Halloween is this Friday, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has put together a tip sheet for parents to keep their little ghosts and goblins safe, happy, and healthy.
Click here to read the AAP Halloween Safety Tips.
Have fun!
Michael P. Scaccia, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
New Vitamin D Recommendations
When I attended the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition in Boston last week, the big news was about Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is essential in ensuring good bone development and a healthy immune system in both children and adults.
The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that all infants, children, and adolescents get 400 IU of Vitamin D per day, double what was previously recommended.
Breastfed infants should start receiving Vitamin D in the first few days of life. Children and teenagers should try to drink 2-3 glasses of milk per day, or use supplemental vitamins to achieve the 400 IU daily requirement.
For more information, click here for the parent FAQ from the AAP, and click here for the AAP press release.
Michael P. Scaccia, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Vitamin D is essential in ensuring good bone development and a healthy immune system in both children and adults.
The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that all infants, children, and adolescents get 400 IU of Vitamin D per day, double what was previously recommended.
Breastfed infants should start receiving Vitamin D in the first few days of life. Children and teenagers should try to drink 2-3 glasses of milk per day, or use supplemental vitamins to achieve the 400 IU daily requirement.
For more information, click here for the parent FAQ from the AAP, and click here for the AAP press release.
Michael P. Scaccia, M.D., F.A.A.P.
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