April 25, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
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When I wrote a piece last winter on Measles, I did not think I’d be writing again so soon about what physicians used to call another common childhood ailment, the Mumps. Measles aren’t funny… and neither are Mumps. Both measles … Continue reading
April 24, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
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Recall Date: April 23, 2014 Recall Number: 14-156 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of Product: Rechargeable batteries … Continue reading
April 22, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
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Looking at recent (2010) statistics compiled by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, provided by the Kids Count program, it is clear that accidental deaths occurring to children ages 1 – 14 are reducing in number–and are currently lower than in … Continue reading
April 19, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
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(This article was originally published by the FDA in their Consumer Updates section) You’re at the beach, slathered in sunscreen. Your 5-month-old baby is there, too. Should you put sunscreen on her? Not usually, according to Hari Cheryl Sachs, M.D., … Continue reading
April 18, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
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Report Receipt Date: APR 01, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14C002000 Recall Summary Baby Trend, Inc. (Baby Trend) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 TrendZ Fastback 3-in-1 child restraints, models FB60070 (Granite) and FB60408 (Jellybean), manufactured between October 2011 … Continue reading
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