Public Health & Safety
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On Demand and Podcasts
There are 133 On Demand Archives in this Category.
- Topic: The Egg Recall and Other Sources of Salmonella Poisoning

Guest(s): Michael Brady, MD, FAAP -
- Seg 1 : The Egg Recall; Keeping Your Children Safe From Salmonella New! Featured
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Guest(s)Michael Brady, MD, FAAPTopic InfoCDC is collaborating with public health officials in multiple states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to investigate a nationwide increase of Salmonella. Dr. Mi ...Show Date2010-09-08More Information New!
- Topic: Prevention of Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse.

Guest(s): Dr. John Stirling, MD -
- Seg 1 : What Parents Can Do To Protect Their Children from Abuse Featured Popular
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Guest(s)Dr. John Stirling, MDTopic InfoEach year approximately 3 million children are reported abused or neglected in the U.S.; 3 children die each day from abuse and neglect. Below is information to assist healthcare providers, family and the community to recognize child abuse and neglect an ...Show Date2010-08-25More Information Popular
- Seg 2 : Role of the Community (and Pediatricians) in Prevention of Child ... Popular
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Guest(s)Dr. John Stirling, MDTopic InfoEach year approximately 3 million children are reported abused or neglected in the U.S.; 3 children die each day from abuse and neglect. Below is information to assist healthcare providers, family and the community to recognize child abuse and neglect an ...Show Date2010-08-25More Information Popular
- Topic: Humane Society of the United States Egg Recall

Guest(s): Dr. Michael Greger -
- Seg 1 : Humane Society of the United States Egg Recall Featured Popular
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Guest(s)Dr. Michael GregerTopic InfoAs the number of recalled eggs jumps to more than half a billion, The Humane Society of the United States is calling on the egg industry to stop cramming laying hens into tiny cages that are inhumane and pose a public health menace. Every year, 142,000 A ...Show Date2010-08-25More Information Popular
- Topic: Consumer Product Safety Commission

Guest(s): Robert R. Tanz, MD -
- Seg 1 : Changes at the Consumer Product Safety Commission to Improve Prod... Popular
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Guest(s)Robert R. Tanz, MDTopic InfoThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consum ...Show Date2010-08-18More Information Popular
- Seg 2 : Recalls, Safety Alerts and Safety Q&A Featured Popular
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Guest(s)Robert R. Tanz, MDTopic InfoThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consum ...Show Date2010-08-18More Information Popular
- Topic: Youth Sports; NCAA and Other Youth Sporting Organizations

Guest(s): Margot Putukian, MD, FACSM -
- Seg 1 : Sports Physicals at the College Level Popular
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Guest(s)Margot Putukian, MD, FACSMTopic InfoMost high school athletes dream of playing their sport at college level and being good enough to get a full-ride athletic scholarship. Playing sports is a great way for your Teen to stay fit and healthy, to learn about teamwork, make friends, and develop ...Show Date2010-08-17More Information Popular
- Seg 2 : NCAA Banned Drugs and Medical Exceptions Policy Featured Popular
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Guest(s)Margot Putukian, MD, FACSMTopic InfoMost high school athletes dream of playing their sport at college level and being good enough to get a full-ride athletic scholarship. Playing sports is a great way for your Teen to stay fit and healthy, to learn about teamwork, make friends, and develop ...Show Date2010-08-17More Information Popular
- Seg 3 : Concussion in Sports Popular
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Guest(s)Margot Putukian, MD, FACSMTopic InfoMost high school athletes dream of playing their sport at college level and being good enough to get a full-ride athletic scholarship. Playing sports is a great way for your Teen to stay fit and healthy, to learn about teamwork, make friends, and develop ...Show Date2010-08-17More Information Popular
- Seg 4 : Sickle Cell Testing in the NCAA Popular
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Guest(s)Margot Putukian, MD, FACSMTopic InfoMost high school athletes dream of playing their sport at college level and being good enough to get a full-ride athletic scholarship. Playing sports is a great way for your Teen to stay fit and healthy, to learn about teamwork, make friends, and develop ...Show Date2010-08-17More Information Popular
- Topic: Back to School Health Concerns

