http://pediatrics.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Pediatrics GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-07-02T14:27:47Z Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:27:47 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/07/03/fourth-of-july-fireworks.htm Fireworks are a 4th of July tradition for just about all of us in the United States. In recent years, many child safety experts have tried to shift that tradition away... http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/07/03/fourth-of-july-fireworks.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:36:10 +0000 2009-07-03T08:36:10Z http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/07/02/simplicity-crib-recall.htm The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of another 400,000 Simplicity Drop Side Cribs because the 'crib’s plastic hardware can break or deform, causing the drop side... http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/07/02/simplicity-crib-recall.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:27:47 +0000 2009-07-02T14:27:47Z http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/07/01/new-tylenol-recommendations-to-fda.htm Tylenol (acetaminophen) is in the news, but not because of a recall or any new drug warnings. Instead, health experts are concerned about the many accidental Tylenol overdosages that affect people... http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/07/01/new-tylenol-recommendations-to-fda.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:24:58 +0000 2009-07-01T09:24:58Z http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/06/30/nestle-tollhouse-recall-update.htm Not surprisingly, the FDA has found a sample of prepackaged Nestlé Toll House refrigerated cookie dough that was contaminated with the E. coli O157 bacteria. Previously, the FDA strongly suspected... http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/06/30/nestle-tollhouse-recall-update.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:19:44 +0000 2009-06-30T10:19:44Z http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/06/27/vaccine-shortage-update.htm It can be frustrating, both for pediatricians and parents, when a vaccine that a child is scheduled to receive is unavailable. In addition to not being fully protected against a... http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/06/27/vaccine-shortage-update.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:39:30 +0000 2009-06-27T08:39:30Z http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/06/24/accidents-and-tragedies-3.htm Unfortunately, accidents and tragedies often increase in the summertime. This year is no different, as Texas is already on track for a record year of drownings, which increased to 50... http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/06/24/accidents-and-tragedies-3.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:22:32 +0000 2009-06-24T09:22:32Z http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/06/21/severe-thunderstorms.htm The start of summer usually means a lot of outdoor activities, including baseball games, picnics, and summer camps. Unfortunately, those activities can quickly get interrupted by severe thunderstorms. Kids often... http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/06/21/severe-thunderstorms.htm Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:26:21 +0000 2009-06-21T14:26:21Z http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/06/19/toll-house-cookie-recall-qa.htm Not surprisingly, a lot of people have questions about the current Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough recall. One of the most common is about the dates of packages of Toll... http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/06/19/toll-house-cookie-recall-qa.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:54:53 +0000 2009-06-19T20:54:53Z http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/06/19/nestle-recall-cookie-dough-recall-news.htm Nestlé USA's Baking Division has recalled all varieties of Nestlé TOLL HOUSE refrigerated cookie dough products, including their Cookie Bar Dough, Cookie Dough Tub, Cookie Dough Tube, Limited Edition Cookie... http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/06/19/nestle-recall-cookie-dough-recall-news.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:03:18 +0000 2009-06-19T13:03:18Z http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/06/16/best-insect-repellents-for-kids.htm Although once considered just a nuisance, insect bites can lead to serious medical problems. Not only can certain insects and ticks spread diseases like West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, and... http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/06/16/best-insect-repellents-for-kids.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:35:39 +0000 2009-06-16T22:35:39Z