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cdc updates covid guidance for schools, quarantine/isolation for public
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...
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Shows ‘100% Efficacy’ In Adolescents
New clinical trials showed that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine elicits "100% efficacy and robust antibody responses" in adolescents from 12 to 15 years old, the drug company announced Wednesday. The trial included 2,260 participants; the results are even better than...
Study: Virtual education linked with decreased physical activity, worsening emotional health
Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor A new study found virtual education during the pandemic is linked with decreased physical activity and worsening emotional health for parents and their children. The results will come as little surprise to many families. They also...
When to Use Telemedicine in Pediatrics
written by Amanda S. Penny, M.D. One of the benefits—yes, there have been some benefits—of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the increased use of telemedicine. In an effort to keep patients safe at home and staff safe at work, many doctors shifted to working virtually as...
Indoor Play Ideas: Fun Ways for Families to Connect This Winter
For many families, the worst of winter weather on top of COVID-19 safety restrictions can create some serious cabin fever. To help cope, focus on positive points that are in your control. A big upside of more indoor family time: more chances to connect with each...
Pediatricians’ Group Says School Is Priority, With Proper Safety Measures
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- A prominent U.S. doctors' group reaffirmed its recommendation this week that having kids physically in school should be the goal, while also outlining safety protocols needed to allow schools to be open. In its COVID-19...
Coronavirus Update: When Will We Vaccinate Children?
By Joanna Storey, MD For months, my partners and I have watched as our patients and their families have suffered through social isolation, school closings, child care crises, and other quarantine challenges. While fortunately, very few of our patients and their...
