Predictors of Future Asthma Identified in Preschool Children With Wheeze

Baseline parent-reported, exercise-induced wheeze and a history of atopic disorders were predictive factors for future asthma in preschool children presenting with wheeze.
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Welcome Healthy Baby Ella

Please join us in celebrating the birth of Ella Alexandra Marotta, new daughter to Hillary Marotta, former CINCH Assistant Director and her husband Fred. Ella was born on July 20th and was 7 lbs, 6 oz 19 inches long. Both mommy and baby are home and are doing well. Congratulations may be emailed to: habillmyer@hotmail.com. Please contact CINCH for a mailing address.

Virginia Injury Prevention Symposium - Awards

The Virginia Department of Health, Division of injury and Violence Prevention selected the following organizations to receive a 2008 recognition for an "Innovative Projects Award" at the recent event on July 23 in Richmond.These organizations implemented local injury prevention projects or programs that sought to reduce the rate of unintentional injuries in their respective communities.
*CINCH - Eastern Va Medical School for "Poison Prevention Pals"- Kelli Wills
*Norfolk Department of Public Health - "WeCycle Program"- Laverne Williams (cinch member)
*ODU school of nursing in collaboration with CINCH for "Bicycle Safety"- Phyllis Eaton

Immunization Scheduler Makes it Simple for Parents and Providers to Catch-up on Kids’ Immunizations

To assist parents and providers in the task of deciding the best strategy for getting a child back on track after not getting some or all vaccines at the recommended ages, CDC has released a cutting-edge web-based Catch-up immunization Scheduler. The Catch-up Immunization Scheduler is now available for download from the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/scheduler/catchup.htm.

Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 2008

This four-part self-study series provides the most current information available in the constantly changing field of immunization. Together, the four sessions offer a comprehensive overview on immunization today. Session ONE discusses principles and general recommendations on vaccination. Sessions TWO, THREE and FOUR discuss specific vaccine-preventable diseases and their respective vaccines. Each of the four sessions is three hours in duration. Continuing Education credits will be provided. This Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases self-study program is offered free of charge in DVD and web-on-demand formats.

Investing in Disease Prevention Could Save Over $16 Billion in Five Years

RWJF-Supported Study by Trust for America's Health Suggests a Return on Investment of More than 5 to 1 In its report, Prevention for a Healthier America: Investments in Disease Prevention Yield Significant Savings, Stronger Communities, TFAH finds that an investment of $10 per person per year in proven community-based programs to increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and prevent smoking and other tobacco use could save the country more than $16 billion annually within five years. This is a return of $5.60 for every $1 invested.

Reducing teen mortality rates

New Data Illuminate Risky Behaviors Leading to Youth Mortality
Seventy-two percent of deaths among 10- to 24-year-olds in the United States are a result of one of four causes -- and many high school students engage in behaviors that increase their risks. To read more go to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5704a1.htm