http://www.sheknows.com/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:03:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828067/when-does-my-child-receive-the-meningitis-vaccine Meningitis is a serious condition that affects 3,000 Americans every year -- 30 percent of of them children and young adults. Meningitis is life threatening, and about 10 percent of people who get it will die. Another 20 percent will suffer life-altering complications for the rest of their lives. Fortunately, two vaccines offered in the U.S. can protect your family from this terrible illness. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828067/when-does-my-child-receive-the-meningitis-vaccine Health & Wellness Women's Health Vaccinations & Shots Jessica Smith Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:25:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821033/5-Ways-to-help-kids-beat-the-flu Gah! It’s flu season again already. To keep your home from turning into a sniffly, coughy miserable zone, keep your kids as healthy as possible this winter. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821033/5-Ways-to-help-kids-beat-the-flu Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Diseases & Illnesses Julie Kraut Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:28:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/807591/top-10-dog-conditions No matter how well you look after them, dogs will get sick. But if you know the most common ailments and conditions that affect dogs, you'll be in a better position to know when to take your pup to the vet. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/807591/top-10-dog-conditions Pets & Animals Dogs Dog health & conditions Vladimir Negron