Preexisting Cardiovascular Conditions Tied to Severe COVID-19 in Children
Some previous or preexisting cardiovascular conditions are associated with increased severity of COVID-19 among children.
Pediatrics
Room for Improving Physical Activity Reported in Early Child Care
There is room for improvement in provision of physical activity opportunities during child care.
FDA Expands Baby Formula Market to Foreign Suppliers
Dealing with a crippling shortage of infant formula that has many U.S. parents desperate, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced “increased flexibilities” in allowing foreign manufacturers to help boost American supply of the vital product.
No Differences Seen in Growth for Children With Vegetarian Diet
Children with a vegetarian diet have no evidence of differences in growth or biochemical measures of nutrition.
WHO Says Acute Hepatitis Cases in Children Now Reported in 11 Countries
The World Health Organization said it is investigating an outbreak of acute hepatitis among children that now involves 11 countries, including the United States.
Vaccination Coverage in Kindergarteners Dropped in 2020 to 2021
Compared with the 2019 to 2020 school year, vaccination coverage among children in kindergarten decreased by about 1% for all vaccines in the 2020 to 2021 school year.
Half of Parents Report Giving Their Child Supplements Regularly
Half of parents report their child regularly has dietary supplements.
Health Supervision Discussed for Children With Down Syndrome
In a clinical report published online April 18 in Pediatrics, guidelines are presented for the health supervision of children and adolescents with Down syndrome.
Pfizer Says Its Booster Shot Bolsters Immune Response in Those Aged 5 to 11 Years
Pfizer Inc. said Thursday that its booster shot raised levels of neutralizing antibodies against both the original coronavirus strain and the omicron variant in children aged 5 to 11 years.
Teens With Severe Substance Use Disorder May Not Grow Out of It
For a majority of adolescents with severe substance use disorder (SUD), symptomatic substance use will persist in middle age.
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