Field report describes nirsevimab rollout for RSV prevention in New York City infants
How many New York City infants got the new RSV shot this season?
A field report describes the rollout of nirsevimab for RSV prevention in infants born during the recommended administration period in New Yo…
New York City health officials released an early look at how many eligible infants received the new RSV shot this season.
Survey examines neighborhood violence exposure among US children and adolescents aged 5-17
Survey examines how many U.S. children have experienced or seen neighborhood violence
A US survey report describes neighborhood violence exposure among children and adolescents aged 5-17 years.
A new survey shows many U.S. children between ages 5 and 17 have been hurt by or witnessed violence in their neighborhoods.
Survey examines urgent care and retail clinic utilization among US children and adolescents
Survey examines urgent care and retail clinic use among US children and teens
A US survey report describes urgent care and retail clinic utilization among children and adolescents aged ≤17 years over the past 12 months…
A new survey explores how often US children and teens visit urgent care centers or clinics inside drug stores and grocery shops.
Childhood violence exposure linked to later perpetration in young men across eight LMICs
Study examines links between childhood violence exposure and violence by young men
An observational report examined associations between childhood exposure to violence and later physical and sexual violence perpetration amo…
A new report looks at how childhood violence exposure connects to physical or sexual violence committed by young men in eight countries.
MIS-C Reported in US Children and Adolescents Following COVID-19 Onset
U.S. report describes MIS-C inflammatory syndrome in children after COVID-19
An observational report from the United States describes clinical signs and symptoms of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C…
A U.S. health report describes cases of a serious inflammatory condition in children that appeared after they had COVID-19.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two US infants developed dangerous infections linked to powdered formula and breast pump equipment, prompting health officials to issue an a…