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Childbirth : Baby newborn and baby names and After your baby is born health & cares.baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-37216783971857781792010-09-04T10:10:00.000-07:002010-09-04T10:19:16.761-07:00The beginning of pregnancy - signs, tests ( Diagnosis)<div style="text-align: justify;"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 67px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeGzEC4M2pyBDozgxJe91nBooUXY3HkqtUKyIQSdWc2QEiYydoTUk9jZFNfva2Fgg6b_EjndSrCoRwZCKW4ell4_A2CmhnOGcAlv1gTvymkBqUF67zgj4xMM78wTghUJwswEDl/s320/gh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513108954519553010" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Beginning of pregnancy may be detected in a number of different ways, either by a pregnant woman without medical testing, or by using medical tests with or without the assistance of a medical professional.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Most pregnant women experience a number of symptoms , which can signify pregnancy. The symptoms can include nausea and vomiting, excessive tiredness and fatigue, craving for certain foods not normally considered a favorite, and frequent urination particularly during the night.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">A number of early medical signs are associated with pregnancy. These signs typically appear, if at all, within the first few weeks after conception. Although not all of these signs are universally present, nor are all of them diagnostic by themselves, taken together they make a presumptive diagnosis of pregnancy. These signs include the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the blood and urine, missed menstrual period, implantation bleeding that occurs at implantation of the embryo in the uterus during the third or fourth week after last menstrual period, increased basal body temperature sustained for over 2 weeks after ovulation, Chadwick's sign (darkening of the cervix, vagina, and vulva), Goodell's sign (softening of the vaginal portion of the cervix), Hegar's sign (softening of the uterus isthmus), and pigmentation of linea alba – Linea nigra, (darkening of the skin in a midline of the abdomen, caused by hyperpigmentation resulting from hormonal changes, usually appearing around the middle of pregnancy).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Pregnancy detection can be accomplished using one or more various pregnancy tests, which detect hormones generated by the newly formed placenta. Clinical blood and urine tests can detect pregnancy 12 days after implantation , which is as early as 6 to 8 days after fertilization. Blood pregnancy tests are more accurate than urine tests.[26] Home pregnancy tests are personal urine tests, which normally cannot detect a pregnancy until at least 12 to 15 days after fertilization. Both clinical and home tests can only detect the state of pregnancy, and cannot detect the date the embryo was conceived.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">In the post-implantation phase, the blastocyst secretes a hormone named human chorionic gonadotropin, which in turn stimulates the corpus luteum in the woman's ovary to continue producing progesterone. This acts to maintain the lining of the uterus so that the embryo will continue to be nourished. The glands in the lining of the uterus will swell in response to the blastocyst, and capillaries will be stimulated to grow in that region. This allows the blastocyst to receive vital nutrients from the woman.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Despite all the signs, some women may not realize they are pregnant until they are quite far along in their pregnancy. In some cases, a few woman have not been aware of their pregnancy until they begin labour. This can be caused by many factors, including irregular periods (quite common in teenagers), certain medications (not related to conceiving children), and obese women who disregard their weight gain. Others may be in denial of their situation.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">An early sonograph can determine the age of the pregnancy fairly accurately. In practice, doctors typically express the age of a pregnancy (i.e., an "age" for an embryo) in terms of "menstrual date" based on the first day of a woman's last menstrual period, as the woman reports it. Unless a woman's recent sexual activity has been limited, she has been charting her cycles, or the conception is the result of some types of fertility treatment (such as IUI or IVF), the exact date of fertilization is unknown. Without symptoms such as morning sickness, often the only visible sign of a pregnancy is an interruption of the woman's normal monthly menstruation cycle, (i.e., a "late period"). Hence, the "menstrual date" is simply a common educated estimate for the age of a fetus, which is an average of 2 weeks later than the first day of the woman's last menstrual period. The term "conception date" may sometimes be used when that date is more certain, though even medical professionals can be imprecise with their use of the two distinct terms. The due date can be calculated by using Naegele's rule. The expected date of delivery may also be calculated from sonogram measurement of the fetus. This method is slightly more accurate than methods based on LMP.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Diagnostic criteria are: Women who have menstrual cycles and are sexually active, a period delayed by a few days or weeks is suggestive of pregnancy; elevated B-hcG to around 100,000 mIU/mL by 10 weeks of gestation.</span></span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-75033786902704460732010-09-04T09:55:00.000-07:002010-09-04T10:09:52.302-07:00Pregnancy<div style="text-align: justify;"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 54px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN_Xam1b3cfFlEn7esG8NiJvOvPDClsO-j6NZKP5o4SsxKBnv9WyPCTPfu4z2G-CJ6_tTfFp5AZj4oNnJHGVTp3M3nU7x6-6nL0DRtBnXUoDJKeduCn8L5BAes7BnIp-BMX_8p/s320/gty.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513106283441963122" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A Pregnancy</span> is the carrying of one or more offspring, known as a fetus or embryo, inside the womb of a female. In a pregnancy, there can be multiple gestations, as in the case of twins or triplets.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Childbirth usually occurs about 38 weeks after conception; i.e., approximately 40 weeks from the last normal menstrual period (LNMP) in humans. The World Health Organization defines normal term for delivery as between 37 weeks and 42 weeks.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Pregnancy occurs as the result of the female gamete or oocyte merging with the male gamete, spermatozoon, in a process referred to, in medicine, as fertilization, or more commonly known as "conception". After the point of fertilization, it is referred to as a zygote or fertilized egg. The fusion of male and female gametes usually occurs through the act of sexual intercourse, resulting in spontaneous pregnancy. However, the advent of artificial insemination and in vitro fertilisation have also made achieving pregnancy possible in cases where sexual intercourse does not result in fertilization (e.g., through choice or male/female infertility).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The process of fertilization occurs in more than a single step, and the interruption of any of these can lead to a failure. Therefore, what is commonly known as "conception" is much more than the fusion between the female gamete and male spermatozoon. Through fertilization, the egg and sperm are saved: the egg is activated to begin its developmental program, and the haploid nuclei of the two gametes come together to form the genome of a new diploid organism.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">At the very beginning of the process, the sperm undergoes a series of changes which makes pregnancy likely to occur. As freshly ejaculated sperm is unable or poorly able to fertilize [10], the sperm undergoes the phenomenon called capacitation. It is estimated that during the ejaculation, 300,000,000 sperma is released, from which only 200 reach the oviduct. Capacitation is the process through which the spermatozoon is prepared for the merging with the egg. Capacitation occurs in 5 to 6 hours and it takes place once the sperm reaches the vagina. This is also the process through which the spermatozoon becomes hyperactivated and prepared for the acrosome reaction. In order to be able to fecundate the egg, the sperm must get through the coat surrounding the egg, the so called "zona pellucida". Once zona pellucida is penetrated, the sperm is able to reach the oocyte. But in order to get through the egg's coat, the sperm undergoes an acrosome reaction that provides it with and enzymatic drill which is able to penetrate zona pellucida. The acrosome itself is a modified lysosome, situated on the anterior part of the head of the sperm.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Once a sperm penetrates the zona pellucida, it binds to and fuses with the plasma membrane of the oocyte. Binding occurs at the posterior (post-acrosomal) region of the sperm head. After binding occurs, the egg must also undergo a series of metabolic and physical changes which may influence the further development of the zygote. These changes are called in medicine egg activation, mainly because prior to fertilization, the egg is in a latent state.