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Health NewsWhooping Cough Outbreak California has been experiencing a Whooping Cough outbreak, with hundreds of new cases, and the deaths of 10 infants in the last year. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory illness that causes violent coughing. The Chicago Tribune (1/19, Stat) reports that whooping cough has made a comeback in Chicago as well. Health officials in Chicago are urging adolescents and adults -- especially those who interact with newborns -- to get a whooping cough booster shot." In NYS all 6th graders are required to get a Tdap (Tetanus and Pertussis) booster, but most adults are no longer protected against whooping cough. It is recommended that all parents with infants get a booster. Pregnant moms are offered the vaccine after delivery in many hospitals. Dads should contact their primary care physician. Weight Management Program Allied Pediatrics is excited to announce the introduction of Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right Family Nutrition and Weight Management Program in offices throughout Nassau, Suffolk and Queens. Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right is a customizable plan designed to help children and families learn to make healthy food choices leading to weight loss when necessary. Click here to learn how Allied has structured the program to make it successful, accessible and affordable to our patients. General Health Healthy New Year Resolutions for Kids, 2011, from the AAP Product Recalls
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