Pediatrics
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases, vaccinations both decline
Despite the drop in cases, the weekly count still exceeded 100,000 for the 16th week in a row.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases increase for third straight week
Pace of vaccinations remains steady in 5- to 11-year-olds.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Youngest vaccinees off to a slower start
First 2 weeks produced considerably fewer vaccinations in the under-12 crowd, compared with the 12- to 15-year-olds.
News
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News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases up again after dropping for 8 weeks
Less than a week after vaccine approval, initiation in those aged 5-11 years already outpaced the older children.
News
FDA panel votes to approve Pfizer’s vaccine for children
If the FDA follows the recommendation, as it typically does, ...the shots could be available within days.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Vaccinations lower than ever as cases continue to drop
Close to half of all children aged 12-17 years have yet to receive a dose of the vaccine.
Conference Coverage
‘Baby-wearing’ poses serious injury risks for infants, ED data show
More than 14,000 children presented to emergency departments with injuries related to baby-wearing in the past decade, researchers estimate.
Conference Coverage
Pediatricians can effectively promote gun safety
In addition to the link between firearms in the home and domestic violence, they are also linked to a three- to fourfold...
From the Journals
Synthetic chemical in consumer products linked to early death, study says
Daily exposure to phthalates may lead to hundreds of thousands of early deaths each year among older adults in the United States.
Feature
Children and COVID-19: U.S. adds latest million cases in record time
Six million children make for a dubious milestone as new cases, ED visits, and vaccinations continue to drop.