The case for vaccinating children under 12 against COVID-19
In a recent study published on the preprint server medRxiv*, researchers assess the need for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination
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New mobile phone app could enable early identification of treatable growth disorders
A ground-breaking new, mobile phone app, 'GrowthMonitor' places the accurate measurement of children's height in the hands of parents and
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Pediatricians Can Effectively Promote Gun Safety
When pediatricians and other pediatric providers are given training and resource materials, levels of firearm screenings and anticipatory guidance about
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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Abortion politics front and center
Meanwhile, Congress flirted with disaster as it appeared unlikely to meet deadlines to approve a series of budget bills, including
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FDA Approves First Therapy for Rare Pediatric Immune Disorder
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the regenerative tissue-based therapy Rethymic for patients with congenital athymia, a rare
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2 Virginia children die from COVID-19 in 3-day span
NYC teachers encouraged to ‘document’ COVID-19 violations in classroom Mother Natalya Murakhver with reaction on ‘Fox & Friends First.’ A
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Researchers highlight the vital role of nature exposure in children’s health
The presence of greenspaces near homes and schools is strongly associated with improved physical activity and mental health outcomes in
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Poll: One in five children ate fast food more often since the pandemic
For some families, pandemic times have meant increased screen time, attending class from bedrooms and maybe even more dinners from
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Vaccination of children before school reopening may control COVID-19 pandemic
A team of scientists from the UK has recently explored the impact of non-pharmaceutical control measures and vaccination on the
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Young children with cancer face an especially high risk of hearing loss from chemotherapy drug
The chemotherapy drug cisplatin is an effective cancer treatment for many children with cancer, but unfortunately it can cause permanent
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