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
Teen Patients Have Positive Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery
Significant reductions in weight and comorbidities are seen 10+ years after surgery
CDC Will Stop Issuing Daily Updates of COVID-19 Cases, Deaths
Move is in line with efforts to wind down other COVID-19-related tools on the CDC website
