Health Officials Investigate Mysterious Hepatitis Cases Among Children in U.S., U.K.
In Alabama, the state has reported nine cases of hepatitis in children aged 1 to 6 years since October 2021
Half of Parents Report Giving Their Child Supplements Regularly
Similar proportion of parents report a problem with their child's diet
Health Supervision Discussed for Children With Down Syndrome
Guidance provided for counseling of pregnant women with prenatal diagnosis, care of the child from infancy through adolescence
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Three Main Barriers Hamper Weight Loss Surgery for Obese Teens
Barriers include lack of information, social stigma, and access issues related to costs
New Law Allows FDA to Police E-Cigarettes Made With Synthetic Nicotine
Vaping companies must now follow the same federal sales restrictions and age requirements as tobacco product companies
Philadelphia Becomes First U.S. City to Bring Back Indoor Mask Mandate
Philadelphia has an automatic indoor mask mandate that kicks in whenever cases in the city rise to a 'Level 2'
USPSTF Recommends Anxiety, Depression Screening for Children
Screening for MDD recommended for teens aged 12 to 18 years; anxiety screening recommended for those aged 8 to 18 years
Overall Risk of Myopericarditis Low After COVID-19 Vaccine
Overall incidence of myopericarditis does not differ significantly for those receiving COVID-19 vaccines versus non-COVID-19 vaccines
Parental Cancer Tied to Poorer Health Outcomes in Children
Higher school absenteeism, increased health care use, poorer mental health seen among children with a history of parental cancer
