Health: General Health and Medicine

Keeping our children healthy and safe requires a broad range of information. Here are many articles that provide general and overview information for parents. We've also included general interest news stories relating to health and safety in this section. Other areas to refer to are Safety , Preventative Care , Diseases and Illnesses and New Products: Healthcare and Toiletries

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	10 Tips to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity For You Here's 10 tips to healthy eating and physical activity for you from the International Food Information Council Foundation, The American Dietetic Association, National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics and President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
	Baby Bottle Tooth Decay and Oral Health in the Child Care Setting Although the responsibility for a child's oral health rests with the parents, child care providers play an important role in maintaining the oral health of children in child care settings. Although tooth decay is not as common as it used to be, it is still one of the most common diseases in children. Here are some guidelines about preventing oral health problems.
	Baby Bottle Tooth Decay and Oral Health in the Child Care Setting Although the responsibility for a child's oral health rests with the parents, child care providers play an important role in maintaining the oral health of children in child care settings. Although tooth decay is not as common as it used to be, it is still one of the most common diseases in children. Here are some guidelines about preventing oral health problems.
	Child Health Guide - Put Prevention into Practice This is an outstanding 30 page guide from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that has information on preventative care and on good health habits. Use it as a permanent record to help you keep track of your child's health and care through the years. This guide contains many great growth charts, immunization tables and other quick-reference information that can help your child get a healthy start on life.
	Emergency Physicians Want Americans to Know When to Seek Medical Care For Serious Cuts The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is urging Americans to practice Fast Aid First, and learn the basics of emergency wound care.
	On the Teen Scene: A Balanced Look at the Menstrual Cycle More than half of menstruating women have cramp-like pain during their periods. The menstrual cycle has its ups and downs of hormones, and different people react differently to hormonal swings. Just before and during menstruation, levels of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone are low. That's when some women feel bloated, irritable or blue, or 'just crummy.'
	On the Teen Scene: Cosmetics and Reality A sea of cosmetics crowds the drugstore shelves, luring you with claims of romance, popularity and beauty. This article catagorizes the different products and their claims, and warns of allergic reactions and safety concerns.
	On the Teen Scene: Dodging the Rays There is no such thing as a safe tan. Why does the body tan? Because the body is being injured by ultraviolet [UV] radiation that hits it. Regardless of your skin color, if you're going to be out in the sun, even for a short time, apply a sunscreen to all skin that will be exposed. Apply the sunscreen generously before going into the sun and reapply it often.
	10 Health Tips Every Youth Baseball Coach Should Know Here are good tips parents and coaches should know to help keep their young players healthy.
	California Podiatric Medical Association: Saving Our Children's Soles It's that time of the year again when buying shoes for back to school becomes a shopping nightmare for most parents. This becomes more of an issue when, according to the California Podiatric Medical Association, some 80 percent of children of all ages have trouble with their feet because of the shoes they wear. The key issue is proper fit.
	Exercise and a Balanced Diet Are Best Tools to Fight Childhood Obesity Pediatric obesity and nutrition experts today said that increasing physical activity and emphasizing eating a wide variety of foods, for a high fiber and low fat diet, are the most important steps parents should take in preventing childhood obesity. The comments were made as part of a national conference on pediatric obesity sponsored by the Georgetown University's Center for Food and Nutrition policy.
	Expecting a Baby? Expect Some Changes In Your Skin, Hair and Nails During pregnancy, changes in the skin, hair and nails are common. The correct diagnosis and treatment of these conditions during pregnancy are essential to ensure the health of both mother and baby. This article from the American Academy of Dermotology will help you understand these changes.
	How to Give Medicine to Children Whether it's a prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drug, dispensing medicine properly to children is important. Given incorrectly, drugs may be ineffective or harmful. This article contains important information about dispensing medicine correctly.
	Impact of Tobacco Smoke on Infants and Young Children A clinical study on the impact of environmental (second hand) tobacco smoke on the pulmonary function of infants and young children concluded that children less than three years of age who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke have significantly lower airway function than non-exposed children.
