Pfizer, Moderna to Expand Vaccine Studies in Young Children
Companies made the move after FDA told them that the initial size and scope of their studies were not enough to detect the rare side effects
Most Inflammatory, Cardiac Manifestations of MIS-C Resolve
Most inflammatory markers normalized by one to four weeks; however, elevated double-negative T cells seen in 92 percent at one to four months
Survival Up for Multiple Cancer Types for Teens, Young Adults
Limited or no improvement seen in female breast cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and bone and joint sarcomas
Medical Groups Call for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers
Mandatory vaccination is especially crucial to protect vulnerable people, including unvaccinated children and those with weakened immune systems
Survey Shows U.S. Parents Split on COVID-19 Vaccination for Children Under 12
Many parents said the recommendation of their child's health care provider will be influential in their decision
Carboplatin Intensification Beneficial for Group 3 Medulloblastoma
Therapy intensification with carboplatin improved five-year event-free survival in children with high-risk group 3 medulloblastoma only
Screen Time Tied to Cognition, Behavior in Children Born Preterm
More than two hours of daily screen time may contribute to adverse outcomes in children aged 6 to 7 years who were extremely preterm at birth
Vaccinations Start to Climb in States Hit Hard by Delta Variant
Variant, which first emerged in India, now accounts for an estimated 83 percent of coronavirus samples genetically identified in the United States
Circulation of Respiratory Viruses Low During COVID-19 Pandemic
Influenza activity decreased in March 2020, remained low through May 2021; decrease seen in other viruses, with no increase until Spring 2021
