September 2009

Swine Flu Vaccine: The Bottom Line

Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
If your a bit confused about the H1N1 vaccine recommendations, you are in good company! They are a bit confusing because this year’s flu season is a bit confusing. To add insult to injury, the recommendations for H1N1 are just similar and dissimilar enough from “seasonal flu”, Influenza A&B, that [...]

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What Exactly Is Tamiflu?

Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Everyone knows about the Influenza A (AKA H1N1 virus, swine flu) and the basic tips on how to prevent it (wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough, etc.) So, what happens when you or someone living in your household gets the flu? You have to live there too. [...]

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Mission Turn Off Week…are you up for the task?

Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In

This week is Turn Off Week, formerly TV Turn Off Week.
Your mission: keep all screens off in your home for the next week, for you and your kids.
There are events going on in just about every state this week so check out what’s happening in your area.
But, you don’t have [...]

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Rosh Hashanah Musings: The Power of Traditions

Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Traditions embody so much of Rosh Hashanah that it seems fitting I republish this post each fall, on this day. And, before you ask…yes! I do know where Nana’s table cloth is this year
L’Shana Tova. ~ Dr. Gwenn

Today is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. As today approached, [...]

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Facebook Users Equal US Population. Is this a good thing?

Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
CNN posted today that “Facebook is as large as the US Population.” That’s a lot of computers connecting in a lot of homes and communities all over the world but at what cost?
None to Facebook. They announced today they are finally making money.
But what about to us and our kids? [...]

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You’re Never Too Old for a PSA

Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Sure, we all remember the “This is your brain on drugs” PSA from the eighties but have you checked out any of the latest PSAs featured on YouTube? If not, you should check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/USGOVHHS.
The US Department of Health & Human Services has their own special YouTube page [...]

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