All the news about children's health, diseases, and medical research can be difficult to sort out. So KidsHealth monitors children's health news and summarizes it in brief articles that are reviewed by our medical experts. Click on the top links for the most recent news.

• The AAP Takes Aim at Alternative Vaccine Schedule
• Parental Rejection of Gay Teens May Increase Health Risks
• Dangers of Third-hand Smoke Can Be Minimized With In-Home Smoking Bans
• The Hib Vaccine Shortage Continues
• Study: Fall Babies May Be More Apt to Develop Asthma