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I’m Not “Anti-Vaccine,” I’m “Pro-Information”
I recently wrote a post on childhood vaccines that elicited quite a response.One commenter, a pro-vaccine physician, recommended a book – “Autism’s False Prophet” – and noted that people are perhaps too quick to blame vaccines for c
Information on Family Medical Leave
Job security can be a major issue for working moms and dads who have a medical situation that requires extended care. Family medical leave may allow you to take the time you need without risking your job or your benefits. Depending on your situation, you may be able to take family medical leave if someone in your family needs you to assist with health care responsibilities.
First Vaccine Information
Vaccines protect your baby from developing diseases, such as polio, measles and tetanus, that used to be commonplace in the United States. These diseases are much rarer today because of vaccines. Before children attend most schools in the United States, they have to have vaccines. The vaccination process begins between birth and 6 months of age.
Twin Pregnancy Information
The rate of multiple births has jumped, according to the March of Dimes, with the rate of twins increasing 70 percent between 1980 and 2004. Some factors in this increase are due to delayed childbearing and the increase in fertility treatments. For some women, multiple births are common in their family. For other women, the doctor cannot find any factor that explains their multiple pregnancy. Whatever the factors, a twin pregnancy increases complications for the mother and for her babies.
Limiting Summer Slide by Strengthening Reading Habits at Home
With the school year coming to a close, we must now talk about summer and the ever-daunting ‘Summer Slide’ dilemma. If you haven’t heard the term before let me explain: Summer Slide is a teacher-speak for the academic regression that students encounter during the summer months when educational/academic focus shifts to the backseat. During the…