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Using the two-dose schedule, the adult dose of Recombivax HB® (1.0 mL dose containing 10 µg of hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg]) is administered to adolescents aged 11--15 years, with the second dose given 4--6 months after the first dose.
2. American Academy of Pediatrics 2000 Family Safety Guide to Car Seats

http://www.aap.org/family/famshop.htm
08-01-2000
More children are killed or injured in car crashes than any other type of injury. Using carseats correctly can prevent many of these injuries. This is a question and answer guide about these issues.
Descriptive analysis of 1985-96 deaths in US passengers (0-14 yrs)/1988-96 data on nonfatal injuries: Majority of US drinking-related child passenger deaths involve an unrestrained child.
This policy statement reaffirms the American Academy of Pediatrics' support for the efforts of schools to include increased physical activity in the curriculum.
As children have more and more entertainment options to choose from, it becomes even more important for parents to become involved in making choices. To help parents make informed choices, many entertainment companies are now using ratings systems.
6. Pediatrics: Alternating Antipyretics: Is This an Alternative?

http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/content/abstract/105/5/1009
08-01-2000
There is presently no scientific evidence that the combination of alternating acetaminophen and ibuprofen achieves faster antipyresis than either agent alone. There is evidence that the improper use of these agents may cause harm.
This technical review summarizes current scientific evidence on the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and on the value of various evaluation methods.
The objectives of this work are: 1) conduct a comprehensive systematic review of the literature on the treatment of ADHD, and 2) support guideline development initiatives, while building and focusing on answerable, clinically relevant questions.
This guideline, the first of 2 sets of guidelines to provide recommendations on this condition, is intended for use by primary care clinicians working in primary care settings.
10. National Institute of Drug Abuse: Info-Fax on Anabolic Steroids

http://165.112.78.61/Infofax/steroids.html
08-01-2000
Anabolic-androgenic steroids are man-made substances related to male sex hormones. "Anabolic" refers to muscle-building, and "androgenic" refers to increased masculine characteristics. "Steroids" refers to the class of drugs. These drugs are available leg
11. National Reading Panel Report Home Page

http://www.nationalreadingpanel.org/
08-01-2000
For over two years, the NRP reviewed research-based knowledge on reading instruction and held open panel meetings in Washington, DC, and regional meetings across the United States. On April 13, 2000, the NRP concluded its work and submitted "The Report of
The mission of OMH is to improve the health of racial and ethnic populations through the development of effective health policies and programs that help to eliminate disparities in health.
13. American Academy of Pediatrics: Evidence confirms no link between autism and vaccines

http://www.aap.org/advocacy/washing/aprvaccine.htm
08-01-2000
Autism manifests itself in the first three years of life, which is the same time a child is being vaccinated, but timing is the only link. A study in the British medical journal Lancet found similar autism rates among children who received the MMR vaccine
14. Pew Environmental Health Commission -- ATTACK Asthma: Appendix One, Asthma and Its Environmental Triggers

http://pewenvirohealth.jhsph.edu/html/reports/PEHCAsthmaRptApp1.pdf
08-01-2000
Statistics, factors and models on which the ATTACK Asthma Report is based. Part 2 of 3.
15. American Medical Association: Autism and Vaccination

http://www.ama-assn.org/med-sci/immunize/vacautism.htm
08-01-2000
The AMA believes that critical public health decisions must be made on the basis of well-conducted scientific research and established scientific fact, and not on anecdotal case reports. Thus, the AMA has prepared the following information highlighting
16. MedlinePlus Online Encyclopedia from ADAM.com

http://medlineplus.adam.com/
08-01-2000
Online consumer health information on various diseases from the National Library of Medicine and other sources.
The little-known but alarming facts surrounding alcohol consumption by children ages 9 to 15 have prompted more than 25 Governors’ Spouses to join forces and put this issue on the national agenda. Today they launched Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol
In an incidence study of data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System and General Estimates System (1992-1997), as well as the Nationwide Personal Transportation Survey (1995), it is concluded the risk of fatal injury for a 16 or 17 year-old driver in
19. Centers for Disease Control: Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/
08-01-2000
CDC Web site from the National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention, including information on World TB Day, TB news alerts and links to the TB-Educate Listserv(R).
Online consumer magazine from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers that certain baby mattresses and mattress pads encourage the potentially deadly practice of placing babies to sleep on their stomachs, and claim that the products reduce the risk of S
Rules regarding safety and design, sales and distribution of handguns in the US.
23. American Dietetic Association: National Nutrition Month Fact Sheet

http://www.eatright.org/nnm/nnm00fact.html
08-01-2000
National Nutrition Month® (NNM) is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and its Foundation. The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choic
The Jordan Report began as a yearly update submitted to Dr.William Jordan,former Director of the Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, on the progress of vaccine development through the eyes of NIAID staff; it continues to provide that perspe
25. Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: Kick-Butts Day

http://kickbuttsday.org/
08-01-2000
Kick Butts Day is an annual initiative that encourages activism and leadership among elementary, middle and high school students.

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