With the H1N1 and the upcoming seasonal influenza season, this is interesting timing for National Immunization Awareness Month.
National Immunization Awareness Month is brought to the public’s awareness by the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) in an effort to educate people about the importance of immunizations, whether for infants or seniors, and what immunizations are given in what order.
Vaccines are given for illnesses that are preventable. The ones most people know about are for the childhood illnesses, like measles, or accidental illnesses, like tetanus, but there are many more vaccines available. Not all North Americans need all vaccines, but some may …read more

The state of North Carolina might take an overweight child into custody. According to the Star News Online, the seven year old, who weighed as much as 245  pounds recently, has been taken into custody and awaits a hearing.
The child’s knees are so damaged by his weight that he is going to have to undergo surgery. At issue is where the surgery will take place, with the mother arguing that it should be done closer to her home.
Is this fair? Is this right? Is this the act of a caring government, or is it Big Brother watching over you? To …read more