Welcome to the Mead Johnson Journal. The journal serves as a global platform to share the latest news about our company, along with our perspective on developments and insights on breaking news related to children’s nutrition.
Posted on Oct. 2nd, 2017 at 9:45am
This past September saw a slew of natural disasters, from hurricanes to earthquakes. The Mead Johnson team responded quickly to requests for assistance, working closely with the American Red Cross as well as other aid organizations. Read on for an overview of our efforts.
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Posted on May. 2nd, 2017 at 9:30am
Mead Johnson held its second Allergy Day workshop from April 20 – 21, 2017 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The event brought together more than 150 pediatric specialists from 17 countries and was accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. The first Allergy Day meeting was held in October, 2014 in Madrid, Spain and explored the latest advances in the nutritional management of cow’s milk allergy (CMA).
Posted on Feb. 2nd, 2017 at 3:00pm
Posted on Sep. 6th, 2016 at 11:30am
For more than 25 years, hospitals have provided Enfamil Enfalyte to parents who want to quickly replace fluids and electrolytes for their infants and children suffering from vomiting and diarrhea. And today, for the first time, anxious parents can obtain that same trusted product at a nearby store and their favorite e-tailer.
Mead Johnson Nutrition’s Enfalyte is now available at most Walgreens stores throughout the U.S. The product first arrived at retail outlets in July, with wider distribution planned for the future.
Posted on Aug. 23rd, 2016 at 4:15pm
The torrential rains that began on August 12 dumped more than two feet of rain in 48 hours in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. The resultant flooding has taken a heavy toll over the past couple of weeks, submerging homes and sending residents to emergency shelters.
Posted on May. 13th, 2016 at 8:45am
Mead Johnson Nutrition and MassGeneral Hospital for Children are partnering to participate in the National Microbiome Initiative, sponsored by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to advance research surrounding the human microbiome.
Posted on Mar. 29th, 2016 at 10:30am
By Kelly Walsh, PhD, MBA, RD Associate Director, Nutrition Sciences Mead Johnson Nutrition
Good nutrition helps set the stage for health and wellness throughout life. Perhaps the most critical window for good nutrition is the period of time from infancy through adolescence. This is when virtually every part of the body is rapidly developing. The foods we consume provide nutrients that serve as the fuel and building blocks for growth and development. While all foods support growth and development, some are better than others in doing so.
Posted on Mar. 21st, 2016 at 10:45am
More than 70 families attended a public education event to learn about the importance of screening for metabolic disorders within the first few days of a newborn’s life.
Posted on Mar. 15th, 2016 at 11:45am
The rise of working women has had a significant impact on global economic growth and world history. Over the last century, women have made undeniable strides, taking on leadership roles as heads of state, entrepreneurs and corporate executives.
Posted on Feb. 29th, 2016 at 10:15am
For some newborns, a simple heel prick can make the difference between a life lived to its full potential and one negatively impacted by metabolic disease. Mead Johnson has a long history of supporting newborn screenings and is issuing this special reminder in honor of Rare Disease Day.
Latest statistics show that six to eight percent (or 545 million people) of the world’s population are living with a rare disease.*