Vaccine Coverage Examined Among Adolescents Age 13 to 17 Years
Coverage with at least one MenACWY dose by age 13 years was 5.1 percentage points lower for those who reached age 13 years in 2021 versus 2019
Risk for Vaping Up for Physically Active High School Students
Those who are physically active two to three or four to five days/week have 11 and 23 percent higher risk for EVP use, respectively
Deadly ‘Rainbow Fentanyl’ Looks Like Candy, Could Entice Children
DEA and other law enforcement officials seized brightly colored fentanyl and fentanyl pills in 18 states in August
Dolutegravir Compared With Other Regimens for HIV in Pregnancy
Viral suppression at delivery less frequent with atazanavir-ritonavir, raltegravir than dolutegravir; no difference in adverse birth outcomes
Maternal Depression Does Not Predict Child Behavior Problems
However, behavioral problems in children, including children with autism, predict maternal depression
SARS-CoV-2 Infections Frequently Asymptomatic in Children
Infections most often asymptomatic for children aged 0 to 4 years; for adults, but not children, number of symptoms linked to viral load
Digital Self-Harm Linked to Suicidal Thoughts, Suicide Attempts
Adolescents engaging in digital self-harm have increased likelihood of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts
U.S. Life Expectancy Decreased 0.9 Years From 2020 to 2021
Declines in life expectancy seen for males and females, and for all race and Hispanic-origin groups
Hot, Humid Weather Linked to Mental Disorder-Related ED Visits
Association strongest for those with psychoactive substance use, mood disorders, adult behavior disorders
FDA Approves Omicron-Specific Booster Shots From Pfizer, Moderna
Vaccine advisory panel for the CDC set to meet Thursday and Friday to discuss who should get the updated boosters
