Monthly Archives: December 1969

What You Don′t Know About Sickle Cell Disease

December 31, 1969 – 5:00 pm

Learning the Truth about One of the Most Common Genetic Diseases
Sickle cell disease one of the most common genetic diseases in the United States. It is estimated that more than 70,000 people have sickle cell disease and more than two million people carry the gene that allows them to pass it on to their children.

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Protect your Child from Flu, and the Babysitter, Too

December 31, 1969 – 5:00 pm

You′ve done your homework, researching and interviewing to find the best care for your child, but is your caregiver—nanny, babysitter, daycare worker or family member—protected against the flu.

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Know the Truth about MRSA Skin Infections

December 31, 1969 – 5:00 pm

The truth about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) may surprise you. MRSA is a type of bacteria that causes skin and other kinds of infections.

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Did You Know Your Pre-teen Needs Vaccinations Too

December 31, 1969 – 5:00 pm

As children enter their pre-teen years, their world becomes an exciting place of new experiences and newfound freedoms. But adults know that adolescence also brings new risks and potential dangers, and parents can’t be there every minute.

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