Sunday, March 23, 2008

Drugs For Cough And Cold Too Risky For Toddlers.




United States warns about drugs for cough and cold .The medicines too risky for toddlers.Parents should not give sniffling babies and toddlers over- the- counter cough and cold medicines – they’ re too risky for tots so small.

The FDA is issuing a public health advisory to warn parents to avoid these drugs for children under age two “because serious and potentially life –threatening side effects can occur.”

It not the first warning about cold remedies and tots: Drugs companies last October quit selling dozens of visions targeted specifically to babies and toddlers.
The same month, the FDA'S own scientific advisers voted that the drugs don’t even work in small children and shouldn’t be used in preschoolers, either –anyone under age six.

They may still have infant-targeted drugs at home, or they may buy drugs meant for older children to give to hacking tots instead, said Dr Charles Ganley, FDA’s non-prescription drugs chief.“We still have a concern.” Ganley Said.”It falls out of people’s consciousness. We’re still in the middle of cold season right now.”Ganley added that he is particularly concerned by recent surveys that suggest many parents don’t believe OTC cold remedies could pose a problem, especially if they’ve used them with an older child who seemed to get better.


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Excerpted from the Star by AP, January 18,2008

Monday, March 17, 2008

Think About This To Get Better Mind:

At least 5 people in this world love you so much, they would die for you
The only reason anyone would ever hate you, is because they want to be just like you.
A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
Without you, someone may not be living. You are special and unique, in your own way.
Someone that you don't know even exists, loves you.
When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look, you most likely turned your back on the world.
When you think you have no chance at getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, you probably sooner or later will get it.
Always remember complements you received, forget about the rude remarks.
Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.
If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they're great.