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CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Novel H1N1 Flu Vaccination Recommendations

With the new H1N1 virus continuing to cause illness, hospitalizations and deaths in the US during the normally flu-free summer months and some uncertainty about what the upcoming flu season might bring, CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has taken an important step in preparations for a voluntary novel H1N1 vaccination effort to counter a possibly severe upcoming flu season. On July 29, ACIP met to consider who should receive novel H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available. (Read the entire article)

Summer Safety Tips 2009 by the American Academy of Pediatrics

Keep your family safe this summer by following these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). (Read the entire article)

Child Passenger Safety

Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the U.S. but many of these deaths can be prevented. Placing children in age- and size-appropriate car seats and booster seats reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half.(Read the entire article)

Children, the Flu and the Flu Vaccine

The Danger of Flu to Children Flu is more dangerous than the common cold for children. Each year, flu places a large burden on the health and well-being of children and families. • Children commonly need medical care because of influenza, especially before they turn 5 years old. • Each year an average of 20,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized because of influenza complications. • Some children will die from the flu each year. (Read the entire article)

Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families 2009

American Academy of Pediatrics

One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is keeping your child safe when riding in a vehicle. Each year thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Proper use of car safety seats helps keep children safe. But with so many different car safety seats on the market, it’s no wonder many parents find this overwhelming.

The type of seat your child needs depends on several things including your child’s size and the type of vehicle you have. To be sure your child is using the most appropriate seat, read on. (Read the entire article)

State Partnerships for Prevention

State Partnerships for Prevention strengthens states’ child abuse and neglect prevention initiatives, focusing on supporting the capacity of child care providers to help prevent child maltreatment in families with very young children. (Read the entire article)