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Methods to assist reproduction also include intracytoplasmic sperm injection, gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT), and embryo cryopreservation (frozen fertilized egg and sperm). These techniques are considered as alternatives to get pregnant by women who have tried unsuccessfully for at least one year. It is estimated that in the United States, more than 6 million adults , or 10% of the adult population, are affected by infertility.</span></span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-28021581527824903682010-06-27T06:12:00.000-07:002010-06-27T06:21:54.655-07:00Bronchitis - baby & child<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Bronchitis on baby & child</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk4EI7xRrc51I80TvHjTy6CkvCfICkDyZlEuejw_8fYCA2isMzeaz-cwNqkMsZisVmZG74cPzWFwGbPJoxpBHFAoRBtvfmr5Zze_06CWaqzu2T596M6ZMAIFNscSUaxvEY61sa/s320/5d56d.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487442889212840178" border="0" />The Symptoms<br />Your toddler may first have cold symptoms, like a sore throat, fatigue, a runny nose, chills, aches, and a slight fever (100 to 101 degrees F). He'll develop a cough, which often starts out dry and unproductive but winds up producing greenish or yellowish mucus. He may gag or vomit while coughing.<br /><br />Your toddler's chest may hurt, he may feel short of breath, and he may wheeze. If the bronchitis is severe, his fever may climb for a few days, and his cough may linger for several weeks as the bronchi heal.<br /><br />Some people — almost always adults who smoke or children who live with smokers — suffer from bronchitis symptoms for months at a time. This is called chronic bronchitis (as opposed to infectious or acute bronchitis), and it's one excellent reason to keep cigarettes out of your house.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Bronchitis</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Bronchitis is an infection or inflammation of the large air passages to the lungs. (These airways are called bronchi.) When your toddler has a cold, sore throat, flu, or sinus infection, the virus that caused the misery can spread to the bronchi. Once the germs take hold there, the airways become swollen, inflamed, and partly blocked with mucus.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >While bacterial infections and irritants such as cigarette smoke, fumes, and dust can trigger bronchitis, viruses are the most common culprits in children.</span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-79376021118544691882010-06-27T06:05:00.000-07:002010-06-27T06:10:15.155-07:00Acute Bronchitis<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Acute bronchitis </span><span style="font-family: arial;">is an infection of the bronchial tree. The bronchial tree is made up of the tubes </span><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpmdE2E16KZ8b_iueliIvC7a75rB6S3wIf8XQ-D0fRdpAgtgT9S9ZZRHxIPbBtllWDgHaDczMAiNcGuE1zFGLg2iky1MSAYx6ARMEF4V_xhp3qKQ_ssm415WPIojxaxvGBmhv3/s1600/r.jpeg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 119px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpmdE2E16KZ8b_iueliIvC7a75rB6S3wIf8XQ-D0fRdpAgtgT9S9ZZRHxIPbBtllWDgHaDczMAiNcGuE1zFGLg2iky1MSAYx6ARMEF4V_xhp3qKQ_ssm415WPIojxaxvGBmhv3/s320/r.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487439983955862306" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;">that carry air into your lungs. When these tubes get infected, they swell and mucus (thick fluid) forms inside them. This makes it hard for you to breathe.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Acute bronchitis is bronchitis that lasts a short time (several weeks or less), while chronic bronchitis is bronchitis that is long-lasting or recurring (and is usually caused by constant irritation of the bronchial tree, such as from smoking).</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Acute bronchitis is almost always caused by viruses that attack the lining of the bronchial tree and cause infection. As your body fights back against these viruses, more swelling occurs and more mucus is produced. It takes time for your body to kill the viruses and heal the damage to your bronchial tubes.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In most cases, the same viruses that cause colds cause acute bronchitis. Research has shown that bacterial infection is a much less common cause of bronchitis than doctors used to think. Very rarely, an infection caused by a fungus can cause acute bronchitis. Exposure to an irritant (such as smoke, dust or pollutants in the air) may cause bronchitis.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Most cases of acute bronchitis will go away on their own. It's a good idea to get plenty of rest, drink lots of noncaffeinated fluids (for example, water and fruit juices) and increase the humidity in your environment. Over-the-counter pain relievers can reduce inflammation, ease pain and lower fever. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (such as ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin) help with pain and inflammation. Acetaminophen helps with pain and reducing fever.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It is okay to take an over-the-counter cough suppressant if your cough is dry (not producing any mucus). It's best not to suppress a cough that brings up mucus because this type of cough helps clear the mucus from your bronchial tree faster. Cough medicine is not recommended for children, especially those under 4 years of age.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Because acute bronchitis is usually caused by viruses, antibiotics do not help. Even if you cough up mucus that is colored or thick, antibiotics probably won’t help you get better any faster. However, if your doctor thinks your bronchitis is caused by a bacteria, he or she may prescribe antibiotics.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you smoke, you should quit. This will help your bronchial tree heal faster.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Some people who have acute bronchitis need medicines that are usually used to treat asthma. If you hear yourself wheezing, this indicates you may need asthma medicines. These medicines can help open the bronchial tubes and clear out mucus. They are usually given with an inhaler. An inhaler sprays the medicine right into the bronchial tree. Your doctor will decide if this treatment is right for you.</span></span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-56328699539665018372009-04-28T04:45:00.000-07:002009-04-28T04:53:25.597-07:00Antiviral Drugs and Swine Influenza (pig Flu)<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Antiviral Drugs For Swine Influenza (pig Flu) : benefit & Prevention</em></span><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Antiviral Drugs<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329708837169131922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 91px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 73px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVtJMtixZ0zsUlvC1Y2KuOfgjkNYqINroUbTEm5Lx1Ay8FF1ZcuUMYPuGFQAFD8CzHeTzsNoU6lMadBLdcscsmj1iInSLe6dT6arp48pVWVupDNA7IGqch8gGkIoxMsIok1K4P/s320/34z.jpg" border="0" />Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) with activity against influenza viruses, including swine influenza viruses. Antiviral drugs can be used to treat swine flu or to prevent infection with swine flu viruses. These medications must be prescribed by a health care professional. Influenza antiviral drugs only work against influenza viruses -- they will not help treat or prevent symptoms caused by infection from other viruses that can cause symptoms similar to the flu.<br />There are four influenza antiviral drugs approved for use in the United States (oseltamivir, zanamivir, amantadine and rimantadine). The swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses that have been detected in humans in the United States and Mexico are resistant to amantadine and rimantadine so these drugs will not work against these swine influenza viruses. Laboratory testing on these swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses so far indicate that they are susceptible (sensitive) to oseltamivir and zanamivir.<br /><br /><strong>Benefits of Antiviral Drugs</strong> (pig flu /Swine Flu)<br />Treatment: If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious influenza complications. For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started as soon after getting sick as possible, and might not work if started more than 48 hours after illness starts.<br /><br />Prevention (<em>Pig Flu / Swine Flu)</em> : Influenza antiviral drugs also can be used to prevent influenza when they are given to a person who is not ill, but who has been or may be near a person with swine influenza. When used to prevent the flu, antiviral drugs are about 70% to 90% effective. When used for prevention, the number of days that they should be used will vary depending on a person’s particular situation.