Survey reports on percentage of US children aged 2-17 years who wear glasses or contact lenses
How many kids in the US wear glasses or contacts? A new survey looked.
A US survey report describes the percentage of children aged 2-17 years who wear glasses or contact lenses. The specific prevalence data, st…
A new survey looks at how many children across the United States wear glasses or contacts to see clearly, though the final numbers aren't sh…
Observational report notes decreased vaccination coverage among US kindergarteners in 2021-22
Are fewer kindergarteners getting their school shots? A new report suggests a drop.
An observational report covering the 2021-22 school year found a decrease in vaccination coverage among children in kindergarten in the Unit…
A new report shows vaccination coverage for kindergarteners across the United States dropped during the 2021-22 school year.
Erratum issued for previous report on pediatric melatonin ingestions in the US
Correction issued for earlier report on children swallowing melatonin
An erratum has been published for a prior report on pediatric melatonin ingestions in the United States. No study details, results, or corre…
A journal correction warns that a report on children swallowing melatonin contains an error, leaving the public without clear facts until de…
Autism spectrum disorder diagnoses reported in children with possible prenatal Zika virus exposure in Puerto Rico
Could prenatal Zika exposure be linked to autism diagnoses in children?
An observational report from Puerto Rico describes autism spectrum disorder diagnoses among children with possible prenatal Zika virus expos…
Health officials are tracking autism diagnoses in children with possible prenatal Zika exposure in Puerto Rico to see if a pattern emerges.
HPV vaccination coverage trends observed among adolescent girls in U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands.
Study examines HPV vaccination trends for teens in U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands
An observational report described HPV vaccination coverage trends among adolescent girls aged 13-17 years in U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands…
A new report tracks HPV vaccination trends for teen girls living in U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands to understand how coverage has changed o…
Suspected measles case reported in unvaccinated child in Clark County, Washington
Health officials report suspected measles case in unvaccinated child in Washington
A case report describes a suspected measles case in an unvaccinated child recently arrived from Ukraine in Clark County, Washington. No outb…
A suspected measles case involving an unvaccinated child recently arrived from Ukraine has been reported in Clark County, Washington.
Minnesota report examines delayed identification of infants who are deaf or hard of hearing
Minnesota study examines delays in identifying infants who are deaf or hard of hearing
A report from Minnesota (2012-2016) describes delayed identification of infants who are deaf or hard of hearing. The study type, sample size…
Using public health data to target programs could help find deaf infants sooner, reducing language delays and improving long-term outcomes f…
Newborn Screening Identifies Congenital Disorders in U.S. Infants
Newborn screening programs in the U.S. identify congenital disorders in infants.
A report describes how newborn screening identifies congenital disorders in infants across the United States. No specific results, sample si…
Newborn screening programs in the U.S. identify congenital disorders in infants shortly after birth to start care as soon as possible.
Survey examines dietary supplement use among US children and adolescents
Survey examines dietary supplement use among children and teens in the United States
A survey assessed dietary supplement use in US children and adolescents aged ≤19 years. No specific results, safety data, or methodological …
A new survey looks at how common dietary supplement use is among children and teenagers in the United States.
Observational report examines HIV risk among adolescent girls and young women in Namibia
Study examines HIV risk factors among young women in Namibia
An observational report describes HIV risk among adolescent girls and young women in Namibia. Key methodological details including sample si…
A report highlights HIV risk among adolescent girls and young women in Namibia, marking early research attention to this vulnerable group.
Observational study finds COVID-19 vaccination coverage disparities widened in US counties by social vulnerability
As vaccine eligibility grew, so did gaps in who got protected.
An observational study of adults in US counties found that disparities in county-level COVID-19 vaccination coverage by social vulnerability…
As vaccine eligibility expanded, gaps in protection grew wider for adults in counties with lower socioeconomic status and more single parent…
Observational report describes infrequent fruit and vegetable intake among US young children
Are young children in the US eating enough fruits and vegetables?
An observational report describes infrequent fruit and vegetable intake among young children in the United States. No sample size, effect me…
A new report shows young children across the United States are not eating enough fruits and vegetables, highlighting a nationwide nutrition …