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The Pulse: The Blog of the National Poll on Children's Health

Welcome to The Pulse, the blog of the National Poll on Children’s Health! We keep our finger on the public’s pulse when it comes to perceptions and priorities about major health issues for children. The Pulse is a place where you can find information on important child health topics and issues in-between our monthly reports – for an even more up-to-date reflection on kids’ health today. We look forward to exploring children’s health and health policy with you!

What causes asthma attacks in kids?
May 23, 2013
The month of May is asthma awareness month. What triggers asthma attacks in kids – and how can they be prevented?
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Health Conditions, Smoking
“Study drugs”: Are parents aware of the risks?
May 17, 2013
Teen drug use
Are parents aware of “study drug” use among teens? We asked a national sample of parents of teens about their concerns about misuse of prescription stimulants by their teenagers and by other teens in their communities.
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Drugs & Alcohol, Parenting, Teens
Will you leave your tweens home alone this summer?
May 16, 2013
Parent with daughter
Before tweens are left home alone, it’s important for parents to make sure their children understand a variety of safety issues and can respond appropriately.
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Parenting, Safety, Tweens
Sunblock, shades, and showers? Preventing illness from water parks
May 10, 2013
Water park safety
Although swimming can be a great recreational activity, having fun at a public pool or water park can also make you sick with a recreational water illness (RWI) – causing vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, and fever.
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Parenting, Safety
Distracted drivers? Parents may be just as guilty as teens
May 9, 2013
Although media attention has put teens’ distracted driving habits in the spotlight, a new survey shows that parents are also guilty of multi-tasking while driving – even with their children in the car.
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Car Seats, Parenting, Safety
Share your story: Cough & cold medicines for young kids
April 30, 2013
Cough medicine and young children
Have you given cough and cold medicine to your young children? We’d like to hear your story! A reporter is working on a piece about cough and cold medicines and is looking for parents who would be willing to share their experience.
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Infants, Medications, Parenting, Safety, Toddlers
Share your input: Would you volunteer for research?
April 25, 2013
Medical research opportunities
Have you ever volunteered as part of a medical research study? If not, would you ever consider signing up? What if a friend or a family member asked you to participate to help out with a cause that’s important to them?
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Medical Research
Cough & cold medicine for young kids: Upcoming report
April 19, 2013
Cold medicine and young kids
Are parents heeding warning labels for cough & cold medicines or are they giving them to children younger than four? Find out in our upcoming report.
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Infants, Medications, Parenting, Safety, Toddlers
Are children & teens getting the mental health care they need?
April 11, 2013
Mental health care for children and teens
Are children and teens getting the help they need when it comes to mental health care? Many adults who work or volunteer with youth believe children and teens do not have access to appropriate mental health services.
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Health Care, Mental Health
Medications still a major poisoning risk for kids
March 29, 2013
Medicine poisoning
Each year, thousands of kids are treated in emergency rooms because they swallowed a medication they shouldn’t have. Often, these medications belong to an adult and a child gets into them because they aren’t stored safely.
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Medications, Safety

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