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Protecting Your Family From The West Nile Virus
2:00 to Read | west nile virus, protection, children's health, CDC
Protect your family from the West Nile virus by implementing these simple precautions. Learn more in today's Hot Topics.

Teens Driving Better, But Texting Common
2:00 to Read | teens, driving habits, CDC
Are teen's driving habits improving? Yes and No. Find out where they need improvement in today's Hot Topic.

Dealing With Dog Bites
CDC, ER, injury
What should you do if your child is bitten by a dog?
Vaccines Produce Decline In Bacterial Meningitis Cases
2:00 to Read | CDC, children, immunizations, study
A life threatening illness is on the decline thanks to vaccination rates.

Replace Recalled Brand With Generic
2:00 to Read | recall, Parenting, medicine, CDC
Can my child take a generic drug?

Second Dose of Chicken Pox Vaccine Recommended
CDC, chicken pox, family, immunization, study, vaccine, vaccines
It is not possible to predict who will have a mild case of chickenpox and who will have a serious or even deadly case of disease.
Heavy Metals in Children’s Toys
AAP, CDC, chemicals, injury, toxic, toys
Two years after Congress passed a law setting comprehensive limits on lead in children's products, the government needs to address other heavy metals in such products, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) testified Thursday morning.
Acetaminophen, No Threat To Child's Liver
2:00 to Read | asthma, CDC, illness, medicine, study, Tylenol, vaccine
Is the popular pain killer causing more harm than good?

Teens Waiting Longer For Sex, But Still Taking Risks
behavior, CDC, development, Parenting, Sexually Transmitted Disease, teens
"Fifteen- to 19-year-olds have the most sexually transmitted diseases. Even though they are waiting, they are having risky sex and not taking precautions," Weller said. According to Weller, it's important to provide sex education at a young age. "The younger one receives sexual education, the less likely you are to engage in risky sex," she said.
CDC Recommends Meningitis Booster For 16 Year Olds
CDC, children, immunization, medicine, Meningitis, Parenting, study, teens, vaccines
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord, usually due to the spread of an infection. The swelling associated with meningitis often triggers the "hallmark" signs and symptoms of this condition, including headache, fever and a stiff neck in anyone over the age of 2.