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Flu infections continue to decline

(HealthDay)—The flu season may not be over, but the worst of it seems to be.

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Flu levels starting to fall, CDC says

(HealthDay)—The flu seems to be easing its grip on the United States, federal health officials reported Friday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 09, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

CDC: Flu activity still up in U.S. in fourth week of 2013

(HealthDay)—In the fourth week of 2013, influenza activity remained elevated in the United States, with the proportion of pneumonia and influenza-linked deaths above the epidemic threshold, according to ...

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Flu still at epidemic levels: CDC

(HealthDay)—While flu activity remains high across the United States, there are signs that the number of infections may be leveling off, federal health officials reported Friday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

CDC: Flu seems to level off except in the West

New government figures show that flu cases seem to be leveling off nationwide. Flu activity is declining in most regions although still rising in the West.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Children with egg allergies can safely receive flu vaccine, study says

Egg allergic children, including those with a history of anaphylaxis to egg, can safely receive a single dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.

Immunology created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

CDC: Flu activity continues to be high across the United States

(HealthDay)—Flu remains at epidemic proportions across the United States, but flu activity decreased in some areas during the second week of January, according to FluView, a weekly influenza surveillance ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 19, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study shows medication errors lead to child fatalities

(Medical Xpress)—Serious errors administering drugs to children are occurring frequently due to workload, distraction and ineffective communication, according to a new study exploring the relationship between the nursing ...

Pediatrics created Jan 18, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

CDC: Influenza activity increasing across the U.S.

(HealthDay)—Flu season descended on the United States early and hard this winter, with significant increases in flu activity observed over the past month, according to an update issued Jan. 4 by the U.S. ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

ICDs can reduce sudden death in young patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

A multicenter registry has demonstrated that the use of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) to combat sudden cardiac death in high-risk pediatric patients suffering from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The study ...

Cardiology created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Many grandparent caregivers unaware of newer safety guidelines

The number of grandparent caregivers continues to grow, and while these older adults may be experienced in caring for young children, many are unaware of more recent safety and other recommendations – including those related ...

Pediatrics created Oct 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Flu season's approaching so roll up your sleeve

(HealthDay)—The only thing predictable about the flu is its unpredictability, U.S. health officials said Thursday, as they urged virtually all Americans to get vaccinated for the coming season.

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Google it?: Internet searches often provide inaccurate information about infant sleep safety

In 2010, 59% of the U.S. population used internet searches for health information, and parents searching for information regarding their children were among the top users. In 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) ...

Pediatrics created Aug 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

X-Chromosome gene variant linked to SIDS in boys

(HealthDay) -- A gene variant on the X-chromosome is associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) only in boys, particularly those who die at the ages of highest SIDS prevalence, according to a study ...

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Study identifies risk factors associated with death of extremely low birth weight infants after NICU

Preterm infants born with extremely low birth weights have an increased risk of death during the first year of life. Although researchers have extensively studied risk factors that could contribute to the death of preterm ...

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