March 12, 2021 Global rise in childhood mental health issues amid pandemic By the time his parents rushed him to the hospital, 11-year-old Pablo was barely eating and had stopped drinking entirely. Weakened by months of self-privation, his heart had slowed to a crawl and his kidneys were faltering. Medics injected him with fluids and fed him through a tube — first steps toward stitching together yet another child coming apart amid the tumult of the coronavirus crisis.
March 5, 2021 When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves before too long.
March 4, 2021 Flu kills 1 child this season amid steep decline in cases: CDC Thousands of American lives have been lost to the novel coronavirus this past year, but one historically lethal illness has taken a backseat this season: the flu, which, according to federal health estimates, has killed only one child this year.
February 26, 2021 Annie’s removing a chemical in mac and cheese linked to fertility issues Annie’s Homegrown, largely known for its macaroni and cheese, is taking steps to remove a potentially harmful class of chemicals, called ortho-phthalates from its products and packaging materials.
February 26, 2021 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial in kids ages 12 to 17 hits full enrollment Moderna has completed enrollment for a Phase 2/3 study of its COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents ages 12 to 17.
February 25, 2021 Patty Murray accuses Rand Paul of ‘harmful misrepresentations’ with questions on child gender surgeries Sen. Rand Paul asked whether minors should be allowed to permanently change their genders Thursday, and Senate Health, Education Labor and Pensions Committee Chair Patty Murray, D-Washington, accused him of making “ideological and harmful misrepresentations.”
February 25, 2021 FDA warns against feeding infants homemade formula after illnesses The Food and Drug Administration warning parents and caregivers against making or feeding infants homemade formula.
February 24, 2021 Common cold outbreaks to be expected as schools reopen, CDC warns Outbreaks of the common cold could become more commonplace as schools reopen for in-person learning, according to a new report from the Centers for Diease Control and Prevention.
February 24, 2021 Cases of rare coronavirus-linked inflammatory illness in children reported in Virginia: officials Five more cases of a rare but potentially serious coronavirus-related inflammatory condition in children have been reported in Virginia, health officials there said.
February 23, 2021 Michigan boy with rare coronavirus-related inflammatory illness endures 4 amputations A 10-year-old boy in Michigan has undergone four amputations of his hands and legs after a rare bout of a serious coronavirus-related inflammatory condition.