Peanut allergy is the most common type of food allergies, according to the Food Allergy Network. At most, 1.3 percent of Americans are allergic to peanuts and food products that contain them (e.g. granola bars, peanut butter, some Asian dishes). As in any other allergy case, avoiding peanuts is the most sensible way of preventing…
Doctors administering vaccines are urged to follow an immunization timetable prescribed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to get the vaccines’ full effect. As new vaccines receive the thumbs-up from authorities, the timetable is updated yearly, depending on the efficacy of the vaccines.
Good news for those worried about Colorado’s recent flu outbreak. According to news sources, its season has already peaked, and is now on a decline. As of January 8, sources said that 1,903 people have been hospitalized for the flu. Exactly 58 percent of that number was diagnosed with Type A flu, with 39 percent…
The Fall issue of Rocky Mountain Kids, published by Swedish Medical Center, recently quoted our own Michael Frand, MD. The article referenced data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. With serious food allergies in kids on the…
The holiday season has arrived, and parents everywhere anticipate the flurry of celebrations, activities, and plentiful downtime. While the gifts of holiday cheer and great memories may be exciting, don’t forget one of the best intangible gifts you or your loved ones can have: health. No less than the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…