Worldwide Routine Vaccination Coverage Down From 2019 to 2020
Global estimates decreased for coverage with third dose of DTP and polio vaccine, first dose of measles-containing vaccine
Cascade Testing Proposed for Siblings of Newborns With Cancer Genes
Surveillance for siblings of newborns with pathogenic variants in cancer genes could reduce rare child cancer deaths
Autism Spectrum Disorder Tied to Higher Risk for Self-Harm
Meta-analysis shows tripled risk for self-injurious behavior and suicidality
Seven Best Diagnostic Criteria ID’d for Childhood Psoriasis
Presence of two or more of these criteria has a sensitivity and specificity of more than 70 percent, the authors say
Maternal Exposure to Cleaning Products Tied to Offspring Asthma
Occupational exposure to indoor cleaning products at preconception, time of conception/pregnancy may increase asthma risk for child
FDA Advisors Approve Emergency Use of Pfizer Vaccine in Children 5 to 11
Vote was nearly unanimous at 17 to 0, with one abstention; FDA expected to make a final ruling in a matter of days
White House Takes More Steps to Up Supply of Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Tests will be be particularly useful during flu season because the tests can help distinguish between the flu and COVID-19
Trader Joe’s Salami Snacks Tied to 20 Salmonella Cases in Eight States
Three people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported
Overweight Less Likely in Infants With More Sleep, Fewer Awakenings
Odds of infant overweight from 1 to 6 months lower with increase in nighttime sleep duration, decrease in number of waking bouts
