Monthly Archives: September 2010

You and the Flu: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

Posted on September 29, 2010 by

Illness Influenza is an illness characterized by cough, fever, muscle aches, sore throat, poor appetite, headache and sometimes nausea and diarrhea. It is most often spread from person to person by coughing and sneezing. It usually takes several days for … Continue reading →

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First With Kids: Kitchen Safety

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

Transcript: Recently, parents have been cooking up lots of questions about children and kitchen safety.  Since children and parents spend a good deal of time in the kitchen, it’s no surprise that room is one of the most common sites … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Tips for Preventing Falls – in Honor of National Falls Awareness Day

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

A Startling Statistic Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury deaths for Americans 65 years of age and older?  More than 18,000 older Americans die every year because of a fall, and the rate has risen … Continue reading →

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First With Kids: Choosing a Pet

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

Recently a number of parents have been asking some “petticular” questions about getting their child a pet.  Well, I don’t want anyone barking up the wrong tree, so let me fetch a few tips for you on this subject. Pets … Continue reading →

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Child Life Services at Vermont Children’s Hospital

Posted on September 16, 2010 by

The health care environment brings with it many new and sometimes stressful experiences for children, teenagers, and families.  Our Child Life staff at the Vermont Children’s Hospital at Fletcher Allen work with patients and their families to help them understand … Continue reading →

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