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FDA Issues Health Alert on Kids’ Tamiflu Dosages
Warning follows report that dosing instructions for liquid medication don't match syringe measurements

Letter Warns About Tricky Dosing With Liquid Tamiflu for Kids
Meanwhile, CDC says rapid test for swine flu not effective

Rising Heat, Humidity Raise Risk of Asthma Flares
Weather changes send more wheezing youngsters to the ER, study finds

Many Teens Circumvent Tanning Bed Laws
Though operators largely follow the rules, the laws are too lax, study shows

Gene Mutation Linked to Fever-Induced Seizures
Finding could lead to better treatment options, study suggests

Childhood Stroke More Common Than Thought
Study finds double the incidence reported previously

Insured Kids With Uninsured Parents Miss Needed Health Care
Study finds they're more likely to go without checkups, preventive counseling

Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns
Early screening urged for detection of epilepsy and other health issues, experts say

Swine Flu Trials Continue to Point to 1-Dose Vaccine
U.S. reports unusually high flu activity, most of it swine variety

Actress Helps Promote New Campaign for Meningitis Vaccine
Rare, often deadly, infection tends to strike young adults, expert says