TRINITY FAMILY MEDICINE
HEALTH ADVICE
Keep up to date with the new changes in medicine.  This page offers up to date information on
current topics.  If you have a topic you would like us to address on this page, please let us know!

I was asked by some parents in the community to address childhood obesity. I have written an
article that may provide some insight.  Please click on the link for the article.  
Childhood Obesity

The State of Texas has changed it's standards on certain vaccines.  Several vaccines that were
recommended are now required.  These include:  Hepatitis A, Meningitis vaccine (menactra), and
TdaP.  See the link below and call our office to see if your child is up to date.
Vaccine Information

The U.S. FDA has released updates regarding children and cold medication.  
Please click on this link for information:  

gov/consumer/updates/coughcold102208.html

The U.S. FDA has released updates regarding over the counter medications in your home.  Please
click on the links below

http://www.fda.gov/medsinmyhome/MIMH_checklist_adults_20080926.pdf
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