Pediatrics
Feature
COVID-vaccine myocarditis: Rare, mild, and usually in young men
Should myocarditis be a concern as mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are authorized in ever-younger age groups?
News
COVID-19 linked to increased diabetes risk in youth
Two large databases indicate significantly increased diabetes risk among those with COVID-19 but not other acute respiratory illnesses.
Opinion
Surgeon General releases child mental health call to action
While recognizing that technology, smartphones, and social media are here to stay, a number of suggestions were given to parents, media...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases, admissions are higher than ever
There were 2,343 children in U.S. hospitals with confirmed COVID-19 on Jan. 2.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Nearly 200,000 new cases reported in 1 week
How many children with COVID-19 are in the hospital on a given day?
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases up slightly, vaccinations continue to slow
The number of COVID-related deaths in children is now four digits.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Weekly cases resume their climb
Decline in new vaccinations continues, even among 5- to 11-year-olds.
Latest News
Infant milk allergy guidelines promote overdiagnosis, study says
Nearly three-fourths (74%) of participants reported at least two mild-to-moderate symptoms; 9% reported at least two severe symptoms in at least 1...
Opinion
Booster recommendations for pregnant women, teens, and other groups explained
CDC makes specific statements about individuals who are pregnant.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID-19: 7 million cases and still counting
Over 900,000 children aged 5-11 years completed the vaccine regimen in the last week.
Opinion
An expensive lesson
We need to emphasize to kids – and the general population – that the emergency department is for emergencies.