Father News: Pre-Term Babies, PCV7 Vaccines, Discount Health Care, and Organic Food

Pre-Term Babies Face Lifetime Lung Trouble “Children born extremely early at 25 weeks or before may risk a lifetime of lung problems, including asthma, British researchers reported on Thursday.” (Reuters)

Vaccine Now Misses Many Pneumococcal Infections in Kids “These bacteria can cause pneumonia and meningitis, researchers point out.” (Healthday)

Cheap Health Care Plans: Let the Buyer Beware With rising health care premiums we’re finding an increase of discount health care providers that are not meant to serve as a primary source of health benefits. If prices sound too good to be true than its probably not primary coverage. (Time)

Of Walking The Line “I walk a line called fatherhood and my balance is precarious at best.” (Dadcentric)

Organic and Other Environmentally Friendly Foods “So you may be wondering if organic foods are healthier and safer for your child, and worth the extra money if they cost more than conventional foods.” (KidsHealth)