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Stronger EPA Ozone Standards are Good for Our Health

March 17, 2015

In December, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule designed to reduce the amount of ground-level ozone (O3), also known as “smog.”[1] The proposed rule would reduce the concentration of ozone pollution in the air from 75 parts per billion (ppb) to 65-70 ppb.  The agency also has asked for comments from the public on …

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Holiday Toy Buying Tips

December 13, 2014

Toy Buying Tips for the Holidays The holiday season is in full swing. As you scour the shelves to find the best presents for the kids you should follow some simple rules to avoid toy hazards. Here are some “dos” and “don’ts”: Do: Buy Toys Appropriate for Your Child’s Age.  Children’s toys often have a recommended …

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FDA Acne Medicine Warning

October 27, 2014

Do you have a teenager or pre-teen who is worried about acne?  Is he or she asking for medicine to make pimples go away?  Before you decide to buy an over-the-counter (OTC) topical medicine, check with your doctor.  Then be sure to monitor your child for some possible, but uncommon, side effects. Many popular OTC acne medicines …

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Baby with Teething Pain? FDA Says “No” to Medicine on Gums

September 11, 2014

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns parents and caregivers not to use the prescription drug “viscous lidocaine” on a child’s gums to numb teething pain.  “Viscous lidocaine” is a prescription drug often prescribed for chemotherapy patients to treat ulcers in the mouth.  Dentists also may use it to stop the gag reflex during …

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Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback in Infants, Teens and Adults

July 29, 2014

Babies are Most at Risk “Whooping Cough” is the commonly used name for “pertussis,” a disease caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria, known for sickening children.  According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), it is very contagious and can be the worst in babies — who can develop pneumonia, have trouble breathing, or even have life-threatening breathing pauses …

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