	Kids Aren't Just Small Adults: Medicines and Children Today's nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are safe and effective treatments. And they are serious medicines--no less so for children than adults.With that in mind, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), working with manufacturers of OTC drugs, developed this article with important advice for parents.
	Learning Partners -- Let's Be Healthy! Good health comes from good habits and wise choices. To enjoy good health now and in the future, youngsters must learn how to exercise, control stress, be clean, and reduce the risk of disease. They must get into the habit of eating nutritious foods, having plenty of sleep, and understanding how physical and emotional health are related.
	Medications Before you or your children take any medications, review this list of questions that you should review or ask your doctor or pharmacist. This article, from the National Foster Parent Association will also help you 'overhaul your medicine cabinet'.
	Precautions Against Summer's Insects and Poisonous Plants A toxicologist and itch expert at the Lanacane Itch Information Center provides good recommendations in this article that will help keep summer itches to a minimum.
	Preventing Dehydration in Children Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) was developed in the 1950s for developing countries, where diarrhea is common. Here in the United States, an estimated 500 American children die annually from diarrhea, and the illness is not seen as a major threat. As a result, doctors often do not recommend ORT for their young patients.
	Protective Eyewear for Young Athletes This is a joint statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Ophthalmology and it is important to read if your child is involved with sports or has had any eye problems. It outlines specific recommendations by sport that will be helpful when selecting general or protective eyewear.
	The Healthy Attitude of Today's Kids If a positive attitude is the first step to better health, America's kids are well on their way. Of the youngsters questioned in a new Gallup survey, 97 percent agree that a balanced diet is very important for good health, and 98 percent agree that physical activity is too. Although they get an "A" for attitude, kids aren't making the grade when it comes to understanding what constitutes good nutrition and exercising as much as they should.
	Watching Closely If Your Child Bumps Her Head A bump on the head is a routine part of growing up for most kids. But it's always traumatic for parents. Usually, wiping away the tears and putting a little ice on the lump is all your child needs.
	Sizing Up Kids' Nutrition and Fitness Sound nutrition and fitness habits developed during childhood have the potential to last a lifetime. To examine how today's youth measure up in terms of diet and activity, the International Food Information Council Foundation and the International Life Sciences Institute-North America recently convened a conference, drawing on experts in pediatrics, nutrition, exercise physiology and education.
	A Parent's Guide To Doctors, Disabilities, And The Family How do families with a child who may have a disability and/or special health care need choose a doctor? This paper will explore questions like this and discuss some possible answers.
	Free Back-To-School Vision Checks Offered Nationwide If a student's vision doesn't meet the grade, his or her performance in school may not be a true indicator of academic capabilities. This article describes the value of eye exams and includes a good list of signs of possible eye trouble in children, provided by Prevent Blindness America.
	Your Child's Check-up Doctor visits are part of every child's life, but they may be uncomfortable and frightening for children, and difficult for their parents. This article, provided by Lucile Packard Children's Health Services, has suggestions to make them easier for both you and your child.
	A Little Effort Goes A Long Way to Keep Asthma Patients Healthy Children treated for acute asthma attacks who went home to parents who smoke stayed healthier if care givers made regular follow up calls to check on measures to reduce the children's exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), according to a study by the Pulmonary Division at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle, Wash.
	AAD: Laser Treatment of Acne Scars Proves Successful Despite their prevalence, acne scars have been notoriously difficult to treat. Traditionally, dermatologists have used excision, punch grafts, dermabrasion and chemical peels as treatments. But the results of these therapies were limited, and additional scarring could potentially occur. Over the past several years, dermatologists have worked with pulsed laser technology, which has assumed an increasingly important and indispensable role in the treatment of acne scars.
	ACA Urges Teenagers to Seek Medical Treatment for Serious Acne Citing the often serious psychological and social impacts of acne, the American Counseling Association is urging teenagers and their parents to consult a physician for medical treatment of moderate to severe cases of acne
	Asthma Rates in Inner City Children Higher than Reported According to a study presented today at the American Lung Association/American Thoracic Society 1997 International Conference, the prevalence and severity of asthma among inner-city school children may be much higher than currently believed. In addition, "Asthmatic children have a significantly greater number of missed school days," says study author, Salvatore Mangione, M.D.
