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CDC Stops Recommending COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant Women and Children
The announcement reverses previous CDC advice. At the time of the announcement, the CDC’s webpage still contained its ...
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Medical Moment: Steps to Prevent Drownings with Courtney Thompson, RNC-NIC
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1 and 4. Courtney Thompson, RNC-NIC from ...
Ticks giving you the ick? What you should — and shouldn’t — do if you, your child or pet get bitten
Warmer weather means an uptick in ticks. If you, your child or pet get bitten, here's what you should and shouldn't do.
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Protect your family: CDC outlines steps to prevent drowning in pools and natural waters
As summer heats up, families will be heading to pools, water parks, rivers and lakes to cool off.But with bodies of water ...
CDC can no longer help prevent lead poisoning in children, state officials say
On April 1, the staff of the CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program was terminated as part of the agency's ...
These Women’s Mothers Had Alzheimer’s Disease—This Is What They Wish You Knew
Brain health advocates share tips for detecting Alzheimer’s Disease early, including tests and early signs. Plus, prevention ...
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CDC Reverses Course on COVID Vaccines for Pregnant Women and Children. Here's What to Know
Federal public health guidance now excludes healthy children and expecting mothers from routine COVID-19 shots.
How did the new Covid subvariant NB.1.8.1 spread to US and what can you do to prevent it? Details here
The new Covid-19 subvariant NB.1.8.1, detected in the US after a surge in China, is being closely monitored due to its rapid ...
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20 Foods That Can Help Prevent Clogged Arteries
The cause of heart disease is generally clogged arteries. These blood vessels can be blocked by fatty plaque that contains ...
Drowning is the leading cause of death in young kids. Here’s how to prevent it
Drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 4, and after motor vehicle accidents, it is the second leading cause of death attributed to unintentional injuries among kids ages 5 to 14.
6 ways to prevent child drowning deaths
Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids between the ages of 1 and 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Drowning ...