Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 04-08-2013 to 04-14-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:26 pm
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world.
Each day we use Twitter to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and other caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 25 events & stories.
- Victoria has some of the highest childhood vaccination rates in Australia and NSW among the lowest http://t.co/c7LWmqoviG 2013-04-14
- Air pollution during pregnancy linked to serious health effects including cancer http://t.co/ASsBGu8HuL 2013-04-14
- Too many fatal accidents involving Israeli children | backovers & falling from windows are world-wide problems! http://t.co/cpnO6Q2VuM 2013-04-14
- Turning facebook into a virtual Pinwheel Garden for Child Abuse Awareness month! http://t.co/HsdEes5nu4 via @causes 2013-04-14
- Quick tips on introducing your baby to solid food | Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/W6oPDcXFat 2013-04-13
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Small children can’t describe headache pain | watch for hands on their heads or over their eyes as a sign http://t.co/JGLFWqyNEq
- Campaign to help Aussie kids become more literate http://t.co/TitoXGUtOt 2013-04-12
- Tips to keep NZ kids safe from burns at home this winter http://t.co/eigV6RvEka 2013-04-11
- Texas Children’s Hospital – When Should I Take My Child To The Emergency Center? http://t.co/rWhvQd5Z4R 2013-04-11
- Isolation Rooms in Schools for Special Needs Kids? Just Wrong! http://t.co/f3rQ0GSYMi 2013-04-11
- Eye safety in the home http://t.co/2k3aR4TSnZ Great checklist!! 2013-04-10
- ‘ What the (bleep)!’: 10 things parents should not say around children http://t.co/yMeQDsZ3dQ …yes you probably already know these but… 😉 2013-04-10
- Practical tips help address kids’ obesity http://t.co/2ejthVms3k Use smaller plates – kids eat more food with adult-sized plates 2013-04-10
- Public Health Wales is emphasising the need for kids to get the MMR vaccine as the # of measles cases tops 500 http://t.co/JMCSrmMbLu 2013-04-09
- Melanoma rates on the rise in U.S. kids http://t.co/WDsDYzEuAa Please read! 2013-04-09
- Lead poisoning toll revised to 1 in 38 young kids – approx 2x the previous estimates http://t.co/kcpGNJNlGg 2013-04-09
- April is Autism Awareness Month. Step 1. End Social Isolation, Talk with a Parent of an Autistic Child http://t.co/HrFyWynXQZ 2013-04-09
- Consumer Reports: Popular kids toys – balls & beads that expand in water – pose major safety hazards http://t.co/gBJVt9jWO3 VIDEO 2013-04-08
- Study finds parent behaviour training first-course-of-action for preschoolers at risk for ADHD http://t.co/zbLkn5rCIy 2013-04-08
- Schizophrenia may give early warnings – possibly as early as puberty http://t.co/pDvB859Nax great if enable early intervention 2013-04-08
- What Are The signs Your Child May Suffer From Sleep Apnea http://t.co/OYTGaqsh1F 2013-04-08
- How big is your baby? Doctors build “intuition” into the design of EHRs to uncover insights in children’s health http://t.co/M0N7Ioo0fr 2013-04-08
- Parents reminded of window cord safety http://t.co/22aeKfY4I4 parents urged to use only cordless window coverings!! 2013-04-08
- Canadian xchool-based “healthy living” programs may be triggering eating disorders http://t.co/skOYd7Vttj 2013-04-08
- ‘Disease’ Label Prompts Parents to Want Medication for Healthy Babies http://t.co/gi9tFwO01G 2013-04-08
- Terrific Article by MomRN: Tips for Potty Training Success http://t.co/jjnNKl1R6T 2013-04-08
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 04-01-2013 to 04-07-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:26 pm
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world.
Each day we use Twitter to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and other caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 10 events & stories.
- Lack of dental services a factor in grades, attendance in CA schools http://t.co/XMk6jgPMOu 2013-04-04
- Beginning April 2015, children in New Delhi, India <12 YO must be in child restraining seats http://t.co/hNVyBSMjyv good start! 2013-04-04
- AAP recommends e-prescribing for pediatricians as a way to reduce dosing errors | Pediatrics http://t.co/wsuKMbSxWN 2013-04-04
- 5 Simple Steps to Relieve Your Child’s Hay Fever Symptoms http://t.co/22z8o2bs10 2013-04-03
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
A quarter of UK pregnant women are ‘highly concerned’ about their weight, with 7% suffering from eating disorders http://t.co/umwtZzzoCL
- One in 50 American kids has autism: What the latest figures are telling us http://t.co/Wu4WN7h5sF 2013-04-03
- The American Academy of Pediatrics Offers New Resources During Autism Awareness Month http://t.co/69ABikz2sc 2013-04-03
- Stressful events add up to twofold greater stillbirth odds http://t.co/HwkoBJn7f6 2013-04-03
- UK Measles warning after new outbreak in Wales – cases are spreading with “alarming speed” http://t.co/FtCdciDWdr 2013-04-03
- How to Delete Your Child’s Instagram Account and Why It Matters http://t.co/1gsYX9Y0Nt 2013-04-01
- We Can Learn a Lot About Eating and Physical Activity From Kids: Michelle May, M.D. http://t.co/paywoOkw3A wonderful article 🙂 2013-04-01
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 03-25-2013 to 03-31-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:29 pm
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world.