<br /><br />CDC Recommendation<br />CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses.</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Oseltamivir </strong>(brand name <strong>Tamiflu</strong> ®) is approved to both treat and prevent influenza A and B virus infection in people one year of age and older.<br /><strong>Zanamivir</strong> (brand name <strong>Relenza</strong> ®) is approved to treat influenza A and B virus infection in people 7 years and older and to prevent influenza A and B virus infection in people 5 years and older.<br />Recommendations for using antiviral drugs for treatment or prevention of swine influenza will change as we learn more about this new virus.<br />Clinicians should consider treating any person with confirmed or suspected swine influenza with an antiviral drug. <em>Visit:http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/recommendations.htm.for specific recommendations</em>.</span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-6403550926995632352009-04-28T04:41:00.000-07:002009-04-28T04:45:13.256-07:00Stay Healthy (Pig Flu / swine influenza)<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329706620974262690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 76px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 64px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsVb5rRiCuziuzD1dN6AMDnzh-lU8eXoHz8j064uW5-W2uOusEQRdvChKl2EzRSeC0aJwFBVog3DRb3dOwG2sjEA5dj7LvIDr8XZ8Nq-0w7ivhzgrcZIA_MtFWnw90AG_DyF3/s320/1w.jpg" border="0" />What You Can Do to Stay Healthy from Pig flu Virus<br />There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.<br /><br />Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.<br />Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.<br />Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.<br />Try to avoid close contact with sick people.<br /><br />Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.<br />If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.</span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-33006074794495422322009-04-28T04:35:00.000-07:002009-04-28T04:40:47.091-07:00Swine Influenza ( pig Flu) cases<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>Pig flu (swine flu)</em></span></span> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329705500890786978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 91px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 73px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA6GlFPsgLR6gpzk3Sfi4D1nxfCsE34jGRUf2NarKD3GkpxdqFPma-2KVpHVcAt6uoFRunHdiv5YMJgPh-VV4HZ8yoiKAYMBd2A5zQOT7L3RwPnxnXlV6jUj0wb2rRhc2VyAd1/s320/34z.jpg" border="0" />Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1)</strong> virus infection have been identified in the United States. Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection also have been identified internationally. The current U.S. case count is provided below.<br /><br />An investigation and response effort surrounding the outbreak of swine flu is ongoing.<br />CDC is working very closely with officials in states where human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) have been identified, as well as with health officials in Mexico, Canada and the World Health Organization. This includes deploying staff domestically and internationally to provide guidance and technical support.<br /><br />CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate the agency's response to this emerging health threat and yesterday the Secretary of the Department Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, declared a public health emergency in the United States. This will allow funds to be released to support the public health response. CDC's goals during this public health emergency are to reduce transmission and illness severity, and provide information to assist health care providers, public health officials and the public in addressing the challenges posed by this newly identified influenza virus. To this end, CDC has issued a number of interim guidance documents in the past 24 hours. In addition, CDC's Division of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is releasing one-quarter of its antiviral drugs, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection devices to help states respond to the outbreak. Laboratory testing has found the swine influenza A (H1N1) virus susceptible to the prescription antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir. This is a rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide updated guidance and new information as it becomes available.<span style="color:#c0c0c0;">http://www.cdc.gov-</span></span><em><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">April</span><span style="color:#c0c0c0;"> 28, 2009</span></em></span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-27591520498249011912009-04-28T04:27:00.000-07:002009-04-28T04:34:07.264-07:00Signs in Children (pig Flu/Swine flu)<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Pig Flu/Swine flu Signs in Children & preparing pork<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329703682005697058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 103px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 76px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSY2xtJTRG3A4O4AHEYhbPkXI7djDD2euItXwXuqzAak7JA_MeGN3jOvWHgy8NNwopcJ0SlL5ZS0hnScgzTnqzTvqewaBoq0iunAI4qacNzg6crASsskx5op_TU1kUfIMS47ku/s320/as2.jpg" border="0" />In children emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:<br />Fast breathing or trouble breathing<br />Bluish skin color<br />Not drinking enough fluids<br />Not waking up or not interacting<br />Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held<br />Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough<br />Fever with a rash<br />In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:<br />Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath<br />Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen<br />Sudden dizziness<br />Confusion<br />Severe or persistent vomiting<br /><br /><strong>How serious is swine flu (Pig Flu) infection?</strong><br />Like seasonal flu, swine flu in humans can vary in severity from mild to severe. Between 2005 until January 2009, 12 human cases of swine flu were detected in the U.S. with no deaths occurring. However, swine flu infection can be serious. In September 1988, a previously healthy 32-year-old pregnant woman in Wisconsin was hospitalized for pneumonia after being infected with swine flu and died 8 days later. A swine flu outbreak in Fort Dix, New Jersey occurred in 1976 that caused more than 200 cases with serious illness in several people and one death.<br /><br /><strong>Can I get swine influenza from eating or preparing pork?</strong><br />No. Swine influenza (pig Flu viruses are not spread by food. You cannot get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork products is safe. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Questions & Answers: www.cdc.gov</span></em><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-44258774069236079092009-04-28T04:22:00.000-07:002009-04-28T04:27:17.668-07:00Medicines to treat Swine flu (pig Flu)<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329702091786914018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 91px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 73px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE0VDukKLC3wW0n6JOA9RI2nmKxF1aKpRVucmE2Z_gJNY18o_3V8JkMguc26ujoBfUE5EkO9JwOj24q9YlKsl08md-DzRQlAab7KitF9w-K2v6CoYEazXHKCrknC7YmGTaiPtu/s320/34z.jpg" border="0" />Are there medicines to treat swine flu?<br />Yes. CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with these swine influenza viruses. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body. If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms).<br /><br />How long can an infected person spread swine flu to others?<br />People with swine influenza virus infection should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic and possible for up to 7 days following illness onset. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods.<br /><br />What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contamination?<br />Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. Droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air. Germs can be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk and then touches their own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands.<br /><br />How long can viruses live outside the body?<br />We know that some viruses and bacteria can live 2 hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks. Frequent handwashing will help you reduce the chance of getting contamination from these common surfaces.<br /><br />What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?<br />There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:<br /><br /><br />Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.<br />Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.<br />Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.<br />Try to avoid close contact with sick people.<br />If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.<br />What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?<br /><br />If you are sick, limit your contact with other people as much as possible. Do not go to work or school if ill. