Today's top news stories for parents
It's no surprise that I'm getting a lot of questions from parents about swine flu these days. Whether or not you choose to vaccinate is a personal choice, but I'm urging parents to make informed decisions based on facts. Please take your advice from family doctors and public health authorities. I'm seeing all kinds of factually shaky and misguided emails and YouTube videos making the rounds in mommy circles, so it may be wise to consider the source.
Here are some news stories that may help you get informed:
Health reporter Theresa Boyle has compiled a list of common questions about swine flu.
Here's the latest on when swine flu vaccination is likely to begin.
This story contains information on the availability of adjuvant-free vaccine for pregnant women, and this one answers more questions regarding the vaccine and pregnancy.
In other news:
Food editor Jennifer Bain takes a critical look at the school cafeteria in a profile of a unique pilot project called the Good Food Cafe. Run by FoodShare, this place is whipping up yummy lunch choices and helping city kids make a real connection between what's grown in the field and what lands on the table.
In the latest in her series on the state of children's aid societies, Tanya Talaga takes a look at the sad state of Family and Children's services in Rainy River.
Fun diversions:
Michele Henry's hilarious blog admission of baby milestone jealousy
A Halloween craft you can make from those little cereal boxes
Please let me know if you think I've missed something that should be included in this list.
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