Each day we use Twitter to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and other caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 15 events & stories.
- A look at the “Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2013” bill http://t.co/pCzduXyxBu 2013-03-31
- Children of 12 are being exposed to explicit conversations on webcam chat sites http://t.co/igyTd7RZlZ 2013-03-31
- Pakistani children trained to be suicide bombers find safe havens http://t.co/XBKwuSisXW nice! 2013-03-31
- Child Health Survey Paints Rosier Picture Than Reality | One of the key challenges is to ensure accuracy when data is self-reported http://t.co/a0IaJWrfwU 2013-03-30
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Children’s Health Insurance Coverage in 2013: Updated State Market Data Released http://t.co/9DehovNREA
- 3 reasons to NOT shame your teen on Facebook | Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/POj6w9ywNM 2013-03-29
- New NHTSA app tracks auto recalls, safety ratings http://t.co/wSpgXPkWEF 2013-03-29
- Mommy’s Little Helper: What to Teach Your Kids About Home Security & Why http://t.co/5VhIYKygxT 2013-03-29
- Physical therapy is now affordable and accessible with http://t.co/yzrJS4JKDu – LA Special Needs Kids Examiner http://t.co/yt5iqmjmv6 2013-03-29
- “How to Talk to Your Kids About…Rejection”: great advice on preparing kids before they ever have to experience it http://t.co/Au1GBDAPXk 2013-03-29
- Why Do Even Healthy Babies Cry??: http://t.co/nU1sJGhh1B 2013-03-28
- New EU policy seeks to improve maternal and child nutrition and save lives http://t.co/bytsxrkH8k 2013-03-28
- Playing It Safe With Kids And Cars http://t.co/01KCt6I76z GREAT tips to keep kids safe on the road! 2013-03-27
- RAT Hackers Targeting Women, Children for Fun and Extortion – Yoursphere for Parents http://t.co/dHqHSAEoYS 2013-03-27
- Bullying & Students with Special Needs – Defending the Defenseless http://t.co/BbtYJxVP3J 2013-03-25
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 03-18-2013 to 03-24-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:29 pm
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world.
Each day we use Twitter to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and other caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 15 events & stories.
- Simple – but often overlooked – child safety tips — http://t.co/jdtT8fcWvT 2013-03-24
- Colorado gets D+ for children’s health on latest report card http://t.co/ouEGahVBHI 2013-03-24
- Healthy Kids: Choosing a pediatrician http://t.co/722fK6nt8O 2013-03-24
- 1 in 50 school kids have autism – according to new CDC survey of parents http://t.co/xxmfUEx2Ym 2013-03-24
- Poison Prevention Week: Keep an eye on these 5 danger zones | Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/HHn8McPxMi 2013-03-22
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Are child safety caps enough to keep kids out? – video shows how fast 4 year olds open these bottles http://t.co/mxm7hV2VPO SCARY!
- Parenting That Fabulous Middle Child: Is the “Middle Kid Syndrome” really a problem? http://t.co/h1PLgNWMGu 2013-03-22
- American Academy of Pediatrics Declared Support for Same-Sex Marriage saying it helped guarantee benefits & long term security for kids http://t.co/XXsHKZujdv 2013-03-21
- What makes school safe? – agree or disagree…thoughts?? http://t.co/HwNJEGqHee 2013-03-21
- Only one-third of parents say they always follow their pediatrician’s advice – new US poll http://t.co/Cw3RGRBdGT 2013-03-21
- My Son Has the Flu…Should My Whole Family Take Antivirals? http://t.co/6Xfnr5WVE9 2013-03-20
- Texas Children’s Hosp – Whole Body Cooling For Infants who are oxygen deprived before/during birth http://t.co/HXIfLFVgYF 2013-03-19
- Vitamin D deficiency can be a threat to children http://t.co/DGgfu38YxN 2013-03-18
- My Kid Has a GREAT Smile! How Could He Have Tooth Decay?: http://t.co/2XtI5Ydy23 2013-03-18
- UK Nursery reforms ‘will put children’s safety at risk’ | Concern about plans to allow staff to watch larger groups http://t.co/m7OVezozpE 2013-03-18
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 03-11-2013 to 03-17-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:29 pm
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world.
