Connect for Kids / Child Advocacy 360 / Youth Policy Action Center - Immunization & Medications

Stepping Up to the Plate: Helping Kids with Severe Food Allergies

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:20:58 -0500

With a sharp increase in the number of kids with severe, even life-threatening, food allergies, schools and other facilities are trying to develop workable policies to keep children safe. Carole Moore reports on the problem, and on proposed federal legislation that could help.

Making Early Developmental Screenings Routine

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:43:15 -0500

The more researchers learn about diagnosing and treating developmental delays and disabilities, the clearer the message becomes: the earlier the better. In Los Angeles, dozens of agencies are working together to encourage parents and caregivers to use simple observational tools to screen young children—and get them services when needed. Amy Coutee reports on the L.A. County Early Identification and Intervention Group.

Flu Shots at School?

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 14:11:08 -0600

Are schools prepared to administer Tamiflu to students and faculty if avian flu became a threat in the United States? Health in Schools is cataloguing and examining school-based flu shot programs.

CDC Reports Progress on Immunization Registries

Wed, 23 Nov 2005 09:39:14 -0600

As of year 2004, eight states and two large cities had at least 95 percent of children younger than age six enrolled in fully operational, population-based immunization registries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools has the full story.

Getting a Grip on Bird Flu

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 09:51:19 -0600

The federal government�s new 396-page plan for dealing with a threatened avian flu pandemic landed on the public stage with a thud of dread this month. But what does the possible pandemic mean for families and children, and how best can we prepare? Connect for Kids spoke with experts and reviewed the literature to try to get some perspective.

Mapping Paths Toward Health

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:35:36 -0500

In New York City's Harlem neighborhood and in Pinellas County, Florida, young people have been doing a lot of legwork to find barriers to good health care in their communities. Rob Capriccioso reports on how the practice of youth health mapping is helping researchers improve community health services.

Creating a Safe Haven for Youth with HIV

Thu, 07 Jul 2005 09:27:53 -0500

More effective drug treatments have made it easier for young people to live with HIV/AIDS, but it�s still a far cry from the ideal of carefree youth. The Safe Haven Project does what it can to create that experience, at least for a few days. Connect for Kids intern Julie Garfield reports.

Inside the Nation's Asthma Mobiles - Orange County

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:17:39 -0500

With the numbers of kids suffering from asthma on the rise, more and more cities are taking steps to help some of its most common victims: kids who live in and around urban areas. Here, Connect for Kids highlights several urban asthma mobiles across the U.S. that have been set up to not only treat the symptoms of asthma, but also to educate parents and children on how to effectively manage the chronic condition.

Inside the Nation's Asthma Mobiles - Phoenix

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:14:50 -0500

Inside the Nation's Asthma Mobiles - Baltimore

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:11:06 -0500

Inside the Nation�s Asthma Mobiles - Los Angeles

Mon, 04 Apr 2005 11:53:37 -0500

The Asthma Trap

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:05:25 -0500

All it takes to control asthma is the right medication, clean air, and a reasonably stress-free life. But for millions of children caught up in the epidemic, none of those things are anywhere within reach.

Inside the Nation's Asthma Mobiles

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:54:47 -0500

With the numbers of kids suffering from asthma on the rise, more and more cities are taking steps to help some of its most common victims: kids who live in and around urban areas. Here, Connect for Kids' Rob Capriccioso highlights several urban asthma mobiles across the U.S. that have been set up to not only treat the symptoms of asthma, but also to educate parents and children on how to effectively manage the chronic condition.

Helping Kids Cope with Adult Cancer

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:54:59 -0500

About 1.3 million new cases of cancer were reported in 2003. While there are no firm figures on how many of those diagnosed were the parents of minor children, there's no doubt that each year many kids must face the news that a parent or guardian has cancer.
Letitia Star reports on a program that tries to help.

Wash Hands, Stay Home if Sick

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 12:48:39 -0600

CNN reports that since many healthy children will not be getting a flu shot this year because of the shortage, the CDC is recommending students and schools take precautions to limit the spread of flu - wash hands and stay home if sick.