	Caring for Diaper Rash Most babies will get a diaper rash at some time. Their bottoms are in frequent contact with moisture, bacteria and ammonia, and there is rubbing from the diaper. Babies and toddlers are at risk as long as they are wearing diapers. Rashes are much easier to prevent than to cure. This article from the Lucile Packard Children's Health Services will help you do both.
	Children Need to Practice Good Computer Ergonomics More children are suffering from the effects of working at computer stations that are either designed for adults or poorly designed for children. Here are some good suggestions to help improve the ergonmoics of your child's computer workspace.
	Choosing A Doctor For Your Child When anticipating birth or adoption, one of the most important, yet difficult decisions you will make is choosing a doctor for your child. This article from the Lucile Packard Children's Health Services may be helpful.
	Communicating with Your Teen When asked about their problems with their parents, teens often mention that their parents don't listen to them. Here are some tips for improving communication with your adolescent.
	Considering Orthodontics? Here Are Some Things to Think About This is brief overview article outlining key points and issues regarding orthordontics, including cost, finding an orthodontist and when to have your child's teeth examined. This article is appropriate if you are just beginning to consider orthodontics for your child.
	FDA: On the Teen Scene: An Itch Like No Other Yeast infections are most common in young women. Medications recently made available over-the-counter, as well as at least one new prescription product, make it easier to end the itch before it turns into pain.
	Flu Epidemic Hits 19 States According to the CDC, the first flu outbreak has hit -- with 19 states reporting cases of influenza. Close to 50% of kids will get the flu or flu- like symptoms this winter.
	New Simple Treatment Available to Reduce Pain in Children During Routine Shots and Injections Astra Pharmaceuticals, L.P., announced today the availability of EMLA(R) Anesthetic Disc (lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5% cream) Topical Adhesive System, a new and easy to use "peel-and-stick" topical anesthetic for use on normal intact skin for local analgesia (inability to feel pain) in children over the age of one month. EMLA, available by prescription, delivers local anesthesia directly into a child's skin before an injection is given, helping reduce the physical pain associated with needle insertions.
	New Treatments for the Management of Acne There is continued progress in the development of medications to help those who suffer from acne. Several new medications for acne treatment have been made available during the past year.
	On the Teen Scene: Eating Disorders Require Medical Attention For reasons that are unclear, many young women develop potentially life-threatening eating disorders called bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa.
	On the Teen Scene: TSS: Reducing the Risk TSS is a rare but potentially fatal disease that, when related to menstruation, occurs most frequently in young women aged 15 to 24, usually in association with tampon use.
	Parent's Back-to-School List Should Include Health Check-Up for Kids Every parent's back-to-school list should include more than just pencils and paper. Parents also need to think about well-child exams, immunizations, exercise, and an emphasis on eating right.
	Parents Good Judges a Fever; But Glass Mercury Thermometer Are Best In most households, parents can tell when their child has a fever by the age-old method of feeling the child's head. However, the most reliable and accurate way to measure a child's temperature - especially for children two years and younger -- is with the old stand-by - a glass mercury thermometer used rectally or orally.
	Pediatricians Warn Overmedication Can Occur A new survey of pediatricians, conducted at the recent Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), shows that 61 percent of respondents are very concerned that, by combining common over-the-counter cold and fever medications, parents may unwittingly give their children an overdose of medication, putting children's health at risk.
	Ten Ways Fathers Can Contribute to their Children's Health Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats, neonatologist at Texas Children's Hospital and himself a father of ten sons, stresses that fathers need to realize there are more aspects to their children's well-being than medical health.
	Your Child's Check-up Doctor visits are part of every child's life, but they may be uncomfortable and frightening for children, and difficult for their parents. Here are some suggestions from the Lucile Packard Children's Health Services to make them easier for both you and your child.
	A Face for All Seasons Clear complexions achieved during the summer may mislead some acne patients into believing their problems are behind them. But, according to some dermatologists, post-summer acne breakout is a common and treatable problem for patients in their teens through forties. "Sun, in small doses, can improve acne conditions ... temporarily," explains Katie Rodan, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Stanford University. "When exposed to sunlight, skin tends to swell and exfoliate, and redness will reduce. In the fall, however, acne flares up as the skin begins to shed dry and dead cells caused by sun exposure."
