Articles about "childhood viruses" 95
Vitamin K concerns
You may have concerns about your
baby being given a vitamin K injection after he’s born because of research
carried out in the early nineties that suggested it might be linked to
childhood leukemia . . .
Why don’t some people immunize their children?
The
majority of the parents who have chosen not to immunize genuinely believe that
they are doing the best thing for their children. The main arguments they use
for not vaccinating are associated w . . .
The MMR debate
During
the 1990s, UK research suggested a possible link between the MMR (measles, mumps,
rubella) vaccination and autism. The theory posed was that introducing three
live virus strains, as is conta . . .
Which diseases does my child receive vaccinations against?
The immunization program
recommends the following vaccines for your child from birth on. Keep in mind
that most public schools will not permit you to enroll your child if he hasn’t
been immunized.& . . .
Childhood immunizations
The
need for childhood immunizations has become a hot topic in recent years, with
media attention given over to the possible negative effects of certain
vaccines, such as the MMR. Some parents may . . .
Nannies: what to expect
A
nanny is someone you employ to give one-to-one care to your child in your home.
She’ll take responsibility for your child’s daily care, preparing their food
and planning activities to support the . . .
Family providing childcare
Childcare by a family member,
such as a grandparent, can be an excellent choice as long as you trust them to
make decisions on a day-to-day basis regarding areas such as food and
discipline. Howeve . . .
Home daycare: what to expect
Home
daycare is the ideal option if you want your baby cared for in a homely
environment along with just one or two other children. What are the advantages of home daycare?- Care is usua . . .
Concerns between prenatal checks
You’ll
be able to contact your OB-GYN or nurse-midwife
between
your checkups if anything is concerning you – don’t suffer in silence until
your next checkup, as you can find yourself becomin . . .
Vomiting
Vomiting is very common in babies and young children and can often happen when nothing is wrong. Babies normally spit up a tiny amount of milk from time to time, usually after a feed or while . . .