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. Cover your cough or sneeze if you do not have a tissue. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze.<br /><br />What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?<br />If you are sick, limit your contact with other people as much as possible. Do not go to work or school if ill. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. Cover your cough or sneeze if you do not have a tissue. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze.<br /><br />What is the best technique for washing my hands to avoid getting the flu?<br />Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Wash with soap and water. or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner. we recommend that when you wash your hands -- with soap and warm water -- that you wash for 15 to 20 seconds. When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. You can find them in most supermarkets and drugstores. If using gel, rub your hands until the gel is dry. The gel doesn't need water to work; the alcohol in it kills the germs on your hands.<br /><br />What should I do if I get sick?<br />If you live in areas where swine influenza cases have been identified and become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you may want to contact their health care provider, particularly if you are worried about your symptoms. Your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed.<br /><br />If you are sick, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible to keep from spreading your illness to others.<br /><br />If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.<br /><em><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">from : Questions & Answers: www.cdc.gov</span></em></span> </div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-47826059629970541552009-04-28T04:16:00.000-07:002009-04-28T04:22:14.939-07:00Signs & Symptoms (Swine/Pig flu)<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329700925257174194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 104px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 84px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17y321oP4N8LjN0lHbgF1ozWKj27cBEDI2fBb3gc9hiE-nShFNusZTD0F1lReXa4YRzDL6PP7L2X68NGXgLd9j46xvrgiSv39Msd9cI3QwaJzHTIjbPMong51JAL9zTB4aFZi/s320/1w.jpg" border="0" />What are the <strong>signs and symptoms </strong>of swine flu (pig flu) in people?<br />The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.<br /><br />How does swine flu spread?<br />Spread of this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.<br /><br />How can someone with the flu infect someone else?<br />Infected people may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 or more days after becoming sick. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.<br /><br />What should I do to keep from getting the flu?<br />First and most important: wash your hands. Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Try not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. </span><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>www.cdc.gov</em></span></div><br /><div></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-45944780214000390902009-04-28T04:11:00.000-07:002009-04-28T04:16:43.448-07:00Pig Flu (Swine Influenza) and You<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9KTQOnTS92GPo7ktwBExfUMUbmd3iPXW5Usz2nlEp-IaHWF3fewjN5ANu9hbSn8pFOm5TcV5lwJ4Jra2RR94g-qpwuhXfizSb6oTtXlLzQmgOFuDF9WsywG0Z9VzVzP-orvM/s1600-h/gfr.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329699113937064226" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 103px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 69px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9KTQOnTS92GPo7ktwBExfUMUbmd3iPXW5Usz2nlEp-IaHWF3fewjN5ANu9hbSn8pFOm5TcV5lwJ4Jra2RR94g-qpwuhXfizSb6oTtXlLzQmgOFuDF9WsywG0Z9VzVzP-orvM/s320/gfr.jpg" border="0" /></a>Pig Flu (Swine Influenza) and You<br />What is swine flu?<br />Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people.<br /><br />Are there human infections with swine flu in the U.S.?<br />In late March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses were first reported in Southern California and near San Antonio, Texas. Other U.S. states have reported cases of swine flu infection in humans and cases have been reported internationally as well. An updated case count of confirmed swine flu infections in the United States is kept at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation.htm CDC and local and state health agencies are working together to investigate this situation.<br /><br />Is this swine flu virus contagious?<br />CDC has determined that this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human. However, at this time, it not known how easily the virus spreads between people.<br /></span>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-89965140464685489842009-04-28T01:44:00.000-07:002009-04-28T01:57:36.628-07:00Swine Influenza<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">PIG-Flu (Swine Influenza) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in humans the <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329663439023997602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 91px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 73px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0Z4kp50cs4GbK11xNWSL9isAeQDl-qD2k8iPYfL4IuNAqnFgv_CeNxcMnLD7yNpiZ70eQ_HvejgGnrSMrlHhh1pxDXMw2ZNYbarzrUtuh9J4i2fnyzyzLpPQLbMZApOrE5L4/s320/34z.jpg" border="0" />symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A few more patients than usual have also reported diarrhea and vomiting.<br />Because these symptoms are not specific to swine flu, a differential diagnosis of probable swine flu requires not only symptoms but also a high likelihood of swine flu due to the person's recent history. For example, during the 2009 swine flu outbreak in the United States, CDC advised physicians to "consider swine influenza infection in the differential diagnosis of patients with acute febrile respiratory illness who have either been in contact with persons with confirmed swine flu, or who were in one of the five U.S. states that have reported swine flu cases or in Mexico during the 7 days preceding their illness onset." A diagnosis of confirmed swine flu requires laboratory testing of a respiratory sample (a simple nose and throat swab).<em>wikipedia</em>.org </span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-38068765662980267802009-04-28T01:09:00.000-07:002009-04-28T01:58:57.732-07:00PIG Flu (Swine Influenza)<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329659398283804482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 104px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 84px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVn9iHPmKiyOYn_IaIFAlFZfn-Tc_Lsbnjeh0q7QP5PV9iqza-Vvzgi5XZXBOtC4hxUWSaRlvYbRBvi2ZMZqaz6H0jd8o9PMkk29jI7vMg-IXIBA2qwSp7crqS7BBlgfjvmq9S/s320/1w.jpg" border="0" />Swine influenza (also swine flu) refers to influenza caused by any virus of the family Orthomyxoviridae, that is endemic to pig (swine) populations. Strains endemic in swine are called swine influenza virus (SIV), and all known strains of SIV are classified as Influenzavirus A (common) or Influenzavirus C (rare). Influenzavirus B has not been reported in swine. All three clades, Influenzavirus A, B, and C, are endemic in humans.<br />People who work with poultry and swine(pigs), especially people with intense exposures, are at risk of infection from these animals if the animals carry a strain that is also able to infect humans. SIV can mutate into a form that allows it to pass from human to human.<br />In humans, the symptoms of Pig Flu (swine flu - pork Flu) are similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general.<br />In swine, three influenza A virus subtypes (H1N1, H3N2, and H1N2) are circulating throughout the world. In the United States, the H1N1 subtype was exclusively prevalent among swine populations before 1998; however, since late August 1998, H3N2 subtypes have been isolated from pigs. As of 2004, H3N2 virus isolates in US swine and turkey stocks were triple reassortants, containing genes from human (HA, NA, and PB1), swine (NS, NP, and M), and avian (PB2 and PA) lineages. <em>wikipedia</em>.org</span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-25319913811393864462007-02-12T07:58:00.000-08:002007-11-25T08:22:39.614-08:00Cold-sores<div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Cold sores,or fever blisters, are small red blisters that crop up near the lips or on them. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Cold sores symptoms in child: the childs don't develop cold sores immediately after the first time they catch the virus. Instead, your child may have swollen gums and a sore feeling in the mouth. A few days later, you may see a cluster of small blisters that turn into a shallow, painful sore, possibly accompanied by fever and swollen lymph glands in the neck. In a few days the sore will crust over and slowly disappear. The whole flare-up lasts about seven to ten days. