Survey finds 82.9 per 1,000 injury rate from sports and recreation among US youth
How often do kids get hurt playing sports or having fun? New data shows the rate.
A US survey report covering 2015-2017 found a rate of 82.9 sports, recreation, and leisure injuries per 1,000 children and adolescents aged …
For every 1,000 kids aged 1 to 17, about 83 suffered a sports or recreation injury between 2015 and 2017, highlighting how common these acci…
COVID-19 pandemic effects on routine pediatric vaccine ordering and administration in the US
Report examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affected routine childhood vaccinations
An observational report describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine pediatric vaccination in the United States. Specific study …
A new report examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the process of ordering and administering routine childhood vaccines in the United …
Survey explores adolescent COVID-19 vaccination acceptance and influencing factors in US
What would make teens and parents more open to COVID-19 vaccination?
A US survey of adolescents and parents examined COVID-19 vaccination acceptance and factors that might increase adolescent vaccination. The …
A new survey asks teens and parents what information about COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness would make them more willing to get the…
Pediatric Emergency Visits Decreased During COVID-19 Pandemic, With COVID-19 Cases Predominating
Did fewer kids go to the ER during the pandemic? A new report suggests yes.
An observational report of U.S. emergency departments found pediatric visits decreased in 2020, 2021, and January 2022 compared to 2019, whi…
Overall pediatric emergency room visits dropped in 2020, 2021, and January 2022 compared to 2019, while COVID-19 cases became the main reaso…
Coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 and influenza studied in hospitalized or deceased pediatric patients
U.S. report examines COVID-19 and flu coinfection in hospitalized children
An observational report examined SARS-CoV-2 and influenza coinfection in children and adolescents aged 18 years who were hospitalized or die…
A U.S. report tracks hospitalized children with both COVID-19 and the flu during the 2021-22 season, though specific results and safety conc…
Report describes COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccination coverage and intent among US adolescents and adults
How many people plan to get the updated COVID booster? A new report looks at intent.
An observational report describes COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccination coverage and intent among adolescents and adults in the United State…
A new report tracks how many Americans plan to get the updated COVID booster and who has already received the shot.
Case report links imported pediatric medications contaminated with diethylene glycol to acute kidney injury in Gambian children
What's harming children in The Gambia? Contaminated imported medicine.
A case report from The Gambia describes acute kidney injury in children linked to imported pediatric medications contaminated with diethylen…
Contaminated imported medicine in The Gambia is causing acute kidney injury in children, exposing a dangerous gap in the global supply chain…
COVID-19 hospitalizations described among U.S. infants younger than six months
How many babies under six months are hospitalized with COVID-19?
An observational report from 13 states describes COVID-19-associated hospitalizations among infants younger than six months in the United St…
A new report shows infants under six months are being hospitalized with COVID-19, highlighting risks for babies too young to be vaccinated.
Safety monitoring report examines adverse reactions to third COVID-19 vaccine dose in young children
Safety monitoring report examines third COVID-19 vaccine dose in young children
A safety monitoring report from the United States describes adverse reaction monitoring following a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine in childr…
A safety report tracks reactions in young children after their third COVID-19 vaccine dose, focusing on monitoring for any signals in kids a…
Measles outbreak reported among unvaccinated children in Illinois apartment complex
Measles outbreak reported among unvaccinated children in Illinois apartment complex
An outbreak investigation report describes a measles outbreak among unvaccinated, vaccine-eligible children at an apartment complex in Cook …
Unvaccinated children in an Illinois apartment complex are now facing a measles outbreak, proving that skipping shots leaves families vulner…
Well-child checkup rates increased among US children from 2008 to 2018
Are more kids getting their annual checkups? Survey shows a decade of improvement.
An observational survey report of US children under 18 found the percentage receiving a well-child checkup in the past year increased from 7…
More kids are getting their annual checkups, with visits rising from 76% in 2008 to over 86% by 2018.
Observational report compares pediatric COVID-19 cases in counties with and without school mask requirements
Study compares pediatric COVID-19 cases in counties with and without school mask rules
An observational report examined pediatric COVID-19 cases in U.S. counties with and without school mask requirements from July 1 to Septembe…
A recent report describes pediatric COVID-19 cases in counties with and without school mask requirements during the summer of 2021.