Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor Editor’s note: For the latest news on COVID-19, visit http://bit.ly/AAPNewsCOVID19. Schools are no longer recommended to use cohorts, quarantines and screening testing in most situations, under updated COVID-19...
With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can’t find any?
Steven A. Abrams, MD, FAAP Answer: Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas nationwide. Current shortages have been largely caused by supply chain issues and the recent recall of several baby...
Study: COVID hospitalizations lower among infants whose mothers were vaccinated during pregnancy
Infants whose mothers were vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy were 61% less likely to be hospitalized with the virus than those whose mothers were not vaccinated while pregnant, according to a new study. “I cannot emphasize enough how today’s findings...
Vaccine for children under 5 delayed so FDA can review data on 3rd dose
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday postponed a Feb. 15 meeting of its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee to discuss the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 5 years and said the meeting likely will occur...
COVID-19 vaccine booster authorized for 16-, 17-year-olds
Federal health officials have authorized a COVID-19 vaccine booster in 16- and 17-year-olds as the omicron variant spreads to more states. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can be used as a booster for this age group at least six months after a primary series, under an...
COVID-19 Vaccine Checklist for Kids Age 5 and Up
At long last, it's the kids' turn. It's time for eligible children to get the COVID vaccine, get protected and protect the health of their families and friends. COVID-19 virus is still spreading. That's why getting the vaccine is the best thing to do for...
Coronavirus Update from Children’s Medical Group
Joanna Storey, M.D. For the doctors and staff of Children’s Medical Group, August is usually a time to finish up back-to-school shots and sports physicals and to plan for upcoming events like our fall flu vaccination effort. Unfortunately, the emergence of the...
Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science
Updated Aug. 6, 2021Print On July 27, 2021, CDC released updated guidance on the need for urgently increasing COVID-19 vaccination coverage and a recommendation for everyone in areas of substantial or high transmission to wear a mask in public...
April Covid Update from Children’s Medical Group
By Dr. Joanna Storey In the workliife of a pediatrician, April is typically the season for school shots, sports physicals, and medical exams for summer camp participation. The winter illnesses like flu are receding, and parents are visiting our offices to...
What can I do if I’m vaccinated against COVID-19, but my child isn’t? Here are activities health experts say are safe.
Adrianna Rodriguez USA TODAY https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/health/2021/03/31/pfizer-biontech-covid-vaccine-proven-safe-children-over-12/4820848001/ Parents received good news Wednesday when Pfizer-BioNTech announced its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective...
Categories