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">The childs pick up the virus by sharing food with or kissing someone who has a cold sore. They can also get the infection from someone who doesn't have a visible sore but has the virus in his or her saliva and Once you contract the virus, it stays in your body for good, hiding in nerve cells near your ear. In some people, the virus lies dormant and never causes harm. In others, it periodically wakes up and triggers cold sores. Nobody knows what stirs the virus into action, but fever, colds, stress, and sunburn seem to encourage outbreaks.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Cold sores treatment : To keep your child from infecting other parts of his body or giving the virus to someone else, encourage him to wash his hands regularly and keep him from picking at his sores and Cold sores in child will go away on their own, but there are some things you can do to help your child feel better in the meantime:- Apply ice to the sore or give your child a mild pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. (<em>Never give aspirin to children or teenagers; it may trigger Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening illness</em>.) - Have your child avoid salty, spicy, and sour foods, which irritate the raw nerves in the sore. - Dab on a water-based zinc ointment. It helps dry out the sore so it can heal faster, and the zinc may also aid the immune system.</span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-32540118638982141642007-02-09T03:35:00.000-08:002007-11-25T06:51:10.120-08:00Caugh in childs<div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">My baby coughing; The coughing is also valuable because it signals irritation in the airways. Pollen, dust, or tobacco smoke can make the muscles in the lungs' small breathing tubes constrict. This may lead to a dry, hacking cough or a wet, wheezing cough - either of which may be a warning sign of asthma or of a condition known as reactive airways disease. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Cause coughing : -Microbes: the bacteria trigger pneumonia, which often results in bad coughs and high fevers. Other microbes, cause whooping cough and tuberculosis, can also give rise to severe coughing. -Asthma: Children with this condition cough more often, and their coughs last longer. They tend to get hay fever and eczema (itchy patches of skin and red) and frequently have strong family histories of allergy and Asthma : -Irritants such as tobacco smoke, dust, wood smoke, and chemical fumes. Some children who have acid indigestion (heartburn), which irritates the throat, cough as well. -Certain genetic diseases. Some of these illnesses may cause coughing by distorting the breathing passages; the thick mucous that accompanies cystic fibrosis also causes persistent coughing. -Foreign matter in the lungs. Cough Treatment in child : use the medicine to suppress a cough can be dangerous if your child has asthma or whooping cough or is less than one year old. The a wet, productive cough that brings up mucus should never be suppressed. Prescription cough medicines often include codeine and hydrocodone powerful opiate drugs that need to be used with caution and only under your pediatrician's direction. Both drugs can make it more difficult for very young children to breathe.Despite the widespread use of cough medications for children, researchers haven't studied their usefulness or the dosages at which they should be administered. If a dry cough is keeping your child from getting enough sleep, though, you may want to consider using a cough medicine, and choose the one that contains the fewest active ingredients; for a child under six, it's best to avoid products that contain decongestants and antihistamines. The dextromethorphan: the active ingredient in most over the counter cough medicines, will suppress an irritating cough. Even if it's a temptation, avoid giving cough medicine to children with asthma; use their asthma medicine instead.</span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-2291664211781604362007-02-09T03:09:00.000-08:002007-11-25T06:52:19.201-08:00Colds and Childs<div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">(colds and symton and treatment) : My or Your Childs on develop is immunity to the viruses one cold at a time, and common cold is caused by a virus common cold is a group of symptoms that includes runny nose, fever, sore throat, and cough. red eyes and swollen lymph nodes on either side of his neck.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">If he has those symptoms, he very likely has the common cold.and protect my child against colds; Frequent or always hand-washing is one of your best weapons against the common cold. Cold viruses are spread by body secretions that penetrate the protective mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and throat. The hardy viruses can survive for a few hours on hands, tissues, countertops, and toys. In addition to encouraging your child to wash his hands often, teach him to cover his mouth and nose when he coughs or sneezes, and to dispose of tissues in the trash to avoid spreading germs.Treatment : there's no way to speed up the healing process, the best you can do is manage the symptoms. Offer your child plenty of water and soup: His body is working harder to fight off the infection, and fevers increase fluid requirements. Warm liquids, like chicken soup and vegetable broth, soothe the throat and temporarily unclog congested nasal passages. Stop the nose: Nasal congestion is the most aggravating symptom of the common cold; you can expect toddlers and preschoolers to waken at night because of it. Teach your child to sniff up the mucus and swallow it as well as to blow into a tissue. A humidifier or a cool-mist vaporizer can prevent nasal passages from drying out, which makes the mucus more difficult to remove.Home treatment for colds: Never use Ma huang,or ephedra or ephedrine, a plant-derived decongestant, for a child. Its strength can vary widely, and the Food and Drug Administration has linked it (adults) to 1,000 adverse reactions, including high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, seizures, heart attack, and stroke.Some parents have asked about zinc lozenges thought to modify the strength and duration of cold symptoms in adults. The unpalatable lozenges, which must be sucked every few hours for the first days of a cold, haven't been studied in children, but they might be worth a try. Remember: Children under 4 years old should not suck on lozenges because they're a choking hazard.<br />Vitamin C and immune system; Vitamin C may modify cold symptoms, although the high doses required can cause diarrhea. Long-term effects of megavitamin C are unknown, so stick to a multivitamin. Make sure your child is eating a healthy diet, resting enough, and when he's not sick and getting plenty of exercise.</span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-1161968250917683932006-10-27T09:56:00.000-07:002007-11-25T06:56:22.037-08:00: Coconut Oil ; Virgin coconut<span style="font-size:85%;">Coconut oil get found : Lauric Acid and this is necessary for good health. - Benefit coconut oil or Virgin Coconut oil - Lauric acid is a medium chain fatty acid, which has the additional beneficial function of being formed into monolaurin in the human or animal body. Monolaurin is the antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal monoglyceride used by the human or animal to destroy lipid coated viruses such as HIV, herpes, cytomegalovirus, influenza, various pathogenic bacteria including listeria monocytogenes and heliobacter pylori, and protozoa such as giardia lamblia. Some studies have also shown some antimicrobial effects of the free lauric acid.</span> <a href="http://coconut-oil.atspace.com/virgin-coconut-oil.html" target="_blank">Virgin Coconut Oil</a> , <a href="http://http//coconut-oil.atspace.com/" target="_blank">Coconut oil</a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-1149094140111919492006-05-31T09:41:00.000-07:002006-05-31T12:14:58.993-07:00flu lead to a more serious illness?<span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Can t</span></strong><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/1600/ill.jpg"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/ill.jpg" border="0" /></span></strong></a><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>he flu lead to a more serious illness</strong>?<br /></span>Yes. The flu can turn into ear, sinus, or dangerous lung infections such as pneumonia. But most normally healthy children make a full recovery from the flu in three to five days.<br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>How did get the flu</strong>?</span><br />Children usually become infected through contact with someone who has the flu or by touching infected items such as plastic toys and utensils. People can pass on the flu virus by touching, kissing, and coughing, and the hardy virus can live for up to two hours on the surface of objects like toys or bedposts. Because it's so easily transmitted in densely populated areas such as schools, the flu has the highest incidence among children ages 5 to 14.