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February 21, 2001
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Educated Parents Respond to ER
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As you may know, on February 15th, 2001, NBC's television drama ER contained a highly controversial story line about a family who chose not to vaccinate... |
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Prevnar, Pneumococcal (Strep) Vaccine Does NOT Prevent Ear Infections and Has Major Side Effects
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Abstracted from lecture by Dr. Erdem Cantekin, Ph.D. Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh at the Second International Vaccine... |
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Doctors Do NOT Properly Explain Vaccine Risks and Side Effects Prior To Giving
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Physicians have been required to discuss childhood vaccine risks and benefits in pediatric health care for over a decade. This study was done to learn just... |
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Bypass Surgery Causes Mental Deterioration
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A decline in mental function immediately after heart bypass surgery may be an indication that further intellectual decline will occur down the road. |
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"Get The TV OUT of Your Child's Room" says the American Academy of Pediatrics
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For children, spending time in the hospital can mean long, boring hours spent in bed, so many young patients turn to the television for relief. But the... |
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National Library of Medicine Now Has Alternative Medicine Information
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The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has joined with National Library of Medicine -- both part of the NIH -- to create a massive... |
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Flesh-Eating Disease Related to Use of Ibuprofen
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A common painkiller used when treating children with chickenpox has been linked to a deadly flesh-eating disease. The drug is sold under brand-names ... |
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Infants and Toddlers Are Getting Fatter
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A new study chronicles a sharp rise in the number of infants and toddlers who were classified as obese between 1989 and 1998. Children younger than 4 years... |
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FDA Clears Laser for Tooth Whitening
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The FDA has issued clearance for the use of diode lasers for tooth whitening -- an in-office process that may be faster than some technologies, and more ... |
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Some States Seeking To Limit Mercury Use in Products
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Lawmakers from both major parties have introduced legislation in New York State that would ban thermometers, fluorescent lights and other products that ... |
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Why Japan Banned MMR Vaccine
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The MMR vaccine was banned in Japan in 1993 after 1.8 million children had been given two types of MMR and a record number developed non-viral meningitis... |
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