Keeping your child healthy in a germ-filled world : a guide for parents by Kourtis, Athena P instant download

Keeping your child healthy in a germ-filled world : a guide for parents by Kourtis, Athena P instant download

xi, 250 pages : 24 cm, Keeping Your Child Healthy in a Germ-Filled World gives parents the tools and information they need to shield their kids from infections and keep their family healthy, Includes bibliographical references and index, pt. 1. Which germs where? I'm hungry! Food-borne germs and food preparation safety -- A, B, C and 1, 2, 3 : common germs at day care and school -- Swim, ski, or wrestle : germs encountered when playing sports -- Fur, feathers, and fangs : germs from pets and other animals -- The great outdoors : germs in the garden, at the campground, on the farm, and at the beach -- Close to home and overseas : tips for avoiding germs when you travel -- Sexually transmitted infections, tattoos and piercings : helping teenagers navigate germs safely -- pt. 2. Our defenses against germs. Taking medicine : the use and misuse of antibiotics -- The miracle of modern prevention : vaccine safety and effectiveness -- Baby's on the way : protect your unborn baby with a healthy pregnancy -- Bonding with your baby : the benefits of breastfeeding -- Supplements, herbs, organic produce, and probiotics : do they protect you from germs? -- Wash your hands! personal and household hygiene for the twenty-first century -- Myths and truths : does science back up traditional wisdom about preventing infections?