Pediatrics
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SARS-CoV-2 crosses placenta and infects brains of two infants: ‘This is a first’
One baby died and the other is in hospice care at last report, according to a report by researchers at the University of Miami.
From the Journals
Likely cause of mysterious hepatitis outbreak in children identified
The study’s key messages for parents and health care providers “are awareness and reassurance,” Dr. Balistreri said in an interview.
Opinion
COVID-19 vaccinations lag in youngest children
As of March 1, 2023, only 8% of children under 2 years and 10.5% of children ages 2-4 years have initiated a COVID vaccine series.
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Children and COVID: A look back as the fourth year begins
Incidence measures continue to decline after the winter without a tripledemic.
Commentary
Can particles in dairy and beef cause cancer and MS?
Researchers found single-stranded DNA rings that originated in viruses, which they named bovine meat and milk factors, in the intestines of...
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Are early childhood viral infections linked with asthma?
Globally, 28% of children infected by either rhinovirus of RSV were deemed to have asthma at 6 years of age.
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Measles exposures in Kentucky have CDC on alert
“It’s really about considering measles in any un- or undervaccinated patient that arrives at a clinic and recently traveled internationally.”
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One in four parents lied about kids’ COVID status: Survey
Many parents said they considered it their right as parents to make their own decision about their children’s health status.
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Pfizer COVID vaccine effective in young children, study shows
A three-dose series of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was 73% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in children aged 6 months to 4 years.
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Maternal infection in pregnancy ups risk for childhood leukemia?
Maternal infections during pregnancy may be associated with chromosomal and immunologic alterations in the fetus, the authors of the study...
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NICU use up, birth weights down in babies of mothers with HCV
New findings surprised a study researcher since the adverse outcomes weren’t related to prematurity.