February 6, 2009     Volume 5-09

Vaccine Role in Autism Further Discounted

A new study from Italy adds to a mountain of evidence that a mercury-based preservative once used in many vaccines doesn't hurt children, offering more reassurance to parents. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/397425_vaccine26.html

February is Dental Health Month

Here is a link to the Oral Health Resource Center and  their new knowledge path on oral health. This electronic guide contains sections with resources for professionals, resources for consumers, and resources on specific aspects of oral health. http://www.mchoralhealth.org/knwpathoralhealth.html

You Can Help Your Students Who Need Glasses

Did you know that every NASN member is eligible to receive up to 25 certificates to give to students that qualify them to receive free eye care and free glasses through the Vision Service Plan?  While these certificates do not always work for students overseas, you might be able to find other ways to use them or provide them to kids in the USA.  You can get more information for this wonderful benefit of NASN/OSHNA membership at  https://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=298&ctl=Login <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102435244279&e=001gwyK0RemKGQTOCLD8PMrhwn0k5R6Z0C5SeBgILpjKX70zMrJhB55XUsSLU3u60VUTuAQBJBAMlcwFLDkHdAzkAlMd3-qvZ_4mSCQduMnnZFccBiYNy9reaiQxmxW_ZJWJzokUU-Xp1gBnocxTz3BxHol8pkGSFeVjCW9sUZ50Qo=> .

TV a Risk to Teens

Researchers reported this week that greater exposure to TV during the teenage years appears to raise the risk of depression in young adulthood, especially among males. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29021070/ <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29021070/>

Dope Use Among Teens Down in Many Countries

Kids on both sides of the Atlantic are smoking less pot and going out less often with friends at night, a study of 15-year-olds in 30 countries found.  The double declines occurred in the United States, Canada and mostly European countries from 2002 to 2006. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28982677/