About 800,000 H1N1 vaccinations made by Sanofi Pasteur have been recalled.  They are prefilled syringes that were used for children six months to three years old.  Experts say the vaccines were not strong enough to ensure complete protection from the H1N1 virus.  It is unknown as to why the strength decreased over time.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have reported that most of these vaccinations have already been distributed and used.  Children at this age receive two doses, each a month apart.  The CDC believes children who received the weaker strength do not need to be vaccinated again, even if both of the shots were from the same recalled lot. Government officials report that this is a voluntary recall.

If you are a regular soda drinker and are planning to get pregnant, be forewarned.  A new study is out that has tied regular soda consumption to a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

This study followed 13,475 women between the ages of 22 to 44 years old.  One third of these women reported drinking five or more sugary sodas a week.  These women were found to have a 22% greater chance of developing gestational diabetes once they conceived.

Gestational diabetes only occurs during pregnancy.  This form of diabetes changes the way your body processes sugar.  If left untreated, your unborn baby is at risk of excessive growth, low blood sugar, respiratory distress syndrome, jaundice and more.

Whether you are pregnant or trying to conceive, this study confirms the importance of avoiding sugary drinks and foods when you are near a childbearing age.