	AAO: Hand Eye Dominance For years, students of baseball believed hand-eye dominance was an important factor in determining a baseball player's batting performance. In an effort to answer the question of dominance patterns, Drs. Laby, Kirschen, Rosenbaum, and Mellman of the Jules Eye Institute at UCLA studied 410 members of the Los Angeles Dodgers professional baseball team during the 1992-1995 baseball seasons.
	Avoid the Time-Change Blues With Tips From Sleep Expert "Ten more minutes!" It's a phrase parents often hear from children postponing the inevitable -- bedtime. Besides the routine challenge parents face in the bedtime struggle, the October 25 time change can make it harder for children to sleep well, and can affect their performance at school. Experts from the Texas Children's Hospital offer tips for parents to help their children adjust.
	Asthma and Dorm Living: A 12 Point Survival Guide for College Students With Asthma As students with asthma head off to college, the Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc. (AAN/MA) offer a 12 Point Survival Guide for College Students With Asthma and Their Parents to ward off symptoms produced by allergens, irritants and respiratory illness associated with campus living.
	Check Your Child's Vision Every Two Years With children heading back to school, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that school age children have a complete medical eye exam by their fourth birthday, and routine eye exams approximately every two years thereafter. This article also includes a question and answer section about learning disabilities, addressing issues that parents raise about eye problems and learning disabilities.
	General Information about Visual Impairments This article from the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) describes the characteristics and educational implications of visual impairments, including partially sighted, low vision, legally blind, and totally blind impairments. A good list of additional resources is also included.
	Maternal Connections: Breast Engorgement Engorgement may develop if your baby does not adequately remove the milk from your breasts. During this time, your breasts will feel hard, painful and hot. Here are some prevention and treatment techniques from Maternal Connections.
	Sore Nipple Management Breastfeeding is meant to be a comfortable, pleasant experience. Most of us have heard stories of sore nipples. You can avoid this problem most of the time. Here are suggestions for prevention and treatment of sore nipples.
	Childhood Obesity Between 5-25 percent of children and teenagers in the United States are obese (Dietz, 1983). As with adults, the prevalence of obesity in the young varies by ethnic group. This article talks about the definition, problems, prevention, and treatment of obese children.
	Children Without Cavities: A Growing Trend The Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) reports that a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) indicates the number of school-aged children without cavities permanent teeth has doubled in the past two decades.
	Testing Your Child's Hearing This article states that from the day of birth, an infant's hearing ability can be accurately tested and if you think your child has the slightest hearing or speech problem, have your child's hearing examined. A loss of hearing can result in developmental delays and missed learning experiences.
	Toy Manufacturers Agree to Rid Products of Lead Manufacturers of portable cribs and play yards have joined in the effort to warn consumers and childcare providers to stop using the more than 1.5 million portable cribs and play yards that have been recalled in past years. Top rail hinges must be turned to set up the cribs and play yards. These top rails can collapse, entrapping children and suffocating them.
	Video Games and Children Some research suggests that playing video games may affect some children's physical functioning. Serious adverse physical effects, however, are transient or limited to a small number of players. Research has also identified benefits associated with creative and prosocial uses of video games, as in physical rehabilitation and oncology. Proponents of video games suggest that they may be a friendly way of introducing children to computers, and may increase children's hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
	A Lifetime of Healthier Skin Begins With Baby Pediatric dermatology involves routine, preventive care, as well as the care of skin disease of infants, children and adolescents. New directions are developing in pediatric dermatology in order to establish practices that provide the "best care" to normal skin as well as diseased skin. New developments include the use of Aquaphor, a skin ointment, and treatment of diseased pediatric skin.
	Atypical Brain Activity Detected In People With Dyslexia Brain imaging studies at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) have revealed dramatic evidence of a deficit in the brain's visual system in people with dyslexia. "This research confirms that dyslexia is a discrete brain disorder, not, as some people have believed, a by-product of a poor education or upbringing." This article will be of interest to anyone who is concerned about dyslexia.
