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Toxins in household dust may be harmful to kids
Most of the dust that coats your furniture and floors comes from outdoors and can pose a health threat, a new study suggests.
BPA in canned foods could harm children, group says
Measurable levels of the chemical additive bisphenol A (BPA) were found in a variety of canned goods, including some that claimed to be BPA-free, according to an analysis released this week by the nonprofit advocacy group Consumers Union.
Toxic toys? Health group finds high lead levels
Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group — a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season.
CDC to reinstate booster shots for HiB vaccine
CDC to reinstate booster shots for HiB vaccine

Vaccine aimed at protecting babies against type of meningitis

CHICAGO - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday it plans to reinstate booster shoots of a vaccine that protects babies and toddlers against bacterial meningitis.

The CDC said in a statement it believes manufacturers will have enough supply of the vaccine to resume giving a booster shot of HiB (Haemophilus influenza type b) to children aged 12 to 15 months.

Merck & Co Inc in 2007 recalled its HiB vaccines because production equipment may not have been properly sterilized. The CDC said HiB vaccine made by Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi-Aventis, will increase enough starting in July to allow reinstatement of the HiB booster for children aged 12 to 15 months.Short supplies of the vaccine will not allow a mass recall of older children who missed their booster, CDC said.