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Babies Injured in Car Seats Used Outside of Cars
Study found more than 43,000 emergency-room visits during five-year period

Swine Flu Still Strikes Younger People Hardest
90 percent of deaths since Sept. 1 were among those under 65, CDC says

Minnesota Pig Infected With H1N1 Flu
Federal officials say there's no danger in eating pork products

11 More Children Die From Swine Flu: CDC
And vaccine production delays mean fewer shots will be available by month's end

Severe Swine Flu Could Lead to Blood Clots in Lungs: Study
Researchers say CT scans may be needed to spot the risk

Many Hospitalized With Swine Flu Had Been Healthy
But the majority of cases still involve people with chronic problems, CDC says

76 Children Dead From Swine Flu: CDC
Finding highlights the need for kids to be vaccinated against the disease, experts say

Delaying Weight-Loss Surgery May Leave Teens at Risk
Acting before kids gain more improves outcomes, study shows

Children Need Seasonal Flu Vaccine, Experts Say
Study finds vaccination rates lag behind recommended levels

Fetal Surgery May Treat Heart Defect
Researchers see some success in alleviating hypoplastic left heart syndrome