Pfizer, Moderna Seek Approval of New COVID-19 Boosters for Children
'Bivalent' shots target both the original coronavirus and the omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants
AAP Calls for Prevention of Pediatric ATV-Linked Deaths, Injuries
In a policy statement, the AAP continues to recommend that children younger than 16 years of age not operate an ATV or ride as a passenger
Air Pollution Tied to Autism-Related Hospital Admissions in Children
Short-term exposure to air pollution may worsen symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in school-aged children
CDC Says Universal Masking Can Be Dropped in Some Nursing Homes, Hospitals
Masking 'remains recommended' during an outbreak among patients or 'when caring for patients who are moderately to severely immunocompromised'
Physician Burnout Significantly Increased During 2020 to 2021
Additionally, decreases in satisfaction with work-life integration and increases in depression seen
Total Number of HPV Vaccination Encounters Down During Pandemic
However, there was an increase seen in vaccinations per encounter, with seasonal variation
4.4 Million Americans Have Gotten Updated COVID-19 Boosters
Public health officials expect demand for the new booster to surge in the next few weeks
Japan to Drop COVID-19 Restrictions, Ease Entry for Tourists
Independent tourists can begin traveling to Japan on Oct. 11
Nearly One in 10 U.S. Teens, Adults Had Past-Year Depression
Sharp increases in depression seen among teens, young adults from 2015 to 2019
Unintentional Overdose Deaths in U.S. Teens Spiked in 2020
Eight in 10 teen unintentional overdose deaths involved fentanyl and other synthetic opioids
