We are all aware of the recent, constant reminders to wash our hands often and use hand sanitizers as a back-up but did you know there is an actual movement afoot to end hand shaking?
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KidKupz™ takes the ick out of sick™! The inspired creation of a mother-grandmother team, KidKupz™ provides parents with a safe and easy way of administering liquid medicines – and simultaneously offers children a treat that makes taking medicine enjoyable! This truly unique product was inspired by company president and co-founder Jill Addeo's late stepfather, who was a volunteer on the pediatric floor at a major New York hospital. His work there exposed him to the difficulties children face when taking necessary medication. He spoke often of wishing that he could find a way to make the process easier. In 2006, Jill and her mother, Jo-Ann devised an ingenious way to make his dream a reality: KidKupz™.
There’s a New Movement in Town
Posted November 19th, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »
Posted in Children's Health, In the Media, Kids' Safety, Parenting Tips
Ever Wonder Where These Long-Awaited Vaccines Come From?
Posted November 5th, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »It seems that lately, not an hour can go by without a mention of the H1N1 virus…whether it be on TV, in the papers, or just in our everyday conversations. When is the vaccine going to be available? Should we have our children vaccinated and if so, should it be the shot or the nasal mist? I feel like sometimes it’s so easy to just get caught up in whatever is the latest “mom chat” or the latest doctor interview on the morning news shows.
Posted in Children's Health, In the Media, Kids' Safety, Parenting Tips
Mythbusters’ Myths about H1N1
Posted November 2nd, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »With the H1N1 (or swine flu) becoming more commonplace, a lot of fear and misconceptions are surfacing. So, who should come to the rescue to bust these myths? The Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters, of course! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Children's Health, In the Media, Kids' Safety, Parenting Tips
Some ‘411′ on the Flu Vaccine
Posted October 8th, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »In August I took my 9 year old daughter for her annual check-up with our pediatrician. Among some of the other questions I had for him, I inquired about the H1N1 virus and asked whether the recommendation was for elementary school age children to receive the vaccine and if so when. He explained that the availability date for the H1N1 vaccine was not yet confirmed although it should be available some time in October and that we should stay in contact with him as to when and if to bring the kids in to be vaccinated. He then went on to talk to me about the seasonal flu vaccine that children typically receive in October and November. He said that this year, the CDC is recommending that children be vaccinated for seasonal flu closer to the start of school and that the thought is that this may provide some additional resistance in light of the H1N1 virus. He told me to bring my children in for their seasonal flu vaccine right after the Labor Day holiday.
Posted in Children's Health, Parenting Tips
Guidelines for H1N1 Vaccine
Posted September 30th, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »Just thought I would share this video from the Today show. The CDC has just come out with their official recommendations for the H1N1 vaccine. You can also check out www.cdc.gov/flu
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Posted in Children's Health, In the Media, Parenting Tips
Keeping Your Kids Safe from Swine Flu (H1N1)
Posted September 3rd, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »With today’s CDC case study release that swine flu deaths are higher in older kids, safe health practices are more important than ever. The federal government’s report states that “one in 13 U.S. swine flu (H1N1) deaths have been children and most of the kids have been of school age.” How can you keep your kids safe and protected?
Posted in Children's Health, In the Media, Kids' Safety, Parenting Tips
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