<br /><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Prevent<br /></span></strong>The flu virus is so easily spread through human touch, on objects, and in the air -- it's tough to guard your child against it. Teach her to wash her hands frequently to reduce her risk, keep her away from secondhand smoke, and provide a good diet to keep her immune system healthy. (Since people are most contagious during the 24 hours before symptoms appear, good hygiene is important at all times. :)</span>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-1148066326381201992006-05-19T12:18:00.000-07:002006-05-19T12:48:20.616-07:00Teaching Music for kids<div align="right"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ffffff;">dTeaching Music for kids or chi</span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Important?</span><br />"<span style="font-size:85%;color:#cc66cc;"><em>I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for in the patterns of music and all arts are the keys to learning."</em> <span style="color:#000000;">Plato , </span><span style="color:#666666;"><em>philosopher</em></span></span><em><span style="color:#666666;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The Norwegian Research Council for Science and the Humanities has found a connection between studen<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/1600/images.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/images.jpg" border="0" /></a>ts having musical competence and high motivation in that they were more likely to achieve success in school. They concluded that there is a high correlation between positive self-perception, high cognitive competence scores, self-esteem and interest and involvement in school music.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Lear<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/1600/guitar.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/guitar.jpg" border="0" /></a>ning to read music enhances the student’s ability to perform the skills necessary for reading, listening, anticipating, forecasting, memory training, recall skills, concentration techniques and speed reading. <em>Winston, E.W.</em></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">A two year study by UCI researchers provides the strongest evidence to date that exposure to music at an early age can enhance early childhood development of the brain.<br />The study involved 78 three-and four-year-old children of normal intelligence from three preschools in Southern California. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Thirty-four received private piano lessons, 20 received private computer instruction, ten received group singing lessons and 14 in a control group received no special lessons. None had prior music lessons or computer training. The results? Children who received basic piano instruction scored an average of 34 percent higher on tests of their reasoning skill<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/1600/girly.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 122px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 259px" height="302" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/girly.jpg" width="140" border="0" /></a>s than children who were given computer or singing lessons.""Keys to reasoning"</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Dr. Jean Houston of the Foundation for Mind Research says that children without access to an arts program are actually damaging their brain. They are not being exposed to non-verbal tools that can assist them in reading, writing and math. Roehmann, Franz L. & Wilson</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Using specific music allows you to do strenuous mental work while remaining relaxed and focused. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Without music the following physiological effects take place:<br />+ The pulse and blood pressure rise.<br />+ Brain waves speed up.<br />+ Muscles tense. With appropriate music the effects are as follows:<br />+ The pulse and blood pressure decrease.<br />+ The brain waves slow down.<br />+ The muscles relax.<br />The music Research found most conducive to this state is baroque music, like that of Bach, Handel, Pachelbel, and Vivaldi. These composers used very specific <a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/1600/drums.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 88px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 142px" height="185" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/drums.jpg" width="103" border="0" /></a>beats and patterns that automatically synchronize our minds and our bodies. For instance, most baroque music is timed at sixty beats per minute, which is the same as an average resting heart rate. As you might know, the influence of baroque music is not limited to humans; in experiments, the plants grew lush foliage and large roots when baroque music was played to them, and they leaned toward the music as if toward the sun. (By the way, when exposed to acid rock music, these same plants shriveled and died.) It has been theorized that in very left-brain situations such as studying new material, music awakens the intuitive, creative right brain so that its input can be integrated into the whole process. Playing music is an effective way to occupy your right brain while concentrating on left-brain activities</span>. </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#ff6600;"><span style="color:#990000;">"Without the arts, education is not education but vocational training. Practicing one’s profession successfully calls for skills in dealing with people, for being able to comprehend the connection between cause and effect, and for the ability to carry the burdens placed on the individual in a free society. The arts help to prepare the human mind for such needs." </span></span><span style="color:#999999;">Norman Cousins, writer and educator.</span></em></span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#000000;">lets the knowing about a music to we are kids like </span></em></span></span><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#000000;">: guitar, piano, violin, drums, flute, or something :)</span>kids</em>.</span></span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-1147453835814609782006-05-12T09:51:00.000-07:002007-11-25T08:38:02.388-08:00Bedwetting<span style="font-size:85%;color:#cc33cc;"><strong>Bedwetting </strong></span><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;">Doct<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/1600/sleep.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/sleep.jpg" border="0" /></a>ors don't know for sure what causes bedwetting or why it stops. But it is considered a natural part of development, and kids eventually grow out of it. Most of the time bedwetting is not a sign of any deeper medical or emotional issues.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">How Common</span> Is Bedwetting? <em>Primary enuresis</em>, the medical name for bedwetting, typically starts when kids are toddlers. It is very common among kids who are 6 years old or younger. About 15% of 6-year-olds wet the bed. And about 5% of 10-year-olds wet the bed.<br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Bedwetting often runs in families</span> : Most kids who wet the bed have a relative that did it, too. If both parents wet the bed when they were young, it's very likely that their child will as well.<br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Coping With Bedwetting</span> Bedwetting usually goes away on its own. But until it does, it can be embarrassing and uncomfortable for your child. So it's important that you provide support and positive reinforcement during this process.<br />It's a good idea to reassure your child that bedwetting is a normal part of growing up and that it's not going to last forever. It may comfort your child to hear about other family members who also struggled with it when they were young.<br />You may want to remind your child to go to the bathroom one final time before bedtime. Some parents try waking their kids in the middle of the night, but most of the time, that doesn't end the bedwetting.<br />When your child wakes with wet sheets, have your child help you change the sheets. Explain that this isn't punishment, but it is a part of the process. It may even help your child feel better knowing that he or she helped out.<br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">When to Talk With Your Child's Doctor</span> In rare cases, when bedwetting begins abruptly and is accompanied by other symptoms, it can be a sign of another medical condition, and you may want to talk with your child's doctor.<br />The doctor may check for signs of a urinary tract infection, constipation, bladder problems, diabetes, or severe stress.<br />It's a good idea to call your doctor if your child suddenly starts wetting the bed after being consistently dry for at least 6 months. You may also want to call the doctor if your child begins to wet his or her pants during the day, starts misbehaving at school or at home, or if your child complains of a burning sensation when he or she goes to the bathroom.<br />In the meantime, your support and patience can go a long way in helping your child feel better about the bedwetting. Remember that the long-term outlook is excellent, and in almost all cases, dry days are just ahead.</span><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ffffff;">mother's day gift</span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-1147095882006554202006-05-08T06:38:00.000-07:002006-05-08T06:44:42.026-07:00the best away to treat a baby's cold<div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">What is the best way to treat a baby's cold?