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In February 2006, the FDA approved a new rotavirus vaccine called “RotaTeq.” It is given orally to children at 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months of age. This vaccine has been shown to significantly reduce severe and life-threatening ...

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Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)

Allergies tend to run in families. Asthma, eczema (atopic dermatitis), and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) often occur in... »

Q&A

Allergy Medication

Walking into a drugstore, you are confronted with an overwhelming display of brightly packaged allergy products, each... »

Alternatives to Allergy Medicines

When kids are playing outside during hayfever season, pollen from grasses, weeds, and trees clings to their clothes and... »

Antihistamine

Aaaachoo! Allergies can make children miserable. Are antihistamines safe for kids to take regularly? Click here to find... »

Baby Allergies

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Treatment of Bee Stings

Although systemic reactions occur in about 3% of children who are stung by bees, and anaphylactic shock can follow as... »

Vaccine Ingredients That May Cause Allergic Reactions

Many people are unaware of the problems associated with allergic reactions to vaccine components. For more information... »

Blog entry

Getting Un-Allergic to Antibiotics

The rise of bacterial resistance isn.t the only force limiting antibiotic choices. Allergies to antibiotics have risen... »

Not All Medicines Created Equal

Steroid inhalers can be very useful for children with moderate or severe asthma. They can reduce inflammation in the... »

Penicillin Allergy

Parents are often led to believe that their children are allergic to amoxicillin or one of the other penicillins.... »

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Tips for Managing Asthma, Allergies, and Animal Dander (Pets and Pests)

Dander is the materials shed from the animals' bodies, which may include bits of feathers, hair, or dried skin. It's sometimes affectionately called pet pollen. Click here for tips for managing asthma, allergies, and animal dander

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