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Consumer Health Care Information offers updates on health and medical topics of concern to our readers. We use only reputable government and public sources to establish this data.


Recommended Childhood Vaccines - 2008

Most childhood vaccines give immunity to 90% to 99% of the children who get them. But children who haven't responded to vaccination have to depend on the immunity of others around them for protection.  

Defining Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, complementary and alternative medicine are based on different principles: In general, complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine, while alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine.   

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

Many factors can contribute to tension and sadness during the holidays, including fatigue, unrealistic expectations, increased stress and unresolved family issues.  

Injury Prevention: The Case for Fire-Safe Cigarettes

Fire-safe cigarettes are designed to self-extinguish when left unattended. At this time, 14 states have passed fire-safe cigarette laws, and 20 others have introduced such legislation.  

Changes Start the Minute Smoking Stops

It takes courage to put down that last cigarette and quit smoking - most people feel a combination of fear and excitement leading up to their quit date. If you want to quit, don't let that fear paralyze you.   


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