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National Immunization Month
Immunizations are public health’s great success story with the disappearance of many infectious diseases. Shots may hurt a little, but the diseases they can prevent are a lot worse – some are even...
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Frustration with infant crying is the #1 trigger for Shaken Baby Syndrome. Increased crying in the first few months of life is called the Period of PURPLE Crying and is normal....
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The Benefits of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding, also known as nursing, is the feeding of babies and young children with milk from a woman’s breast. Health professionals recommend that breastfeeding begin within the first hour of a...
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Four Cases of West Nile Virus Reported in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 25, 2017) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is reporting four human cases of West Nile virus infection in Kentucky residents. To date, 42 states and Washington,...
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New Federal Safety Standard for Infant Sling Carriers issued by the U.S....
The rules come following a number of infant sling recalls and deaths associated with the use and design of the devices. Although the infant and toddler’s slings have become extremely popular over the...
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Birth Defects
Approximately 150,000 children are born every year in the United States affected by one or more birth defects. Although the cause of over 60% of birth defects are not known, there are things that you...
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Student Immunizations: New Requirements
The Kentucky Department of Public Health updated its regulation, 902 KAR 2:060, concerning immunization schedules for all public and private school students, and homeschooled students who participate...
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Abusive Head Trauma
Know the Facts about Abusive Head Trauma Abusive head trauma is a leading cause of physical child abuse deaths in children under 5 in the United States. Abusive head trauma accounts for approximately...
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August is National Breast Feeding Month!
Its World Breast Feeding Week and August is also National Breast Feeding Month! Practice makes perfect. Breastfeeding is a learned process; none of us (not even your baby) are born knowing how to do...
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Healthy Eating on the Run: A Month of Tips
You probably eat out a lot—most Americans do. People are looking for fast, easy and good-tasting foods to fit a busy lifestyle. Whether it’s carry-out, food court, office cafeteria or sit-down...
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