<br />Viruses don't respond to antibiotics, so no medicine will cure a cold. Your baby's immune system has to fight it off. And <a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4683/1641/1600/baby-cold.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4683/1641/320/baby-cold.jpg" border="0" /></a>don't give your baby over-the-counter cold remedies, at least not without checking with your doctor first. Doctors usually advise against using cough suppressants because coughing serves the important purpose of clearing your baby's airways. (Talk to your doctor, however if coughing interrupts your baby's sleep. If your baby has a fever, you can give her a pain reliever like children's acetaminophen (Tylenol) or, if your baby is at least six months old, children's ibuprofen to bring it down and make her more comfortable. But never give aspirin, which can cause Reye's syndrome, a serious condition.<br />There are lots of ways you can make your baby feel better and make sure the cold goes away quickly and doesn't turn into something worse. Here are the basics of cold care:<br /><span style="color:#ff9900;">+</span> Make sure she gets plenty of rest and sleep.<br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">+</span> Give her plenty of fluids such as breast milk, milk, or formula, water, or juice to loosen the congestion and help prevent dehydration. Counter congestion by putting over-the-counter saline drops in her nose, then suctioning out the mucus with a suction bulb. Clearing out your baby's nasal passages will help also ease breastfeeding, so do this just before feeding time.<br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">+</span> Ease irritation around her nostrils by applying petroleum jelly or another topical ointment Moisten the air she breathes by running a cool mist vaporizer in her room. Or make your own steam room by taking your baby into the bathroom with you while you run a hot shower to create steam.<br /><span style="color:#ff9900;">+</span> Ease your baby's breathing by letting her sleep in the infant car seat or slightly elevating the head of her mattress by placing a folded towel or blanket under the end where her head goes. Don't overdo it, though, or she may roll down to the other end.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">(Never use pillows to prop up your baby; they could suffocate her if she rolls over the wrong way.) </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#999999;">ReferencesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics. Common Colds and Young Children</span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-1147094650000069652006-05-08T06:14:00.000-07:002006-05-08T06:24:10.016-07:00Bronchitis<div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#6633ff;">What is bronchitis?</span><br />When your child has a cold , sore throat , flu , or sinus infection, the virus that caused the misery can spread to the br<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4683/1641/1600/bronchitis.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4683/1641/320/bronchitis.jpg" border="0" /></a>onchial tubes that connect her throat to her lungs. Once the germs take hold there, her airways become swollen, inflamed, and partly blocked with mucus, a condition known as bronchitis.<br />Your child will start coughing deeply and might spit out green, gray, or yellowish phlegm. Her chest may hurt, she may have a slight fever, and she'll probably feel constantly tired.<br />While bacterial infections and irritants such as cigarette smoke and dust also can trigger bronchitis, viruses are by far the most common culprits when children get the illness.<br />Although fever associated with bronchitis may last just a few days, the cough may linger for two to three weeks. Often the cough will become wetter and more productive near the end of the illness. Some people -- almost always adults who smoke or children who live with smokers -- suffer symptoms for months at a time. This is called chronic bronchitis, and it's another excellent reason to keep cigarettes out of your house.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#6633ff;">How is bronchitis treated?<br /></span>The key to beating bronchitis is opening up your child's clogged airways. Her doctor may prescribe cough medicine containing an expectorant or recommend an over-the-counter brand to help clear out the mucus. As much as you hate to hear your child hacking away, don't give her a cough suppressant -- coughing up mucus is a vital part of healing. If your child's doctor thinks that asthma or reactive airway disease is involved in the cough, he or she may also prescribe a bronchodilator (a medication to widen the air passages) or a corticosteroid (a medication to ease inflammation).<br />Remember, childhood bronchitis is almost always caused by a virus. That means antibiotics -- which kill only bacteria -- aren't likely to work against your child's illness. If, however, your child has chronic bronchitis and there's a sudden change in the color or amount of mucus, she probably does have a bacterial infection that could be cleared up with antibiotics.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#6633ff;">When should I call a doctor?</span><br />Call a doctor immediately if your child is working hard to breathe or is breathing fast (especially if her temperature is normal) or is wheezing as well as coughing. Make an appointment if her cough lasts for more than two or three weeks.<br />Call paramedics or head for the emergency room if your child is turning blue in the face, struggling to breathe, or coughing up blood.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#6633ff;">What can I do to help?</span><br />You can relieve your child's congestion by making sure she drinks eight to 10 glasses of liquids each day. If your house has dry air, a humidifier may speed her recovery. Cold weather, dust, and smoke can irritate her airways, so let her rest in a clean, warm, smoke-free room. You can give her acetaminophen or ibuprofen to ease her fever and pain. (A child under the age of 16 who has a viral infection should never take aspirin because of the risk of Reye's syndrome, a potentially life-threatening infection.)<br />To help prevent bronchitis, treat your child's colds and other illnesses promptly. You may even want her to get a flu shot before the season strikes. Although shots are routinely recommended only for the elderly and others vulnerable to dangerous complications of influenza, a recent study at the University of Virginia showed that vaccinating all school-age children against the flu would cut back significantly on parents' missing work.</span><span style="font-size:78%;color:#c0c0c0;">Chris Woolston, M.S.,</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-1145565682600410792006-04-20T13:21:00.000-07:002006-04-20T13:41:22.663-07:00child's vision (eyes)<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/1600/kids%20with%20glasses.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/kids%20with%20glasses.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em><strong>check the vision</strong></em><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">kids don't have to be able to talk to have eye examinations. Most pediatric eye doctors (ophthalmologists and optometrists) use devices such as hand puppets to evaluate vision in young children. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in examining, diagnosing, and treating eyes and eye diseases, whereas an optometrist has been trained to diagnose and treat many of the same eye conditions as ophthalmologists, except for treatments involving surgery.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">So when does your child need to have the first eye examination? The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends the following: </span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">+ </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Newborns</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> should be checked for general eye health by a pediatrician or family physician in the hospital nursery. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">+ High-risk newborns (including </span><span style="font-size:85%;">premature infants</span><span style="font-size:85%;">) , those with a family history of eye problems, and those with obvious eye irregularities should be examined by an eye doctor</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">+ In the first year of life, all infants should be routinely screened for eye health during well-baby visits with their doctors</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">+ Around the age of 3 1/2, children should undergo eye health screenings and visual acuity tests (or tests that measure sharpness of vision) with their doctors. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">+ Around the age of 5, children should have their vision and eye alignment evaluated by their doctors. Children who fail either test should be examined by an eye doctor. