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Parents still giving cough, cold meds to kids under 2, poll shows

Parents still giving cough, cold meds to kids under 2, poll shows

Many American parents of children aged 2 and younger still give over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to their kids despite U.S. Food and ...

 

Adults urged to get flu, whooping cough vaccines to protect kids

Adults urged to get flu, whooping cough vaccines to protect kids

Health officials are urging adults to get vaccinated against pertussis and flu as a way protect babies and other vulnerable patients.

 

9th baby dies from whooping cough

9th baby dies from whooping cough

A ninth baby has died in California from whooping cough, health officials said Thursday.

 

Whooping cough now an epidemic in California

Phil Plait comments on a recent California Department of Public Health statement that whooping cough "is now officially an epidemic in California." Phil is clear in his criticisms of anti-vax celebrities and other opponents of sound medical science.

 

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