Pediatrics
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Children and COVID: New cases took a downturn in September
Other signs of viral activity also dropped as the new school year passed Labor Day.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC warns of enterovirus strain linked to polio-like condition
The advisory also urged providers to “strongly consider AFM in patients with acute flaccid limb weakness, especially after respiratory illness or...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Weekly cases close out August with a second straight increase
The vaccination effort did not finish the month with a flourish.
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Many young kids with COVID may show no symptoms
The relationship between symptoms and viral load also differed between adults and young children in a new study.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases increase; hospital admissions could follow
Parents do not seem to be rushing to have children vaccinated before school starts.
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Vaccine hope now for leading cause of U.S. infant hospitalizations: RSV
New data show a universal immunization strategy with nirsevimab could substantially reduce the health and economic burden for U.S. infants in...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases fall again, ED rates rebound for some
Once again, elementary schools and preschools will be full of children who are not vaccinated.
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How does not getting enough sleep affect the developing brain?
Insufficient sleep at age 10 is associated with long-lasting changes in brain structure and connectivity, new research shows.
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Children and COVID: ED visits and new admissions change course
Weekly cases dropped for the first time since early July.
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NYC switching children’s COVID vaccine sites to monkeypox
The city health department said demand for children’s COVID vaccines had been on the downswing at the clinics.