A health heart: it's never too early

Article Abstract:

Heart disease is expected to result in the death of some 50% of all Americans under 18 years of age. Parents may reduce the risk of their children's contracting heart disease at an older age by encouraging them to exercise and to avoid smoking, obesity, high cholesterol foods and high blood pressure.

Column, Prevention, Heart diseases

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The shots your child needs

Article Abstract:

Parents should keep their children current on all their immunizations. These include three hepatitis B, four DTP, three to four polio, four Hib, and one measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) by age 2, and follow-ups of DTP, polio and MMR by ages 4-6. Flu and chicken pox vaccines are also good ideas.

Management, Immunization of children, Immunization

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Children are not little grown-ups

Article Abstract:

Children have different health needs than adults, and may be less resilient and more sensitive to medication and symptoms. However, they are also aware of their health and take as much rest as they need. High fevers and colds are also common.

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