	CDC Report Shows Success Rates for 335 U.S. Fertility Centers A new report just issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the success rates of 335 fertility clinics across the United States. The report, based on data collected for 1997, reports information gathered from centers that offer advanced reproductive technology (ART) procedures used to treat infertility.
	Children are Hospitalized Every Year Just for Crying "Thousands of infants are hospitalized every year as a result of the injuries they occur when an adult shakes them in an effort to stop their crying," said Dr. Joan Shook, chief of emergency services at Texas Children's Hospital. "Shaken Baby Syndrome is a growing problem in which infants are punished to the point of death, just for crying, because an adult temporarily loses control."
	Don't Stop Children's Allergy Shots Allergists today warned parents of children with asthma not to stop their children's allergy shots -- called immunotherapy -- based on a recent study reported this week. Children who stop taking the shots could risk increased, and potentially serious, asthma attacks
	Eye M.D.s Urge Parents to Request Eye Exam in Shaken Baby Cases Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), a form of child abuse in which external signs of violence are missing, is often detected in a medical eye exam. The American Academy of Ophthalmology encourages parents and caretakers to learn the symptoms of SBS and request an eye exam if they suspect abuse.
	Growing Kids: A Weighty Issue Just as studies indicate obesity is steadily increasing among American adults, recent research shows that pre-teens and adolescents are putting on the pounds, too. According to the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), obesity among six- to-17-year olds more than doubled between 1988 and 1991.
	Helping Children Cope with Disaster: Hints for Families During Recovery Disasters often disrupt home life and daily routine for affected families. Children may become anxious, confused or frightened. Adults need to cope with the disaster in a way that will help children avoid developing a permanent sense of loss.
	Inhaling Helium Can Cause More Than a Funny Voice A healthy 13-year-old boy experienced a potentially fatal ending to some party fun when he inhaled helium gas directly from a pressurized tank. This news release discusses the dangers of this practice, particularly to adolescents.
	Mosquitoes.com Provides On-Line Relief To Rescue Your Friends and Family This Summer Bug Doctors officially proclaimed Mosquito Day at the OFF!(R) Biting Insect Center, a mosquito breeding and research facility, to officially kick off the biting insect season and launch mosquitoes.com, a new website devoted to providing insect bite prevention tips for all occasions.
	Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Proves Effective in Children A new type of influenza vaccine given in a nasal spray is very effective at preventing the flu in healthy young children, according to results from a large multicenter study supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the biopharmaceutical company Aviron.
	New Help Available for Children's Cold and Flu Season Pharmacia & Upjohn Consumer Healthcare, the makers of Kaopectate, announced today the introduction of Kao Lectrolyte, an electrolyte replenisher formulated to appeal to children's taste buds.
	New Insight for Antibacterial Drug Development - Triclosan Resistant Enzyme Found Triclosan is the antibacterial agent included in a variety of household goods from soaps to cutting boards. This article supports the believe that there is no strong rationale for the use of triclosan in these products, and it will lead to the emergence of bacteria that are resistant to triclosan.
	New Poll Shows Few Understand Bed-Wetting Five to seven million children wake up every morning in a wet bed. A new survey of 9,000 families found that despite the prevalence of the condition, only some parents understand that bed-wetting, medically known as primary nocturnal enuresis (PNE), may be a medical --not behavioral-- condition that can be treated.
	New Report on Use of Vacuum Extraction or Forceps During Delivery In a study of live, single births in the state of California UC Davis obstetricians found that the risk of death and injury to newborns were low with all modes of delivery and that abnormal labor rather than mode of delivery may be responsible for poor outcomes.
	New Study Reveals Parental Blunders With Kids' Brushing Routine national study just released by The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and Oral-B Laboratories reveals parents aren't following the experts' advice regarding their children's dental care, and are mostly unaware of the specific "ages and stages" in a child's oral care development.
	Patch Holds Promise For Treating Hyperactive Children Administration through a skin patch developed by Sano Corporation (Nasdaq: SANO) of a widely used anti-anxiety medication may provide a safe and effective treatment alternative for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- the nation's most common pediatric mental disorder -- according to the results of a pilot study presented at a National Institute of Mental Health conference.