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">+ After age 5, further screening exams should be conducted at routine checks at school or at your child's doctor's office or after the appearance of symptoms such as squinting or frequent headaches. (Many times, a teacher will realize the child isn't seeing well in class.) </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:85%;">However, children who wear prescription glasses or contacts probably need annual checkups to screen for vision changes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Signs that a young child may have vision problems include: </span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">+ constant eye rubbing<br />+ extreme light sensitivity<br />+ poor focusing<br />+ poor visual tracking (following an object)<br />+ abnormal alignment or movement of the eyes (after 6 months of age)<br />+ chronic redness of the eyes<br />+ chronic tearing of the eyes<br />+ a white pupil instead of black</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">In school-age children, watch for other signs such as: <em>inability to see objects at a distance, inability to read the blackboard , squinting, difficulty reading, sitting too close to the TV</em>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">It's also a good idea to watch your child for evidence of poor vision or crossed eyes. If you detect any evidence of eye conditions, your child should be examined immediately so that the problem doesn't become permanent. If caught early, eye conditions can often be reversed<span style="color:#ffffff;">. kids </span></span><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">eyes healthy and care, baby kid child healty problem.</span><br /></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"></span></p>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-1142975788006959312006-03-21T12:55:00.000-08:002007-11-25T08:41:48.329-08:00tips for treating flu<a href="http://free.hostdepartment.com/1/1diarrhea/" target="_blank"></a><br /><a href="http://babykids.blogspot.com/2005/11/protect-you-and-your-family-from-bird.html" target="_blank"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/avian-flu.0.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://babykids.blogspot.com/2006/01/what-i-need-to-know-about-diarrhea.html"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/diarrhea.2.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://babykids.blogspot.com/2006/01/what-i-need-to-know-about-diarrhea.html" target="_blank"><img title="Iron deficiency can affect a child's growth and may lead to learning and behavioral problems" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 45px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 36px" height="40" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/yourkidsneed%20theiron.jpg" width="54" border="0" /></a><a href="http://babykids.blogspot.com/2005/11/protect-you-and-your-family-from-bird.html"><img title=" anaemia is associated with fatigue, weakness, dizziness and drowsiness" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 29px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 40px" height="54" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/baby%20anemia.jpg" width="34" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/1600/kidsflu.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/kidsflu.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Unlike some other infections, the flu doesn't usually require medical treatment. Your child's doctor may prescribe an antiviral medicine (if symptoms are reported within 48 hours of the onset of illness), but these medicines usually only shorten the course of the infection by just 1 or 2 days.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">So how can you help your child feel better in the meantime? </span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">+ Offer your child plenty of fluids (fever, which can be associated with the flu, can lead to dehydration). If your child is tired of drinking plain water, try ice pops, icy drinks mixed in a blender, and soft fruits (like melons or grapes) to keep him or her hydrated</span></li><li><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">+ Encourage your child to rest in bed, with a supply of magazines, books, quiet music, and perhaps a favorite movie.</span></div></li><li><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">+ Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen for your child's aches and pains (do not give aspirin unless your child's doctor directs you to do so).</span></div></li><li><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">+ Dress your child in layers. When your child feels warm, you can peel a layer or two, and when he or she feels chilly, layers can be easily added.</span></div></li><li><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">+ Have your child call a close relative or far-away friend to help lift your child's spirits</span></div></li><li><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">+ Help your child by taking care of yourself and the other people in your family! If you haven't done so, ask your doctor whether you (and other family members) should get a flu shot. Also, wash your hands thoroughly and often, especially after picking up used tissues.</span></div></li></ul><p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">If your child's doctor recommends a prescription medicine to ease your child's symptoms, be sure to call before you go to your local pharmacy. Because the flu can strongly affect many areas of the United States, many pharmacies may have difficulty keeping certain medicines in stock.</span> <span style="font-size:78%;">Reviewed by: Barbara P. Homeier, MD2004</span></p>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17080070.post-1142540338829200642006-03-16T11:58:00.000-08:002006-03-16T13:34:43.200-08:00How Do I Know if My Child Has a Fever?<div align="justify">A g<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/1600/babyKiss.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" height="119" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/babyKiss.jpg" width="132" border="0" /></a>entle kiss on the forehead or a hand placed lightly on your child's sk<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/1600/thermometer2.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" height="94" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/thermometer2.jpg" width="56" border="0" /></a>in is often enough to tell that your child has a fever. However, this method of taking a temperature (called tactile temperature) is dependent on the person doing the feeling and doesn't give an accurate measure of a child's temperature.<br />By using a reliable thermometer, you can tell if your child has a fever if his or her temperature is at or higher than one of the following levels: </div><p align="left"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">* </span></strong>100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) measured rectally (in the bottom)</p><p align="left"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">*</span></strong> 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit (37.5 degrees Celsius) measured orally (in the mouth)</p><p align="left"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>* </strong></span>99 degrees Fahrenheit (37.2 degrees Celsius) measured in an axillary position (under the arm) </p><p align="justify">But how<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/1600/thermometer3.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 90px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 94px" height="95" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/thermometer3.jpg" width="103" border="0" /></a> high a fever is doesn't tell you much about how sick your child is. A simple cold or other viral infection can sometimes cause a rather high fever (in the 102 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, or 38.9 to 40 degrees Celsius, range), but doesn't usually indicate a serious problem. And serious infections may cause no fever or even an abnormally low body temperature, especially in young infants.<br />Because fevers may rise and fall, a child with fever may experience chill<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/1600/thermometer.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 101px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 80px" height="71" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/thermometer.jpg" width="101" border="0" /></a>s, which occur when the body tries to generate additional heat when the body's temperature begins to rise. The child may sweat as the body releases extra heat when the temperature starts to drop.<br />Sometimes children with a fever may also breathe faster than usual and may have a higher heart rate. You should call your child's doctor if your child is having difficulty breathing, is breathing a lot faster than normal, or continues to breathe fast after the fever comes down.<a href="http://flash4u.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"></p><img title="do you have usb flash drives" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 48px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 56px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="81" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2498/1638/320/usbflash-drives.0.jpg" width="72" border="0" /></a>baby and kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309728766920330079noreply@blogger.com