Delays in Flu Shots
Wednesday October 7, 2009
Toddlers are in the high risk group and should be getting the seasonal flu shot, but it may be a while before you can get one.
Pediatrics Guide Dr. Iannelli says:
"Unfortunately, we are already seeing delays for seasonal flu vaccines in many doctor's offices and clinics. Two major vaccine manufacturers have stated that they will not be shipping any more seasonal flu vaccine to doctors until November. This will likely mean that many kids will not be able to get a seasonal flu vaccine yet."
Contact your doctor and find out if they've got any of the vaccine still available or check with other sources like your county health clinic, urgent care clinics like CareNow or your neighborhood pharmacy. Our family doctor recently ran out, but luckily there's a Walgreen's just around the corner that still has some available.
As for the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine, those are arriving in doctor's offices now and, again, toddlers are in the high risk group and it's recommended they get the vaccination. Most cases of the flu that are going around currently are H1N1 cases rather than seasonal flu so it's a good idea to get this vaccine sooner than later if you can.
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Baby and Toddler Halloween Costumes
Saturday October 3, 2009
Sock Monkey
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Halloween will be here before you know it. If you haven't nailed down an outfit for your baby or toddler, now is the time. You've still got plenty of time for something adorable to be shipped to your door. Baby Products Guide Heather Corley has
15 Halloween costumes for babies and toddlers picked that fit the bill. My personal favorite this year is the Sock Monkey.
Says Heather:
"Retro sock monkeys are incredibly popular right now, both as toys and as prints on many baby products. Your baby or toddler can be an adorable little monkey this Halloween with this hilarious sock monkey costume, complete with a wide monkey grin and a swinging tail. Available in toddler sizes."
Children's and Infant Tylenol Recalled
Sunday September 27, 2009
McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling some lots of Children's and Infant Tylenol even though no bacterial contamination was found in a finished product and even the portion of the raw material where some contamination was found was not used in production. This is as a precaution only since an infection involving this type of bacteria (
Burkholderia cepacia) can be especially problematic for those with compromised immune systems or lung conditions. There have been no reports of problems with any of these products, however.
The lots contaminated are as follows:
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Wordless Wednesday: Meet Ian the Scarecrow
Wednesday September 23, 2009
Thanks to Christine for sharing this picture of 3-year-old Ian.
