AAP Releases 2021 Child, Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Updates include information regarding allergic reactions to influenza vaccines, administration of quadrivalent live attenuated flu vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccination Intent Increased From Sept. to Dec. 2020
Intent to receive vaccination increased among adults aged 65 years and older, essential workers, and younger adults with underlying conditions
CDC: COVID-19 Quarantines Not Necessary for Vaccinated People
However, vaccinated individuals should still practice social distancing, take other precautions
Oral HPV Infection Detected in Infants, Young Children
Persistent, oral, high-risk HPV infection for children linked to oral HPV carriage of mother at birth, seroconversion of mother to high-risk HPV
Group A Strep Exposure Does Not Worsen Chronic Tic in Youth
GAS exposures associated with longitudinal changes of hyperactivity-impulsivity symptom severity
Modifications Can Improve Mask Efficacy for Reducing Exposure
Receiver's exposure maximally reduced (>95 percent) when source and receiver were fitted with modified medical procedure masks
Millions of Counterfeit N95 Face Masks Sold to Americans
The fake 3M masks were sold to hospitals, medical facilities, and government agencies
Supreme Court Should Uphold Affordable Care Act: Biden Administration
Health law provides about 23 million people with health insurance, prevents discrimination against preexisting conditions
Shortage Forces Temporary Closure of Five LA COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Including Dodger Stadium, which is one of the largest vaccination centers in the United States
WHO: Global Tally of New COVID-19 Cases Declines for Fourth Straight Week
Last week, there were more than 3.1 million new cases globally, a 17 percent decline from the previous week
