COVID-19 hospitalization rates increased among children and adolescents during Omicron
COVID-19 hospitalizations increased among children and adolescents during Omicron
An observational report from 14 states found increases in COVID-19 hospitalization rates among children and adolescents during the Omicron p…
COVID-19 hospitalizations rose among children and adolescents during the Omicron variant, with the highest increase seen in unvaccinated you…
Observational report examines infant homicide rates in context of Safe Haven Laws
Do Safe Haven Laws protect infants? A new report examines homicide rates
An observational report examined infant homicide rates in the United States within the context of Safe Haven Laws.
A new report examines whether Safe Haven Laws across the U.S. are actually lowering the rate of infant homicides.
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.
A 2014 U.S. report defined acute flaccid myelitis after doctors noticed previously healthy children suddenly developing arm or leg weakness …
Survey finds two-thirds of U.S. adults report adverse childhood experiences
How many adults carry childhood trauma? A new survey finds two-thirds do
A U.S. survey of adults found that two-thirds reported experiencing adverse childhood experiences.
A new survey reveals two-thirds of U.S. adults experienced at least one adverse childhood event like abuse, neglect, or family substance abu…
Adverse childhood experiences studied among U.S. high school students
Report examines adverse childhood experiences among U.S. high school students
An observational report examined adverse childhood experiences among U.S.
A new report highlights that adverse childhood experiences like abuse and neglect are being closely monitored among U.S. high school student…
Report describes adolescents' experiences with multiple forms of violence at school and in community
Report examines adolescents' experiences with violence at school and in their communities
An observational report describes adolescents' experiences with multiple forms of violence at school and in the community in the United Stat…
A new report describes adolescents' experiences with multiple forms of violence at school and in their communities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Using public health data to target programs could help find deaf infants sooner, reducing language delays and improving long-term outcomes f…