Tag: children’s health

  • More Children Are Getting Flu Shots Than Ever: Is It Time for Yours?

    Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, friends! It looks like a record number of kiddos are rolling up their sleeves for flu shots this year. According to recent data from the CDC, 56.5% of kids aged six months to 17 years received their flu vaccine during the 2012-2013 season, which is a solid increase of 5.1%…

  • Shira Voss: Founder and CEO of Happy Family

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    Get Pregnant Fast While many college students are focused on their studies, Shira Voss was already envisioning a world where organic baby food could make a difference. During her time at Columbia University, she was inspired by a friend’s complaints about the quality of store-bought baby food. “I thought, ‘I wouldn’t eat that,’” Voss recalls,…

  • How to Properly Wash Your Hands

    Get Pregnant Fast Whether you’re a parent caring for young ones or expecting a baby, maintaining clean hands is essential. Here’s a straightforward guide to ensure you’re washing your hands effectively and minimizing the risk of illness. Want to keep your family healthy? Remember this simple mantra: wash your hands! While it might sound obvious,…

  • Is Your Toddler Consuming Too Much Salt?

    Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, fellow parents! Have you ever wondered if your little one is munching on too much salt? A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) looked into over 1,100 ready-to-eat meals for toddlers, and the findings were pretty shocking. It turns out that around 75% of those…

  • Melbourne Research Reveals Possible Treatment for Peanut Allergies

    Get Pregnant Fast Hey friends! So, have you heard the latest buzz from Melbourne? A fascinating study suggests that there might finally be a breakthrough for those with peanut allergies. Researchers from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute discovered that a combination of peanut protein powder and a probiotic called Lactobacillus rhamnosus could be the key.…

  • Study Reveals Whooping Cough Vaccine Doesn’t Provide Lifelong Immunity — What Are Moms to Do?

    Get Pregnant Fast In recent findings published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers have indicated that the whooping cough vaccine may not offer long-term protection for our children. This study, conducted in Minnesota and Oregon, highlighted a concerning trend: after receiving the final doses of the DTaP vaccine, rates of whooping cough (pertussis) began to rise.…