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JUNE 2002 PEDIATRIC HEADLINES:
Teens Not Using Sun Protection, TV in Bedroom Increases Child's Risk of Obesity, Ifnant Crying and ADHD, Vitamin C and Strokes, Carcinogen Acrylamide Found in Fried Foods, World Health Organization Discussing Carcinogen Acrylamide, Fat Free Foods High in Sugar, Spanking May Increase Violent Behavior, Contaminated Fish in U.S. Lakes and Rivers

MAY 2002 PEDIATRIC HEADLINES:
Less Than Half of Children Wear Helmets, CDC Guidelines For Sun Protection at School, Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of Infection, Breastfeeding Increases IQ, Fasting Longer Than Necessary Before Surgery, Breastfeeding Reduces Risk Of Celiac Disease, Vaginal Delivery After C-section, CDC Reports 7% of US Children are diagnosed with ADHD, Fruits and Vegetables Lower Blood Pressure, Probiotics Help Infants With Diarrhea

APRIL 2002 PEDIATRIC HEADLINES:
Vaccine Shortage, Smoking and SIDS, Fish Decreases Heart Attacks, Infant Swing Recalled, Cancer-causing Chemical Found in Food, Oat Bran Lowers Cholesterol and Need for BP Meds, Use of Behavioral Medication Tripled in USA, Antibiotic Misuse, Curious Overactive Toddlers Have Higher IQ's

MARCH 2002 PEDIATRIC HEADLINES:
Infant Formula, Probiotics and Eczema, Vacuuming and Cat Allergens, Allergies and Sleep Deprivation, Truck Safety, When to Take Child to Dentist, Vision Screening in Preschoolers, Over-the-counter Claritin, Improper Use of Contacts, Obesity Worse Than Smoking, Teens and Glue Sniffing, Daycare Reduces Allergy Risk, Breastfeeding Increases IQ, Carseat Recall, Smoking and Alcohol During Pregnancy Linked to ADHD, TV and Violence

FEBRUARY 2002 PEDIATRIC HEADLINES:
St. John's Wart, Overtreating Fevers, Children Not Properly restrained in Carseats, Eucalyptus and Tea-tree Oil treating skin infections, Measles All Time Low in US, Fish During Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Early Labor, Acupuncture and Morning Sickness, Schools Triggering Asthma, Decline in Episiotomies

JANUARY 2002 PEDIATRIC HEADLINES:
Vaccine Shortage Update, Smallpox Vaccine, Double Dose Acetaminophen, Allergies and Daycare, Acupuncture, Poison Control, Asthma Meds, Anthrax Vaccine, Chickenpox Decline

DECEMBER 2001 PEDIATRIC HEADLINES:
Ear Infection and Antibiotics, Hats in School, One dose Zithromax, New AAP Guidelines for Sinus Infections, Antibiotic use Down, Immune to Chicken Pox Virus, Apples and Asthma, Fish and Heart Disease, Pregnant Women and Flying, Number of Overweight Kids Increasing, Activated Charcoal

DECEMBER 2001:
Nationwide Vaccine Shortage

OCTOBER 2001 PEDIATRIC HEADLINES:
Teen Driving, Breastmilk and DHA in Infancy and Blood Pressure in Adulthood, Pneumonia Bacteria Resistant to Antibiotic, Smoke-free Homes for Kids, Exercise and Intellect, Flu Shot, Tetanus and Pneumococcal Vaccine Shortage

SEPTEMBER 2001 PEDIATRIC HEADLINES:
Milk and Breast Cancer, Nutrition and Gum Disease, Unhealthy Fats and Poor Vision, Early Puberty Risks, Non-surgical Tonsil Removal, Call for Ban on Walkers

AUGUST 2001 PEDIATRIC HEADLINES:
Siblings of Children Diagnosed with Cancer, Child Airbag Deaths, Ginko Biloba and Birth Defects, Pets and Birth Defects, Pregnant Smokers, Restaurants and Childhood Obesity

AUGUST 2001:
Killer Candy

JULY 2001 PEDIATRIC HEADLINES:
Asthma Attack, Formula Recall, Headaches and School Performance in Teenagers, Kids Need More Exercise, Acid Reflux and Nasal Congestion

JULY 2001:
Infant Formula Recall

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