FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: May 1, 2010 Media Inquiries: Elaine Ganz Bobo, 240.620.6896, Elaine.Bobo@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA provides consumer advice following recall of products for infants and children Working in consultation with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), McNeil Consumer Healthcare is implementing a voluntary recall of infant and children’s … Read more
Is Your Kid Truly Allergic? Tests Add to Food Confusion By MELINDA BECK Grayson Grebe started getting eczema on his cheeks when he was just 4-weeks-old. At 6 months, he was diagnosed with allergies to wheat, dairy, eggs, nuts, oats, rice, barley, chicken, pork, corn and beans; his mother, who was breast-feeding him, had to … Read more
Your best defense against the flu this year is a good offense, especially if you are among the 23 million people who have asthma. As the world braces for the 2009-2010 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) advice is loud and clear: Get vaccinated. This year’s flu season is fully expected … Read more
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From the AMA morning rounds (12/19/08)… Researchers debunk popular holiday myths. The CBS Evening News (12/18, story 12, 2:15, Couric) reported, “For generations, mothers…have doled out” their “own brand of medical advice,” such as keeping children “bundled under hats in the winter, and away from sugar.” But, the Canadian Press (12/18) reported that many “commonly … Read more
Do asthma and allergies threaten to be the Grinch in your holidays? The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) offers these tips to help keep your season merry: The holidays are filled with hustle and bustle, but stress can trigger an asthma attack. Shop early or late in the day to avoid crowds. … Read more
Halloween fun for children with food allergies On Halloween, parents of food-allergic children must be extra vigilant to ensure their child is not at risk of a reaction. The AAAAI (our national allergy society) offers these tips for creating a safe Halloween for food-allergic children: Accompany younger children as they trick-or-treat and send older children … Read more
That time of the year again. Here’s some information about the flu vaccine… Who should get the flu vaccine? Most people who want to reduce the risk of getting influenza can get a flu shot. The CDC recommends the flu vaccine each year if you: Are age 6 months up to 19 years Are pregnant … Read more
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