FDA Consumer Magazine -- September 1990
Table of Contents

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Head Injuries Require Quick, Skilled Care
Each year, as many as 100,000 person die as a result of head injuries. Though modern medicine can save some lives and minimize injury in many cases, the best "cure" is through some easily learned preventive measures.

The Canning Process: Old Preservation Technique Goes Modern
Canned foods have been known to stay free of contaminants for more than a century. Today canning means containers not only of metal, but also of glass, paperboard and plastic.

A Responsibility to Remember: Childhood Vaccines
Some nearly eradicated childhood diseases are making a comeback. In many cases, this is because routine immunizations are being neglected. Following the latest vaccination recommendations can help safeguard children's health.

Feeding Baby: Nature and Nurture
Human breast milk is the ideal nourishment for babies. If breast-feeding isn't possible, then many commercially prepared infant formulas also provide adequate nourishment. But some other products should be avoided when feeling baby.

Latex Condoms Lessen Risks of STDs
Abstinence or mutual monogamy are the only sure ways to avoid sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS. Latex condoms labeled for disease prevention can lessen the risks, but how well they work depends greatly on how well they're used.

How to Take Your Medicine: Antihistamines
Allergies, motion sickness, and insomnia are some of the conditions that can be treated with antihistamines, as discussed in this third in a series of articles on proper drug use.

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