Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Many Young Cancer Survivors Report COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
37.1 percent of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors report vaccine hesitancy; higher odds of hesitancy for females
Juul to Pay $40 Million in N.C. Case Over Vaping’s Harm to Teens
The company did not admit to any liability or wrongdoing in the settlement
Total Opioid Rx Down for Children, Young Adults in the U.S.
However, opioids still commonly dispensed, with high-risk prescribing practices suspected in young children
Heart Issues in Young COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Rare, Usually Mild, Quickly Resolve
Group of health agencies says 'risks of being unvaccinated are far greater than any rare side effects from the vaccines'
BMI in Adolescence Linked to Poor Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Adolescent BMI z-score independently linked to poor general health, diabetes, premature myocardial infarction after 24-year follow-up
Myocarditis-Like Illness Reported After COVID-19 Vaccination
Case series describes seven cases in males younger than 40 years; all patients' symptoms were resolved by the time of hospital discharge
AAP: Screen All Children for Risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Death
Because no single screening strategy can detect all conditions associated with SCA, CPR training in the community is important
Pandemic Tied to Worsening of Teens’ Mental Health
However, pandemic also tied to decrease in substance use among both boys and girls
ED Visits for Youth Suicide Attempts Began Increasing in May 2020
Suspected suicide attempt ED visits were 50.6 percent higher among girls aged 12 to 17 years for Feb. 21 to March 20, 2021, versus 2019
Catch-Up Vaccinations for Children, Teens Lagging Behind
Vaccinations substantially declined during March to May 2020; increase seen in June to September, but not enough to catch up