Each day we use Twitter to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and other caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 15 events & stories.
- Investigating screening tests for breathing problems in children with Down syndrome http://t.co/1GpCo6Ea7l fingers crossed! 2013-03-17
- Doctors warn against attention-boosting drugs for undiagnosed kids http://t.co/hNCTLwdcUQ 2013-03-17
- How to Keep Your Child Safe on an iPad http://t.co/i4hBPhcaCQ 2013-03-17
- 5 Questions on Environmental Health With Dr. Trasande | Healthy Child Healthy World http://t.co/s0J96Xwipi 2013-03-17
- Obesity weighing down Canadian children’ s health: Report http://t.co/YwNjEgVKQ9 goal – 20% reduction by 2017 2013-03-16
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Facebook Graph Search: What It Means to Your Privacy http://t.co/FgpfcGFzb2
(note: Graph Search is still in Beta – great opt to get a head start)
- Swaddling debate: Is swaddling safe or does it increase the risk of SIDS? http://t.co/Grku8Y9QHt 2013-03-15
- Tanzania: Child Mortality Cases Decline for the past 12 yrs following the Millenium Devpt Goals http://t.co/rxT7vInRjx 🙂 2013-03-15
- Mental Health Effects of Mexican Parents’ Deportation on Their U.S.-born Children to be Studied by UT Austin http://t.co/RFvjnH6BhR 2013-03-15
- Getting Ready for Spring? Give Your Bathroom a Healthy Makeover! http://t.co/JCAifPHnKa 2013-03-14
- Why does my baby hate tummy time? | Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/MsHqn07JG2 2013-03-13
- Ford recalls 6,500 US & Canada 2013 Focus, C-Max and Escape vehicles for rear-door child safety lock failures http://t.co/8INOTJwQpA 2013-03-13
- Transitioning Your Toddler from Co-Sleeper to Crib-Sleeper | http://t.co/aUqW752Ufx http://t.co/NHSdDQJfWO 2013-03-12
- Family Volley: Could your child have ADHD? Here are the Warning Signs http://t.co/Kh10prL3C1 great article! 2013-03-11
- Urinary Tract Infections in Children – Part II: How to Analyze & Treat Them http://t.co/AYr40Yg3M7 2013-03-11
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 03-04-2013 to 03-10-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:30 pm
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world.
Each day we use Twitter to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and other caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 15 events & stories.
- Building Tiny Parks to Drive Sex Offenders Away – but does this really solve the problem?? http://t.co/AhHlocQdmr thoughts? 2013-03-10
- Expert on juvenile homicide speaks at Child Safety Conference – The #2 cause of children committing violent crime is obsession with violent media http://t.co/CcreKSvbQp 2013-03-10
- ERs Fail To Educate Parents On Child Safety Restraints http://t.co/F5zGDUXjt8 2013-03-10
- A Little Change & Preparation Now, A Year of Safety for Your Family http://t.co/RLJcvairQD 2013-03-08
- Studies link parent and child health http://t.co/Qw7Y7NAnHy interesting… 2013-03-07
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Can food allergies be prevented? | Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/XAaLuy2qhI
- Child sailing safety: how safe is your sailing club for your kids? http://t.co/H8sjSKrNgi 2013-03-06
- Is Your Baby Sleeping Safely?: Follow safe baby sleeping practices endorsed by the AAP: http://t.co/iZunVVOBdV 2013-03-06
- New swimming aid for babies could be a killer, UK safety chiefs warned last night http://t.co/R9Ni5YZVbV 2013-03-05
- Ear infections and your child: why antibiotics are not always the answer | Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/732Ec24Zm2 2013-03-05
- Keeping children safe from predators a top task http://t.co/4mFLNcLG83 At least 2,000 children are reported missing every day! 2013-03-05
- Junk food in pregnancy puts child’s health at risk – new study http://t.co/7I1CFCOZdP 2013-03-04
- Child Safety: The Choking Dangers in Your Home http://t.co/znrCMTJ0Ib 2013-03-04
- Hidden Dangers in Your Baby’s Nursery – Infographic by Healthy Child Healthy World http://t.co/D1pwnrb6sv 2013-03-04
- Are Pets Good For Your Child’s Health? http://t.co/IR2nj7Kk0c 2013-03-04
