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Gatherings Contribute to SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children

In-person school or child care attendance not associated with positive SARS-CoV-2 test

Many American children and teens aren't consuming enough liquids -- especially water -- and that lack of hydration could affect their physical and mental health

Daily Water Intake Not Adequate for Many U.S. Children

Under-hydration can pose real health risks for children, study authors say
Infants exposed to the Zika virus in utero should have their eyes examined for possible virus-related abnormalities

Infants With Potential Zika Exposure Should Have Eye Exam

All infants with potential exposure to the virus need screening eye examination, researchers say

CDC Close to New Guidance on COVID-19 Restrictions

Agency wants to give more emphasis to meaningful consequences such as hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and deaths

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has expanded approval for the cystic fibrosis drug Kalydeco (ivacaftor) to include 33 mutations of the disease

FDA OKs Kalydeco for Additional Mutations in Cystic Fibrosis

Decision based on results of laboratory testing and previous clinical trials

Medical Groups Call for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers

Mandatory vaccination is especially crucial to protect vulnerable people, including unvaccinated children and those with weakened immune systems

Total Pediatric ED Visits Decreased in 2020 Versus 2018, 2019

Total trauma number decreased by 34 percent, but proportion of trauma increased significantly

High Levels of Pesticides Found in 20 Percent of Fruits, Vegetables

Sixty-five of 100 samples of the most contaminated produce were imported, often originating from Mexico

Obesity, Weight Gain in GDM Pregnancies Linked to ADHD in Offspring

Maternal obesity with excessive weight gain linked to increased risk for ADHD in offspring versus normal weight without excessive weight gain

Pediatric Neurogenic Bladder Cases Are Not Fully Evaluated

Over 24 months, 21.5 percent of patients used overactive bladder medications; 10.8 percent underwent clean intermittent catheterization