My son of 2.5 has not yet had the MMR, as we are awaiting the arrival of 3 separate MMR shots. Is it coming? I am in the US.

laptop reporting process for kids, can anyone help, thanks

From the "Ah, jeez, you GOTTA be kiddin'" file, for those who aren't yet convinced that if those like Murray Straus and his coauthors were in charge of things, the village's kids would be total mushbrains... (Note the Newspeak: Yelling is now "psychological aggression" .....bwahahahaha!) Nearly...

My wife and I recently had a scare with our 11 week old baby girl, and I'd be interested to know what views or experiences other parents have had similar to our own. During the day we often put our baby down to sleep in the middle of our king-sized bed, propped up by wedges to minimize any chance...

How would you treat a child with a fever? Advil and/or tylenol? How many hours each? Thanks Debra

"Jan" wrote in message ... Subject: Another use for Ritalin From: (David Wright) Date: 12/20/2003 12:17 PM Central Standard Time Message-id:...

I have a 5 week old, and my husband doesnt want to hurt his mothers feelings by saying we should not come over anytime if anybody is sick in the house. My husband knows that maybe we should not, but always makes it seem like I am the bad person for keeping baby home. Right now, grandma has a cold...

Can I pull back skin to prevent adhesion for newborn. On one side it looks normal, but other side underneath cut, you can see some skin that is bulging out, not sure wat to make of it. Just want to make sure. I did not do this (retract foreskin) for first son and he has minor adhesion. Thanks

The "food police," i.e., the folks at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)--read all about them at http://www.consumerfreedom.com/activistcash/org_detail.cfm?ORG_ID=13 --are at it again. This time it's not "junk" food itself being blamed for our "obesity epidemic," it's the...

In a recent post regarding chemcials and childfren, this was part of the fully cited article: An Environmental Protection Agency report earlier this year identified ADHD as one of two "emerging issues" in children's environmental health. Children with ADHD are characterized by having...

Hi, Both my wife and baby (10-month old) are on antibiotics (Zithromax, azithromycin). Mom is on 5 day Zpak with 250mg per day (except first day, which doubles). Josh is on oral suspention which is 100mg per day, except first day (double). The doctor who prescribed the Zithromax for my wife...

I believe my daughter has been given incorrect information by a friend to the effect that her son, who had his tonsils removed, cannot now get strep throat. Since he has a sore throat today and a low grade temp, she is concerned about taking him out of the house tomorrow (Xmas). Her doctor will...

States Look to Combat Obesity With Laws December 22, 2003 05:13 PM EST Fighting to shed a few pounds and control that waistline? For the soaring number of Americans who are becoming dangerously overweight, states and cities across the country want to help. With the U.S. Surgeon General calling...

Subject: Street crime far more dangerous to kids than abuse From: (Fern5827) Date: 12/27/2003 3:27 PM Eastern Standard Time Message-id: http://www.childwelfare.com/child%20abuse.htm#Child Abuse Studies Drive bys Dangerous...

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5-year-old savors Christmas miracle Joseph Ginese made medical history at Georgetown University Hospital earlier this month when he became one of youngest patients ever to undergo a small-intestine transplant — and the 5-year-old boy celebrated this week with something he's been dreaming of for 14...

Any Australia Families been to Tresillian Sleep Clinic ? Mike

Eli Lilly's new Prozac Fact Sheet sent to UK physicians--but not to US physicians--states that Prozac is NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN for any indication http://www.ahrp.org/risks/images/ProzacKids1203L.jpg -- Every time I close the door on reality it comes in through the windows. -Jennifer...

I have SHS Neocate for sale! TWO factory SEALED CASES Of NEOCATE. 4 cans in each case. $130 for both cases. SHIPPING IS $20.00! the formula EXPIRES 6/2004!!! email me for more information.

(Please repost for jan to read. She MUST know this!) Ritalin Helps Beat Cancer Fatigue Mon Dec 15, 7:00 PM ET http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1434&ncid=1434&e=2&u=/acs/20031216/hl_acs/ritalin_helps_beat_cancer_fatigue The drug methylphenidate -- more commonly known as Ritalin...