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.
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.
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.
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.
Measles vaccine coverage increased in Eastern Mediterranean children but remains below elimination target
Are we getting closer to eliminating measles in the Eastern Mediterranean?
An observational study of children in the Eastern Mediterranean Region from 2013-2018 found that the number receiving two measles vaccine do…
More children in the Eastern Mediterranean received two measles vaccine doses between 2013 and 2018, yet coverage still falls short of the 9…
U.S. emergency department visits for child abuse and neglect compared before and during COVID-19
Did child abuse emergency visits change during the pandemic?
An observational report compared trends in U.S.
A new report compares emergency department visits for child abuse before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to see if fears about isolated fam…
Safety monitoring report examines Pfizer-BioNTech booster vaccination in adolescents aged 12-17
U.S. monitors safety of Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots in adolescents aged 12-17
A safety monitoring report from the United States describes post-authorization surveillance of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster in adole…
U.S. health officials are monitoring the safety of Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots in children and teenagers aged 12 to 17 years.
COVID-NET report describes COVID-19 hospitalization rates in infants and children aged 0-4 years
Report describes COVID-19 hospitalization rates in young children under age 5
An observational report from the COVID-NET network describes COVID-19 hospitalization rates among infants and children aged 0-4 years with…
A public health report describes COVID-19 hospitalization rates in infants and children aged 0-4 years, including during the Omicron variant…
U.S. kindergarten vaccination coverage and exemption rates assessed during 2020-21 school year
CDC reports on kindergarten vaccination coverage and exemption rates for 2020-21 school year
An observational report assessed vaccination coverage and exemption rates among U.S.
CDC data shows kindergarten vaccination coverage and exemption rates for the 2020-21 school year, a period disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemi…
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.
Field report examines dengue virus infection prevalence in U.S. Virgin Islands youth
How many kids in the U.S. Virgin Islands have had dengue?
A field report from the U.S. Virgin Islands assessed the prevalence of previous dengue virus infection in children and adolescents.
Health officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands are checking how common past dengue infections are among children and adolescents.
Report examines COVID-19 vaccine provider availability and coverage in US children aged 5-11
Report examines COVID-19 vaccine access for children and how it relates to vaccination rates
A report examined the relationship between COVID-19 vaccine provider availability and vaccination coverage among children aged 5-11 years in…
A new report links how easy it is for families to find COVID-19 vaccine spots with higher vaccination rates among children aged 5 to 11 acro…