Survey finds higher rates of serious emotional or behavioral difficulties in nonmetropolitan youth
Are kids in rural areas more likely to face serious emotional struggles?
A U.S. survey of children and adolescents aged 4-17 years found the percentage with serious emotional or behavioral difficulties was higher …
A national survey found that 6.7% of children in rural areas faced serious emotional difficulties, compared to 5.3% in cities.
Surveillance defines acute flaccid myelitis in children during EV-D68 outbreak
U.S. surveillance report defines acute flaccid myelitis in children after virus outbreak
U.S. surveillance data from 2014 defined acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) as a distinct entity in children. Reports noted acute limb weakness in…
A 2014 U.S. report defined acute flaccid myelitis after doctors noticed previously healthy children suddenly developing arm or leg weakness …
Observational data show fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations and symptoms in U.S. children versus adults
Early U.S. data suggests children with COVID-19 may have milder symptoms than adults
A preliminary observational description of pediatric COVID-19 cases in the U.S. suggests relatively few children are hospitalized and fewer …
Early U.S. data suggests children with COVID-19 may have milder symptoms than adults, with fewer hospitalizations and less fever or cough re…
National survey estimates vaccination coverage among US adolescents aged 13-17 years.
National report tracks vaccination coverage among U.S. adolescents aged 13 to 17
A national observational report estimated vaccination coverage for US adolescents aged 13-17 years, based on a sample of 18,700 individuals.…
A national report tracks vaccination rates for 18,700 U.S. teens aged 13 to 17, offering a snapshot of coverage across the country.
Global rubella vaccine coverage reaches 87% of countries, but elimination achieved in only 42%
How close are we to wiping out rubella worldwide?
A global surveillance report covering 194 countries from 2000-2018 found 168 countries (87%) protect infants with rubella-containing vaccine…
While 168 countries now protect infants with rubella vaccines, only 81 have eliminated the virus entirely, leaving millions still at risk of…
Case report links childhood lead poisoning in Las Vegas to turmeric spice exposure
Las Vegas case report links childhood lead poisoning to turmeric spices
A case report describes childhood lead poisoning in Las Vegas associated with exposure to turmeric spices. This observational evidence sugge…
Las Vegas health officials found a link between childhood lead poisoning and turmeric spices, highlighting the need for food safety monitori…
CSTE and CDC develop surveillance case definition for MIS-C associated with SARS-CoV-2
How do doctors define the dangerous COVID-related illness in children?
The CSTE and CDC have developed a surveillance case definition for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with SAR…
Doctors now have a clear, shared definition to identify Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, a serious condition where different p…
Case report links Cronobacter sakazakii infections in two infants to powdered formula and breast pump equipment
Two infants got sick. Their infections were linked to formula and breast pump gear.
A case report describes two infants in the United States with Cronobacter sakazakii infections. The infections were linked to exposure to po…
Two US infants developed dangerous infections linked to powdered formula and breast pump equipment, prompting health officials to issue an a…
Surveillance report describes influenza-associated encephalopathy or encephalitis in US children
What happens when the flu affects a child's brain? A new report describes cases.
A US surveillance report describes cases of influenza-associated encephalopathy or encephalitis in children. This is a descriptive case seri…
A new report describes cases where the flu virus affected children's brains, causing inflammation of the nervous system during recent flu se…
Survey reports on ADHD diagnosis prevalence among US children and adolescents aged 5-17 years
How many US children have been diagnosed with ADHD? A new survey looks for answers.
A US survey report describes the percentage of children and adolescents aged 5-17 years who have ever received an ADHD diagnosis. The specif…
A new survey asks how many US children aged 5 to 17 have ever received an ADHD diagnosis to help families understand the condition's prevale…
U.S. pediatric hospitals report increase in Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia discharges in children
Report notes increase in childhood pneumonia hospitalizations linked to Mycoplasma bacteria
An observational report from U.S. pediatric hospitals indicates an increase in hospital discharges of children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae-as…
U.S. pediatric hospitals saw more children hospitalized for Mycoplasma pneumonia in 2024, signaling a pattern health officials are watching.
Interim data show 2019-20 flu vaccine reduced doctor visit risk by 45% overall, 55% in children
How well did this year's flu shot work? Early data shows protection, especially for kids.
Preliminary observational estimates from the U.S. population suggest the 2019-20 seasonal influenza vaccine was associated with a 45% lower …
Early data shows this year's flu shot cuts the risk of seeing a doctor for the flu by 45% overall and 55% for children.