CDC Lowers Estimate of Omicron Prevalence in the United States
Predictions likely to become more accurate as researchers learn more about omicron
Omicron Might Help Shield Against Delta, New Research Suggests
As omicron appears to produce less severe illness than delta, its overall effect might end up having a positive side
CDC Reduces Recommended Isolation Time for People With COVID-19
Agency also released updated emergency guidance for health care facilities, decreasing isolation time after infection with COVID-19
Lower Socioeconomic Status Linked to Incidence of Orofacial Clefts
Receiving assistance under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children associated with cleft palate only
Unclear Labeling Tied to Sesame Food Allergy
Less than half of packaged food products tied to clinical reactions did not declare sesame on the label
U.S. Adults Support Net-Risk Pediatric Research
Most support pediatric research posing minimal risk and research posing greater risk if it has high social value
As Omicron Spreads, Child Hospitalizations Climb 30 Percent in Past Week
By Dec. 28, country had an average of 260 pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations each day
New Model Predicts Pediatric Pneumonia With Reduced X-Ray Need
Three variables in the model included age, fever duration, and decreased breath sounds
Few Providers Discuss Transportation With Autistic Patients
Only 8 percent of providers say they have adequate knowledge to assess driving readiness among autistic patients
Omicron Cases Pass U.S. Peak Seen With Delta
However, numbers of hospitalizations have not yet reached those higher levels