Guest(s): Barbara Frankowski, MD. MPH, FAAP -
- Seg 1 : The AAP Updated Guidance on Treating Head Lice Featured Popular
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Guest(s)Barbara Frankowski, MD. MPH, FAAPTopic InfoHead lice are often a fact of life for school?aged children. While inconvenient, head lice cause no medical harm and can be effectively treated. A revised clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “Head Lice,” published in the Aug ...Show Date2010-08-04More Information Popular
- Seg 2 : Back To School Health Concerns Popular
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Guest(s)Barbara Frankowski, MD. MPH, FAAPTopic InfoHead lice are often a fact of life for school?aged children. While inconvenient, head lice cause no medical harm and can be effectively treated. A revised clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “Head Lice,” published in the Aug ...Show Date2010-08-04More Information Popular
- Topic: Back-to-School Immunizations.

Guest(s): Dr. Harry L. Keyserling, M.D. -
- Seg 1 : Vaccines for School Aged Children Popular
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Guest(s)Dr. Harry L. Keyserling, M.D.Topic InfoThe AAP believes that vaccines are one of the most successful medical advances of all time, but understands that parents may have questions about vaccines and their children. AAP is not able to provide information regarding individual children and their m ...Show Date2010-08-04More Information Popular
- Seg 2 : Other Recent Vaccine Recommendations Popular
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Guest(s)Dr. Harry L. Keyserling, M.D.Topic InfoThe AAP believes that vaccines are one of the most successful medical advances of all time, but understands that parents may have questions about vaccines and their children. AAP is not able to provide information regarding individual children and their m ...Show Date2010-08-04More Information Popular
- Topic: Gun Safety

Guest(s): Karen Sheehan MD, MPH -
- Seg 1 : The AAP Position on Gun Safety; Firearm Safety for Families Popular
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Guest(s)Karen Sheehan MD, MPHTopic InfoIn light of the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court, the American Academy of Pediatrics would like to remind families of steps they can take to keep children safe from firearm-related injury or death: Do not keep guns in your home. ...Show Date2010-06-23More Information Popular
- Seg 2 : Firearms Injury Prevention Featured Popular
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Guest(s)Karen Sheehan MD, MPHTopic InfoIn light of the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court, the American Academy of Pediatrics would like to remind families of steps they can take to keep children safe from firearm-related injury or death: Do not keep guns in your home. ...Show Date2010-06-23More Information Popular
- Topic: Child Care

Guest(s): Elaine Donoghue, MD, FAAP -
- Seg 1 : Child Care: Home Or Away? Popular
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Guest(s)Elaine Donoghue, MD, FAAPTopic InfoChoosing appropriate child care for your infant or young child can seem as overwhelming. As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure that your child is safe and happy in a child care environment that is fun, educational, and nurturing. Dr.Elaine ...Show Date2010-06-16More Information Popular
- Seg 2 : Illness and Child Care: When is it OK to Send Your Sick Child? Popular
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Guest(s)Elaine Donoghue, MD, FAAPTopic InfoChoosing appropriate child care for your infant or young child can seem as overwhelming. As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure that your child is safe and happy in a child care environment that is fun, educational, and nurturing. Dr.Elaine ...Show Date2010-06-16More Information Popular
- Topic: Childrens' Safety

Guest(s): Toby Litovitz, MD, -
- Seg 1 : Preventing Battery Ingestion Injuries in Children Popular
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Guest(s)Toby Litovitz, MD,Topic InfoIn the past few years there has been a significant increase in pediatric button battery ingestions resulting in serious complications. From 1985 to 2009, there was a 6.7-fold increase in the percentage of ingestions with severe outcomes, including 13 deat ...Show Date2010-05-26More Information Popular
- Topic: Water Safety and Drowning Prevention
Guest(s): Garry Gardner, MD, FAAP, -
- Seg 1 : AAP's New Guidelines on Drowning Prevention
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Guest(s)Garry Gardner, MD, FAAP,Topic InfoDrowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates ...Show Date2010-05-26
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