Archive for March, 2006

Whooping cough is on the rise

Friday, March 31st, 2006

If you live in Utah, now is the time to get your children vaccinated against the whooping cough – medical name pertussis.  Whooping cough is spreading at an alarming rate throughout Utah, and parents should take action to ensure their children are immunised.
Parents may be worried about the possible side effects of immunisation, but the [...]

Is it safe to keep dogs when you have kids?

Friday, March 31st, 2006

If you have a baby or small children, you may be worried about introducing a dog into the mix – even if you’ve had dogs before and know what to expect.  A recent report suggests that parents should wait until their little ones are of school age before buying a dog, because of the risk [...]

The Excellence of Oily Fish

Friday, March 31st, 2006

If you’re an expectant mother, then eating one or two portions of oily fish a week is a great idea it seems.  Research done on 9,000 mothers and babies suggests that eating the oily fish during pregnancy can boost your child’s brain powers and social skills after birth.
They key is in the fatty acid Omega-3 [...]


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