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Symptom Checker

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:00:12 EST

HealthyChildren.org Launches KidsDoc Symptom Checker
HealthyChildren.org now has an exciting new interactive tool to help you evaluate children's symptoms. Based on Pediatric Telephone Protocols, by Barton D. Schmitt, MD, FAAP. Follow the symptom decision chart to determine the appropriate action to take, whether it be home care or a trip to the emergency room. For more information, click here.

Product Recalls

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:52:28 EST

Drop-Side Cribs
The Consumer Products Safety Coalition has announced voluntary recalls of more than two million cribs. Visit http://cpsc.gov/info/cribs/index.html for more information. Also, visit www.clickcheckandprotect.org for a complete list of children's product recalls.

Romaine Lettuce Recall

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 8:17:29 EST

Fresh Express Announces Recall of Expired Romaine Lettuce Products with Use-By Dates of July 8 to 12 and "S" in the Product Code Due to Possible Health Risk
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:10:00 -0500

Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling certain Romaine lettuce salad products with expired Use-by Dates of July 8 - 12 and an “S” in the Product Code because they may have the potential to be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. No other Fresh Express salads are included in the recall.

Nutrition Council News

Laurie Roessler — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:47:18 EST

Fun Summer Food For Kids

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:32:14 EST

American Cancer Society Newsletter, July 2010

Food Allergies and Eating Out

Laurie Roessler — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:56:38 EST

Allergy Friendly Restuarants

Bed Bugs

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 8:23:34 EST

Bed Bug Resource

Kids and Energy Drinks

Laurie Roessler — Tue, 4 May 2010 14:43:44 EST

Caffeine in Energy Drinks

Food Allergies

Laurie Roessler — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:56:25 EST

From Confusion to Confidence: KFA's Starter Guide to Parenting a Child with a Food Allergy
This free 47-page e-book is filled with essential information for parenting a food allergic child:
• Understanding Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis
• Diagnosis and Treatment
• Dietary Concerns for Restricted Diets
• Nutrition Information and Allergen Avoidance Lists
• And much more!

Parenting a Child With Food Allergies

Nutrition for Kids

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:33:31 EST

A free brochure packed with kid-friendly vegetarian recipes. The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine says "watch their fruit and vegetables disappear!"

Nutrition For Kids

Site: www.kidsgethealthy.org

Trail Mix

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:37:12 EST

Compliments of the Nutrition Council

Healthy Foods on a Budget

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:36:10 EST

Some healthy and inexpensive food choices:

Foods For Any Budget

Soda Pop

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:34:49 EST

Stop the Pop

Vaccines

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:33:59 EST

What immunizations do your preteens and teenagers need?

Vaccines for Preteens and Teens

Clicky: Internet Safety

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:33:33 EST

Clicky, The Internet Safety Robot

Healthy Tips

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:32:25 EST

Healthy Fit Tips

Teen Nutrition and Physical Activity

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:45:58 EST

Body Works

Heavy Metals in Jewelry

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:43:38 EST

There are dangerous metals in some jewelry that can be harmful to children:Heavy Metals in Jewelry

Online Kids

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:41:47 EST

Do you need to learn more about internet safety and your children? Read more...

Online Kids

Eat More Vegetables!

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 8:02:50 EST

Vegetable ideas

Teen Drug Abuse

Laurie Roessler — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 9:04:45 EST

Prescription/OTC Abuse in Teens

Website for Tweens

Laurie Roessler — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 8:32:32 EST

BAM!

America On The Move

Laurie Roessler — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:07:15 EST

America On The Move is a non-profit dedicated to helping you take small steps and making small lifestyle changes for a healthier way of life.

http://aom3.americaonthemove.org/

Asthma Game

Laurie Roessler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:28:06 EST

http://www.starlight.org/asthma

This is an online game that weaves education about asthma management into an adventure for children and teens ages 7-15. The game combines asthma education with rich graphics, an engaging storyline, and the talent of eleven celebrities to help young people learn how to manage their asthma.