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How well do you know the U.S. Immunization Schedule for children?
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I know it inside out and upside down. |
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I know the high level basics. |
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I trust my child's pediatrician to keep track of everything. |
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There's a schedule for those? |
This issue’s poll is closed.
Last month, we asked how you get your child excited for school.
The overwhelming response was that most of you “talk about all the exciting things he or she will get to do in school.”
Thanks to everyone who participated in last month’s poll. |
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“Real Wheels” DVD Collection
Reviewed by Ann Grauer, LCCE, FACCE, CD(DONA), PCD(DONA)
Does your child enjoy watching a fire truck as it roars past? A bulldozer at work? A train or plane? When my kids were little we’d make a lunch and go watch a bulldozer at work as a new addition was being constructed nearby. Kids love loud, interesting modes of transportation. Unfortunately, it’s not always convenient to go see them in person. The DVD set, Real Wheels Collection, can help you out.
The three discs in the set include:
• There Goes a Bulldozer
• There Goes a Tank
• There Goes a Monster Truck
• There Goes a Rescue Vehicle
• There Goes a Rescue Hero
• There Goes a Police Car
• There Goes a Bus
• There Goes an Airplane
• There Goes a Train
It won’t just be your child who has fun and learns from them. You will even learn a thing or two that you weren’t aware of when you spend time watching the "There Goes..." DVDs together. Happy viewing!
Order “The Real Wheels” DVD Collection from Barnes & Noble.
Ann Grauer, LCCE, FACCE, CD(DONA), PCD(DONA) is Columbia Center’s Doula Services Coordinator and a childbirth educator. |
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Vaccines and H1N1:
A Q&A with Dr. Dan Hagerman
Q. What is the most important message you want to give to parents about vaccinations for children and for themselves?
Vaccination is one of the greatest success stories of modern medicine. Diseases that are now vaccine preventable used to cause widespread disease and countless deaths. The good news is that many of today’s parents have not had personal experience with these diseases.
Daniel A. Hagerman, M.D., is chair, section on pediatrics, at Columbia Center. He will be joined by nationally known pediatric infectious diseases expert, Gary S. Marshall, M.D. at “Children and Vaccines: Addressing Parents’ Concerns,” an educational event hosted by Columbia Center, on October 22, at 6:30 pm.
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But they may question the benefit of vaccinating their children, especially when they see vaccines presented in a negative light in the media and Internet. The reality is that vaccines are among the most rigorously studied medications we have. They have a remarkable track record of safety and effectiveness. The most important point that I’d like to make is: Vaccines do NOT cause autism. The science is crystal clear.
Q. Could you briefly explain the concept of herd immunity?
Herd immunity means that if enough individuals in a community are immune to a disease, the disease cannot successfully propagate itself. Herd immunity is an important concept in vaccination. Not only do we protect ourselves and our children by being vaccinated, we also protect one another – including those who, for a variety of reasons, are vulnerable or can’t be vaccinated. We must not, however, become complacent and skip vaccinations thinking that herd immunity will protect us or our children. Major disease outbreaks are “one person on a plane” away from happening. One person’s decision not to vaccinate their child can devastate the lives of many others.
Q. What are the best ways to prevent H1N1?
Vaccination is the best way to prevent the 2009 H1N1 influenza infection. Frequent hand washing is the next best preventive measure. Cough into your upper sleeve or elbow instead of your hands. Avoid touching your face, nose, and eyes – that’s how the virus is spread. Parents should keep their kids home from school when they are sick. Kids may return to school once they start to feel better and their fever has been gone for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicines (Tylenol or Ibuprofen).
Q. How serious is H1N1 shaping up to be in the greater Milwaukee area this season? What are the most common symptoms?
The 2009 H1N1 virus is a concern for two reasons. First, since no one under 60-65 years of age has natural immunity to this virus, large numbers of people could be infected ...
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Moms’ Group brings best friends together
By Erica Jones
When Laura O., Anna M., and Sue N. walked into the Moms’ Group at Columbia Center four years ago, new babies in tow, they knew they were embarking on a very important personal journey into motherhood. But little did they know they were also starting on a remarkable journey of friendship.
Their story began when Anna and her husband were visiting Columbia Center and ran into Laura after she had just given birth. They recognized each other from the childbirth class that they attended at Columbia Center. Only a month later, Anna gave birth to her first baby. And a month after that, Sue gave birth to her first baby, too.
| Parent Talk (or “Moms’ Group” as it is informally known) meets every Wednesday morning at 10:00 am at Columbia Center. Join us and other moms for this casual but fun meeting to share your experiences and tips. Babies are welcome. |
During the Moms’ Group, Laura and Anna met Sue and began to form their friendship. “We all had the same size babies in the Moms’ Group, so we decided to talk to each other,” recollects Sue. The proximity of the births of all their children has given these moms a tremendous bond.
Since their first Moms’ Group, they’ve experienced everything from pregnancies to play dates together.
“We compared our pregnancies all the time, asking each other what we were feeling, comparing doctor’s advice, planning our births together. It was very helpful to have that support,” says Anna ...
Read more, and view photos of the three moms and their sons.
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Calendar of Events
Click here for an extended list
October
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Childbirth and Early Parenting Series (final in a series of six Tuesdays; began Sept. 8), Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm* |
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Parent Talk: Nursing Your Baby, Nuturing Yourself — A Gathering for Breastfeeding Families, Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:30 am# |
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Childbirth and Early Parenting Series (final in a series of six Wednesdays; began Sept. 9), Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm* |
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Breastfeeding Your Baby, Thursday 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm* |
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Childbirth and Early Parenting Series (fifth in a series of six Mondays; began Sept. 24), Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm* |
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Beyond the Baby Blues Support Group, Tuesday 10:00 am – 11:30 am (Registration required. Call 262.241.7778 and speak with Rose.) |
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Childbirth and Early Parenting Series (first in a series of six Tuesdays; runs through December 1, skipping November 24), Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm* |
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Parent Talk: Fantasy to Reality, Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:30 am# |
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Sibling Preparation Class, Saturday 9:30 am – 11:30 am* |
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*Registration required.
#Drop in. |
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News
Children and Vaccines Event
Columbia Center will host a free educational event, “Children and Vaccines: Addressing Parents’ Concerns” on October 22 at Columbia Center from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. The event will feature nationally known pediatric immunization expert, Dr. Gary S. Marshall and locally respected pediatrician Dr. Dan Hagerman. Click here to register for the event.
Wine & Harvest Festival Winner
Congratulations to Anne Y. of Grafton! She won the $50 gift certificate to Remington’s River Inn in Thiensville from the Wine and Harvest Festival raffle drawing. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Columbia Center tent.
Grafton Pumpkin Festival
Columbia Center’s Diaper Changing and Infant Feeding Tent was at the Grafton Pumpkin Festival on October 9-10 and provided a cozy and private place for parents to care for their children.
Sling Fling Event
On September 26, Columbia Center hosted Sling Fling to help parents learn about and enjoy the use of slings, wraps, and pouches to carry their babies. Over 50 parents attended and many purchased a new sling provided by P’Sues Maternity and Children’s Boutique in Mequon. If you would like to learn more about the event, click here.
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