In this year’s report, New Hampshire ranked first among states for overall child well-being, moving up one from 2016. Massachusetts and Vermont filled out the top three. Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi were the three lowest-ranked states. Visit the Website >> ORDER... READ MORE
USA Today (5/26) reported that approximately 81% of US mothers “reported breastfeeding at some point, CDC data” indicate, “but that number drastically decreases to about 22% when looking at exclusive breastfeeding for six months, recommended by the American Academy ... READ MORE
Codeine and tramadol should not be used to treat pain or cough in children younger than 12 years as they could be fatal, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Thursday. The FDA unveiled several changes to the labels of the medications to protect children, adolescents and... READ MORE
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Disaster Preparedness Advisory Council (DPAC), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recently released two videos, “Zika: Ten Tips for Pediatricians Supporting Families” and... READ MORE
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