Medical News

On this page are links and information concerning current medical news of interest to children and their parents.

H3N2 Variant Influenza A Viruses

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) presents preliminary information about a new flu strain first noted in the Midwest in the fall of 2011 here.

Food Allergies: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

In December 2010 the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases released new information and guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and management of food allergies. It is published here. This is relevant for parents wishing to prevent food allergies in their babies, as well as those seeking to determine whether any new dietary restrictions are appropriate for their child.