Severe respiratory illness sends kids to hospital in many states; No cases reported in N.C.

Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with Enterovirus D68

On Aug. 19, the CDC was notified by Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, of an increase (relative to the same period in previous years) in patients examined and hospitalized with severe respiratory illness, including some admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. An increase also was noted in detections of rhinovirus/enterovirus by a multiplex polymerase chain reaction assay in nasopharyngeal specimens obtained during August 5–19. 

FDA says livestock farms possible culpritin community-acquired MRSA infections

Farmers' overuse of antibiotics may be danger to our health

As the dangers of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria known as MRSA, in addition to others, become more prevalent due to the overzealous use of antibiotics on livestock farms, Clearstream says  anti-microbial technologies and advanced long-term application protocols are part of the solution in containing the spread of viral and bacterial contaminants and protecting the public’s health.

Thanks for the prayers, they werevery comforting in our time of need

It seems every year in December, something bad happens to us. In 2012, my site was attacked by Malware. A couple of Decembers, I had to have surgery. 

When life attacks me, I have my better half to take care of me. He has since been my rock. 

Public health alert issued due to a Salmonella outbreak; Raw chicken came from Foster Farms

Congressional and Public Affairs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert due to concerns that illness caused by strains of Salmonella Heidelberg are associated with raw chicken products produced by Foster Farms at three facilities in California.

Farm Rich expands product recall due to safety concerns; Possible E. coli contamination found

Farm Rich has announced the decision to move forward with an expanded, comprehensive recall of all Farm Rich products produced in its Waycross, Georgia, facility. This recall includes Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas, Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices, Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites, Farm Rich Philly Cheese Steaks and Farm Rich Mini Bacon Cheeseburgers with Best By Dates from January 1, 2013 to September 29, 2014.

Taking your child to the doctor? Enter to win a gift pack with a toy doctor kit, fun bandaids and a $20 Baskin Robbins gift certificate 12/7

Luca listens to the nurse as the doctor gets ready for the checkup for Luca's doctor visit!

Five tips to help your child say “ah” with confidence.

Guest post by Nicole Fonovich, co-creator of the “Luca Lashes” app/eBook Series.

 

Winter is on its way and everyone knows what that means. Not skiing, not hot chocolate, not kissing under the mistletoe. Colder temps bring cold and flu season, sick kids and doctor’s offices. (Cue sniffles and sneezing.)

 

Any self-preserving individual will avoid sick people like the plague. But if you’re the parent of a young child you might not have a choice.

Our kids' school supplies may be toxic

After all the back-to-school shopping, our children have returned to school. Now, there's a warning that the supplies we purchased may not be safe.

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Cold and Flu season is in full swing. I know, I have been sick for weeks.
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