programs, resources Arthritis is often thought of as a disease associated with aging, however, a report released today by The Arthritis Society estimates that as many as 24,000 Canadian children ...

U.S. Senate Passes Legislation To Help Prevent Premature Birth

The U.S. Senate has passed S. 252, the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act. The bipartisan legislation reauthorizes federal research, education and intervention activities related to preterm birth and infant mortality. (Logo: ...

Montana Children Would Benefit from President''s Plan to Expand Early Education With Tobacco Tax Increase, New Report Shows

President Obama has proposed to expand early childhood education and fund it with an increase in federal tobacco taxes. In Montana, this initiative would provide 1,528 more children from low- and moderate-income families with access to high-quality ...

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The Toll of Bullying, and Depression on Kids With Skin Diseases

The Toll of Bullying, and Depression on Kids With Skin Diseases

Most kids and teens with chronic skin conditions like acne, eczema , psoriasis, alopecia areata, and vitiligo often experience peer stigma and occasional bullying due to their condition. As a result, these children have a poor quality of life that ...

Truth Revealed: Child's Health Scare After Dry Ice Consumption

Truth Revealed: Child's Health Scare After Dry Ice Consumption

In recent times, incidents involving the mishandling and consumption of dry ice and liquid nitrogen in food and beverage preparation have raised significant concerns regarding public safety. Both dry ice (solidified carbon dioxide) and liquid ...

Addressing Social Media Risks: Psychologists Urge Parent-School Collaboration

Addressing Social Media Risks: Psychologists Urge Parent-School Collaboration

After the tragic death of 19-year-old Shivansh, who lost his life falling into a water tank while filming a social media video , psychologists are advising parents to collaborate with schools in providing the affection, acknowledgment, and validation ...

Nestle Adds Sugar to Baby Cereal Sold in India but Not in Europe & UK

Nestle Adds Sugar to Baby Cereal Sold in India but Not in Europe & UK

Nestle, a global food and beverage giant, faces mounting scrutiny over revelations of stark differences in the sugar content of its baby products across regions. Shocking findings indicate that while Nestle's baby foods sold in Europe and the UK ...

Obesity Linked to Rise in Childhood Hip Disorders

Obesity Linked to Rise in Childhood Hip Disorders

Rising instances of uncommon hip joint issues in children ( ) aged 10-12 are being linked to a combination of factors including obesity , insufficient vitamin D levels, and sedentary lifestyles. What is Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Slipped Capital ...

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