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Do You Know Your Flu Facts?
In case you haven't heard, flu season is upon us. Each year, approximately one in 100 tots are hospitalized for the flu and between 75 and 150 children succumb to it. Unlike last year, the Centers for Disease Control says that this year's vaccine should be more successful than last year's serum.
Kiddie Wellness: Flu Vaccine For Infants to Eighteen-Year-Olds
Most tots don't like getting shots and many parents can't bear to watch, but it seems the process will continue as federal officials are now recommending that all children between six months and eighteen years of age get the flu shot. This will protect an additional 30 million minors. A CNN article said:The age group was expanded this year because children are two to three times more likely to contract the disease than are adults, said Dr.
Baby Wellness: Time for Flu Shots!
It's that time of year — the dreaded, but necessary flu shots are here. The American Lung Association kicked off their "Faces of Influenza" public awareness campaign emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated.
One of our favorite celeb moms, Jennifer Garner, joined the efforts along with famous parents, Dean Cain and Joy Behar.
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- Brave mom documents her struggle to sober up — The Poop
- Matt Damon chats about his girls — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Check the Fall calendar for these autumn activities — Cookie
- No flu shot for this pregnant lady — CafeMom
- Anne Heche and ex-hubby ordered to see a pretty pricey divorce coach — ParentDish
- Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany have mastered outrunning the paps — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- Get geared up for Talk Like a Pirate Day — Alpha Mom
- Teen birth rates higher in religious states — Health
Lil Tip: Mommy Gets a Shot, Too!
If there's one thing my daughter is afraid of it's shots! She knows the second we walk into the doctor's office that she may be pricked at the end of the visit. Anticipating flu season, we both went to get our vaccines and I stumbled upon a trick to ease the torture.
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