2.5 Million Middle and High Schoolers Report Smoking E-Cigarettes
Flavored products, disposable devices are the most popular
FDA Approves New Bivalent COVID-19 Booster for Use in Children
Moderna vaccine is authorized for children down to 6 years old, while Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is approved for children as young as 5 years
FDA Approves Boostrix for Third-Trimester Administration
Approval is specifically for use during pregnancy to prevent pertussis in infants whose mothers are vaccinated during pregnancy
One in Five U.S. Adults Report Household Food Insecurity
Rates higher among families with children and among Black and Hispanic individuals
7 Million U.S. Women Live in Maternity Care ‘Deserts’
Report from the March of Dimes states care is actually diminishing in places where it is needed most
USPSTF Recommends Depression, Anxiety Screening for Teens
Screening for MDD recommended for teens aged 12 to 18 years; anxiety screening recommended for children aged 8 to 18 years
Antenatal Steroids May Improve Outcomes in Extreme Preemies
Full course of antenatal steroids at GA 22 weeks or earlier tied to greater likelihood of survival to discharge, survival without major morbidity
Risk for Type 1 Diabetes in Children May Rise After COVID-19
Increased risk persists for up to six months postinfection for pediatric patients aged 0 to 18 years
Patient Care Delayed at Large Hospital Chain After Ransomware Attack
Attack on CommonSpirit Health, the fourth-largest U.S. health system, led to delays in surgeries, patient care, and appointments
Early Steroid Use Does Not Cut Hospital Stay for Non-MIS-C COVID-19
Early use of steroids in children hospitalized for COVID-19 without MIS-C not associated with shorter length of stay
