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 an allergy attack. [Read more…]

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.
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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 having the H3 flu variety, and the rest being comprised of type B and the 2009 H1N1 strain. Nevertheless, winter is still far from over, so it pays to be vigilant and keep your family protected from the flu.
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