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Pneumococcal Vaccine for Kids

Pneumococcal Vaccine for KidsStreptococcus pneumoniae--also known as pneumococcus--is a common bacteria that often causes ear infections in children, but can also lead to dangerous conditions such as pneumonia and meningitis. A vaccine that protects against this bacteria is now available. How effective is it? And should every child get it? Join our panel of experts as they discuss what parents should know about this new immunization.

Keywords: Vaccine, children, pneumococcus, ear infections, meningitis, pediatrics, pneumonia, Prevnar, conjugate pneumococcal vaccine, antibiotics, Dr. Daniel Neuspiel, Dr. Herschel Lessin

Understanding Lung Cancer

Understanding Lung CancerLung Cancer, the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the US, will be diagnosed in over 169,000 people this year. Avoiding tobacco use can prevent most lung cancers, but some are non-smoking related. Learn the facts about this leading cancer killer.

Keywords: lung cancer, smoking, risk factors, air pollution, soot, sulfur dioxide, fossil fuels, radon, asbestos, carcinogens, small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, hoarseness, loss of appetite, bronchitis, pneumonia, primary cancer, bone complications, fracture, asbestosis, metastasis, metastases

Stress Reduction

Stress ReductionStress takes its toll by making us anxious, depressed and not able to function as fully as we'd like. What many don't know is that stress can take its toll on our healthy and may affect our risks of many different kinds of illness. Discover why handling stress is so important in living a healthy and long life.

Keywords: Stress, tension, immune system, sleep problems, insomnia, relaxation techniques, laughter, stress reducers

Your Health and Your Insurance

Your Health and Your InsuranceHealth insurance is important to everyone, especially people with chronic conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Tune in to watch highlights from a panel discussion offering advice on how to handle problems with insurance providers.

Keywords: CCFA, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America, Insurance, Group health insurance, HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, health insurance, drug coverage, insurance policy, insurance benefits, health benefits, health insurance


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