Articles for tag: Cryptosporidium, Fda Warning, Gripe Water

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FDA Warning: Baby’s Bliss Gripe Water May Be Contaminated

According to a press release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling bottles of Baby’s Bliss Gripe Water. This product is marketed as a remedy for “colic, hiccups, and teething.” The FDA said that bottles of Baby’s Bliss Gripe Water might be contaminated with a parasite that causes severe diarrhea. Consumers should check ...

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New Rotavirus Vaccine Danger

The FDA is warning parents, Doctors and other’s who work with children about the dangerous side effects of the newest Rotavirus vaccine – Rotateq. Newly vaccinated infants have reportedly been admitted with life-threatening twisting of the intestines. This serious condition is intessusception and is the reason why the original rotavirus vaccine was pulled from the ...

The FDA’s Warning About the Rotavirus Vaccine, RotaTeq

What is Rotavirus? According to AskDrSears.com, Rotavirus, or RSV, is the number one cause of diarrhea in infants. It can also be accompanied by a fever and vomiting. It is highly contagious, lasts 3 to 8 days, and effects almost all children by their third birthday. In rare cases, fluid loss associated with Rotavirus leads ...

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Itching Skin? Good and Bad Remedies to Stop the Itch

Moderate to severe itching is unpleasant to say the least and can result from numerous sources, not limited to: bug bites, sunburn, fungal infection, dry skin, allergies, and a host of dermatological and medical conditions. The cause of itching will impact how well any given itch treatment works and which treatments work best. Obviously, if ...