Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Salami Sticks Rises to 31 Cases in 10 States
There have been six hospitalizations reported, but no deaths
ACAAI: Many Parents Unaware of Guidelines to Prevent Peanut Allergy
Less than half of parents and caregivers report being told by a physician to introduce child to peanut-containing foods by 11 months of age
Biden to Nominate Former FDA Head Robert Califf to Lead Agency Again
If confirmed by the Senate, Califf will direct an agency responsible for more than $2.8 trillion worth of food, medical products, and tobacco
Wealthier Parents More Likely to Get COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children
47 percent with annual incomes ≥$100,000 willing to get their child vaccinated versus only 34 percent of those with incomes less than $50,000
Federal Judge Overturns Texas Ban on School Mask Mandates
Judge said ban violated the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act because it put children with disabilities at risk
More Than 2 Million COVID-19 Home Test Kits Recalled Due to False-Positive Results
35 reports of false-positive results sent to the FDA, but no deaths have been reported
Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Pneumonia in Children
Exposure to PM2.5 above 10.75 µg/m3 associated with residence in area with high risk for community-acquired pneumonia in children
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Ambient Temperatures Linked to Hospitalization for Renal Diseases
For each 1-degree Celsius increase in daily mean temperature, estimated risk for hospitalization for renal diseases increased by 0.9 percent
Nearly 900,000 U.S. Children Under 12 Have Gotten Their First COVID-19 Shot
But some experts say that demand could begin to recede in only a matter of weeks
