Parents worry about their kids’ safety on the internet

More than four in five parents say their children use the Internet without adult supervision, but at the same time almost two-thirds are worried about online predators, a new survey has found. The findings, released online Nov. 19 by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, show that parents have a variety of concerns about their children’s safety on the Internet. The researchers found that 81 percent of parents surveyed said their children aged 9 to 17 use the Internet without being supervised by an adult. Almost half have profiles on social-networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook; the number grows to two-thirds among kids aged 13 to 17. Share and Enjoy:

Germany begins mass swine flu immunizations

Not everyone will have access to the vaccine straightaway Germany has begun mass immunizations to prevent the spread of swine flu, the A(H1N1) influenza virus. However, only people with certain ... Share and Enjoy:

Childhood vaccines at all-time high, but access not yet equitable

21 OCTOBER 2009 | WASHINGTON, DC | GENEVA – Reversing a downward trend, immunization rates are now at their highest ever and vaccine development worldwide is booming, according to ... Share and Enjoy:

H1N1 Swine Flu A National Emergency In The US

Last Friday, President Obama of the United States signed a national state of emergency declaration for H1N1 flu should normal capacity become overwhelmed, the declaration now clears the way for ... Share and Enjoy:

Treat Uncontrolled Internal Bleeding

Scientists in the US have discovered that antibodies can block the action of proteins that contribute to uncontrolled internal bleeding following traumas like those sustained in car crashes and battlefield ... Share and Enjoy:

Infectious Disease Specialists Design New Rapid Flu Test

Every year, up to one in five Americans will get the flu. It’s not always easy to make an accurate diagnosis and as many as 90 percent of patients who ... Share and Enjoy:

Combo Treatment Best for Anxiety Disorder in Kids

For children with anxiety disorders, a combination of cognitive behavior therapy and the antidepressant sertraline (Zoloft) works better than either treatment alone, researchers report. Share and Enjoy: