Archive for December, 2009
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Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Happy Holidays!
I hope you have some wonderful plans in store for the next 10 days or so that involves yummy food, family time and time away from your computers.
When we all regroup in January for the New Year, you’ll find some exciting changes here on Dr. Gwenn Is In blog and [...]
FDA Approves Fluzone High-Dose for People Ages 65 and Older
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
FDA PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Dec. 23, 2009
Media Inquiries: Shelly Burgess, 301-796-4651, shelly.burgess@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA Approves a High Dose Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Specifically Intended for People Ages 65 and Older
Accelerated approval process used in vaccine approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Fluzone High-Dose, an inactivated influenza virus vaccine [...]
2010 CureSearch Calendars
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
This coming year, simultaneously fulfill a need and contribute to childhood cancer research. By purchasing a 2010 calendar from CureSearch, you will be on time for all of your appointments and fund the life-saving work of the Children’s Oncology Group.
Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry leading [...]
Watching TV Smartly, and Sanely, Over Holiday Break With Your Kids
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
With the upcoming school holiday break days away, let’s be realistic: TV sets are about to get a bit more use than usual. In fact, many will go into hyper drive as kids of all ages are home more and parents become distracted with holiday preparations and school week plans. [...]
A Dose of Dr. Gwenn Podcast Returns Tomorrow Night!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Show 16, The Return of Dr. Gwenn and Healthy Holidays 09, airs tomorrow night at 8pm ET.
Wondering how to have happy, healthy and sane holidays with your kids?
Any linger questions about H1N1, especially with some breaking news about the H1N1 vaccine and kids this week?
And, what was up with Dr. [...]
The developmental tracking industry: do we need a gizmo?
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
With our world becoming high tech, it’s not surprising that gizmos and programs or our computers, iPhones and Smartphones are emerging to help us track everything from our infant’s cry to our child’s development. But, are these necessary?
I was called by a reporter from Wired.com to weigh in on this [...]
Partner With Your Child To Handle Inappropriate Content on the iTunes Store
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
I had heard there were “adult only” applications on iTunes but hadn’t seen any myself – until yesterday.
I’ve been on the application store many times to find cool application for my iPhone and never seen anything alarming. Yesterday, however, under “top free applications”, this is what I found:
Note #2, “Beautiful [...]
Talking To Kids About The Economy and The Holidays
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
With the holidays upon us and our country still facing a challenging economic crisis, many families are struggling with how to balance celebrating and spending without disappointing their children.
From news stories to Facebook postings, families are expressing clear concern for how to celebrate this year, what to buy for their [...]
Swine Flu, H1N1, Update
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Do you really have to worry about H1N1, Swine Flu? Where is the infamous H1N1 vaccine and do you really need to get it for you and your kids? Is the H1N1 illness really “mild”?
Despite how long we’ve been talking about this year’s flu season and H1N1 there are still [...]
Shark Shootout Recap
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
The Shark Shootout once again provided CureSearch with a national stage to increase both awareness and funding for childhood cancer. CureSearch signs, wristbands, gold ribbons and videos were on clear display throughout the tournament as it aired on NBC Saturday and Sunday.
Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly won the Shark [...]
Watching TV Smartly, and Sanely, Over Holiday Break With Your Kids
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
With the upcoming school holiday break days away, let’s be realistic: TV sets are about to get a bit more use than usual. In fact, many will go into hyper drive as kids of all ages are home more and parents become distracted with holiday preparations and school week plans.
It’s [...]
A Dose of Dr. Gwenn Podcast Returns Tomorrow Night!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Show 16, The Return of Dr. Gwenn and Healthy Holidays 09, airs tomorrow night at 8pm ET.
Wondering how to have happy, healthy and sane holidays with your kids?
Any linger questions about H1N1, especially with some breaking news about the H1N1 vaccine and kids this week?
And, what was up with Dr. [...]
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Recall
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
As if there wasn’t already enough concern surrounding the H1N1 flu vaccine here we go again. Health officials are recalling 800,000 doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine for children after tests indicated they may not even be potent enough to protect against the virus.
Doctors were notified today by the Centers [...]
Tips for Holiday Health
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Between the Christmas holiday and the whole Tiger Woods’ scandal (dare this be mentioned in the same sentence) have we forgotten about one of the oldest winter woes? The cold and flu are still going strong even though we haven’t heard too much about them lately.
Here are a few tips [...]
The developmental tracking industry: do we need a gizmo?
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
With our world becoming high tech, it’s not surprising that gizmos and programs or our computers, iPhones and Smartphones are emerging to help us track everything from our infant’s cry to our child’s development. But, are these necessary?
I was called by a reporter from Wired.com to weigh in on this [...]
