If you are pregnant—or know anyone who is—you need to know about group B strep (GBS), also known as baby strep. This disease is caused by group B streptococcal bacteria, which are commonly found in healthy women of all races and ethnicities. In fact, about 1 in 4 women in the U.S. carry these bacteria, which they can pass on to their baby during childbirth. If you have GBS, your baby can get very sick and even die if you are not tested and treated.
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Sunday, July 22, 2012
Quick and Easy Parenting Tips
It’s never too early or too late to address the health of your family. These tips will help you get your children on track to living a healthy life.
Protect Yourself From Measles at The Summer Olympics
Summer is here! Many people may have the opportunity to travel abroad for vacation or even for the Olympic Games in London. Measles is still common in many parts of the world. So, if you travel abroad, you may be exposed to people with the disease. Measles can cause serious complications. Make sure you are protected in advance. READ MORE
Protect Yourself From Measles at The Summer Olympics
Summer is here! Many people may have the opportunity to travel abroad for vacation or even for the Olympic Games in London. Measles is still common in many parts of the world. So, if you travel abroad, you may be exposed to people with the disease. Measles can cause serious complications. Make sure you are protected in advance. READ MORE
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Is There a Special “Child Athlete” Diet?
All kids need to eat balanced meals and have a healthy diet. But should that balance change for kids who play on a sports team or work out?
How Hot is Too Hot?
Getting too hot can make you sick. You can become ill from the heat if your body can’t compensate for it and properly cool you off. Heat exposure can even kill you: it caused 8,015 deaths in the United States from 1979 to 2003.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Protect Your Baby From CMV
CMV is the most common congenital (present at birth) infection in the U.S. Each year about 5,500 (1 in 750) children in this country are born with or develop permanent problems that can result in disabilities from congenital CMV infection.
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