Allergy Sensitivity in the United States
When your child was enrolled in the WIND Study we took a blood sample to test for immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies, among other laboratory tests. The presence of an IgE …
Updated Vaccine Schedules from Birth through Adolescence
Did you ever wonder about the different types of vaccines and when your child should receive them? The journal Pediatrics recently published an updated schedule of when children and adolescents …
Food Allergy Regulations in Schools & Early Care Programs
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that food allergy affects 4-6% of all children in the United States. Allergic reactions from food are particularly dangerous for young …
Fall Allergies and U.S. City Rankings
What is making fall allergies so difficult this year? Some research suggests that increasing temperatures and carbon dioxide levels are allowing ragweed – one of the most common allergy-inducing weeds …
Air Pollution and Asthma
Over the past 30 years, numerous research studies have reported on the effect of air pollution on respiratory health. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), two key air contaminants …
Safety and Prevention against Insect Bites
Summertime means spending more time outdoors and a greater chance of getting bitten by insects. Not only can these bites irritate your child, they can also cause swelling and itching. …
Trends in Children’s Environmental Health
Does the environment influence children’s health? This past January, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the 3rd edition of America’s Children and the Environment (ACE). This report presents …
Google Flu Trends
What if we could track the spread of the flu by what people were searching for on the internet? Google has found a way to do just that—Google Flu Trends …
RSV Season by US Region, 2010-11
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is one of the leading causes of severe respiratory infections in children. Fortunately, RSV season can often be anticipated, due to yearly monitoring of RSV outbreaks …
AAP Updates Recommendations for Seasonal Flu Vaccine
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its recommendations on the use of the seasonal flu vaccine for the 2012-13 flu season. You can read the policy statement here.