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2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
Questions & Answers
What are the plans for developing 2009 H1N1 vaccine?
Vaccines are the most powerful public health tool for control of influenza, and the U.S. government is working closely with manufacturers to take steps in the process to manufacture a 2009 H1N1 vaccine. Working together with scientists in the public and private sector, CDC has isolated the new H1N1 virus and modified the virus so that it can be used to make hundreds of millions of doses of vaccine. Vaccine manufacturers are now using these materials to begin vaccine production. Making vaccine is a multi-step process which takes several months to complete. Candidate vaccines will be tested in clinical trials over the few months. Read the rest of this entry »
How to have a green pregnancy
Going green for your baby-even before birth- is an easy way to make your lifestyle eco-friendly. According to Jennifer Taggart’s book entitled: Smart Mama’s Green Guide. Soon after conception, toxic chemicals absorbed by the mother through breathing, eating or skin exposure can harm fetal development. Taggert offers four tips to protect your child and the planet:
- Don’t DYI: When it’s time to build the nurser, prevent women should stay away from construction dust. Do not cut into lead-based paint, especially if your home was built before 1978.
- Watch your beauty products: Avoid certain hair dyes and nail polishes. Go to cosmetics database.com to check your current cosmetics to see if they have harmful chemicals.
- Get enough calcium: Taking 1,200 mg a day while nursing can help reduce the amount of lead in breast milk. Calcium is pulled from bones to make the milk; if there isn’t enough, lead will be pulled out instead.
- Be prepared for a green birth: Pack organic baby clothing, baby wash, lotion and bottles ahead of time. It’s better to use those instead of the hospital’s which could contain harmful plastics. Newborn skin is 40-60 percent thinner than adult skin and absorbs toxic chemicals more easily.
September is: National Fruits & Veggies – More Matters Month
Fruits and Vegetables on a Budget – Getting More for Your Money
With careful meal planning, smart shopping, and a few tweaks in storage and preparation techniques, you can make the most out of your family’s budget by always including fruits and vegetables in your meals. They’re an excellent value for the money! Check out these tips and get the most for your money from fruits and veggies.
MEAL PLANNING to fit your budget
Preparing meals and eating at home saves money and gives you the opportunity to enjoy meals with your family. But if you’re busy, how do you do this? Plan ahead! By planning ahead, you’ll save time and be less likely to resort to pre-prepared or take-out food that costs more. Read the rest of this entry »
Tips on getting over a break-up
- Walk out of your relationship, knowing that you have done all that you can do, said all that you can say, and given as much as you can give. When you feel that you did your part as best you could, but he or she didn’t meet you halfway, then you will not need to torture yourself with “what-ifs”.
- Remember that your ex may be trying to get over you, as well. Be sensitive to that, and keep your distance. If you’ve decided to stop seeing one another, do just that: stop. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Get Over a Break Up
Heart broken? If you’re living life to the fullest, you’re going to experience heartbreak. Sometimes you’re leaving, sometimes you’re left. But if you were truly in love the loss of your mate can cause heartache, but no matter who did the leaving, if you’re looking for some help getting through it and want some suggestions to make it easier then please read on..
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