	Pregnancy and Antidepressants There is a review of new studies on antidepressant use among pregnant women. Physicians traditionally have been reluctant to treat major depression with drug therapy in pregnant women because of safety concerns. This review may lead to help for pregnant women suffering from depression.
	Saving Kids' Lives is Focus of Blood Donor Campaign A nationwide effort to put a young face on the need for and importance of blood donation kicks off Thursday (Oct. 14) at SeaWorld Orlando. More than 40 youngsters who are alive today because of blood donations will launch the first national blood donor recruitment campaign that focuses on the blood needs of children.
	School Spirit Can Boost Kids' Health The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging children of all ages to show their school spirit by joining a team sport -- not only for its exercise benefits, but to develop healthy habits that will continue throughout their lives.
	Sedating Antihistamines Can Create Problems in School As if the sneezing, itchy noses, and watery eyes associated with seasonal allergies aren't enough to distract children in the classroom, Texas physicians warn parents that popular over- the-counter (OTC) allergy medications compound the problem and interfere with children's learning and performance in school.
	Study Shows Dioxin Exposure Related To Adverse Childhood Behavior And Learning Capabilities Children exposed to dioxins in utero during critical periods of development appear to be the most sensitive and vulnerable to the toxic effects.
	Summer Series Of Online Public Information Programs On Infertility The AIAA is providing weekly online information sessions open to the public and led by nationally-recognized specialists in reproductive medicine, psychology, adoption and related areas. These will be held during July 2000.
	U.S. Children Complain of Daytime Sleepiness, Fall Asleep at School A National Sleep Foundation survey finds a substantial portion of children are sleepy during the day. Teenagers are more likely to complain of being tired during the day than are younger children, according to parent reports.
	Can Fluorosis Develop on Baby Teeth? Dental fluorosis, or white or brown spots on enamel, can develop on primary (baby) teeth and may be indicative that a child will have the same cosmetic defect on its permanent (adult) teeth, according to an article in the March 1999 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). Researchers from the University of Iowa's College of Dentistry did a literature review of all the studies published on primary tooth fluorosis during the past 30 years.
	National Alliance To Provide Health Insurance for College Students Aetna U.S. Healthcare, the health benefits unit of Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET), and The Chickering Group, an organization specializing in student insurance plans, announced today a national, long-term agreement to jointly offer comprehensive, affordable health benefits for college students.
	Performance-Enhancing Drug Abuse Pervades Sports The authors believe it is important for athletes, coaches and parents to understand the full extent of the dangers and effects of drugs in sports.
	The Value of School Recess and Outdoor Play This publication from the National Association for the Education of Young Children discusses the benefits of school recess. This publication also includes the positive effects that unstructured physical play has on a childs learning ability as well as the potential drawbacks of eliminating recess in elementary schools.
	Anesthesia Options for Pulsed Laser Treatment of Children With any surgery, the proper selection of anesthesia is a key factor in successfully controlling pain and minimizing side effects, especially when dealing with children. Port-wine stain or nevus flammeus, is a congenital malformation of the skin reported in 3-5% of newborns, and is most commonly removed with pulsed laser treatment.
	MSPCC and MSPCA Warn Parents and Pet Owners of Winter Hazards The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) are urging parents and pet owners to guard against serious safety hazards facing children and animals this winter. This article offers ten good suggestions to protect young children and pets.
	FDA Approves Children's Advil For Over-the-Counter Use This press announcement states that Children's Advil(R) (pediatric ibuprofen) was approved for marketing as an over-the-counter medication by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), giving parents a non-prescription option for treating their children's fever and pain.
	Investigational Corticosteroid Spray Decreases Hay Fever Symptoms In Children A new investigational once-daily water-based nasal spray that can safely and effectively treat hay fever symptoms in patients as young as six years of age is described. This is according to the results of a study presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
	Children's Motrin To Market Expanded OTC Pediatric Ibuprofen Line This press announcement states that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Children's Motrin(R) Drops and Junior Strength Motrin(R) Caplets for over-the-counter (OTC) marketing, making it the only OTC pediatric ibuprofen available in liquid suspension, drops and solid dosage formulations.