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As omicron surges, effort to vaccinate young children stalls

Two months after Pfizer's covid vaccine was authorized for children ages 5 to 11, just 27% have received at least one shot, according to Jan. 12 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Only 18%, or 5 million kids, have both doses.

15 Jan 2022

BNT162b2 COVID vaccine 94% effective against adolescent hospitalization

A recent study revealed the effectiveness of 93% for the BNT162b2 vaccine against COVID-19 hospitalization among adolescents (12 to 18 years). This study included 179 patients at 19 sites in 16 states. The same group of researchers have extended their analysis to 31 locations in 23 states across the U.S. and recruited 266 more patients who had been hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

13 Jan 2022

Flu vaccines can be lifesaving for children, study shows

A new CDC study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases (CID) shows that flu vaccination protected children against serious flu illness even when they were infected with a flu virus that was antigenically different from the vaccine virus.

13 Jan 2022

Study confirms waning immunity in adolescents following two doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers test the durability of antibodies produced by a vaccine-induced full-length SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and receptor-binding domain.

13 Jan 2022

Harmful effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women and their newborns

Pregnant women should get vaccinated to minimize the detrimental health effects COVID-19 has on the placenta, the fetus and the newborn, states Roberta L. DeBiasi, M.D., M.S., division chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Children's National Hospital in an editorial published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

13 Jan 2022

Study: Babies born via uncomplicated cesarean delivery should not need antibiotics at birth

Infants born via uncomplicated cesarean delivery, without labor or membrane rupture before delivery and no concern for infection, should not need antibiotics at birth, according to a study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

13 Jan 2022

Young children’s mobility, motor skills linked with good vision and eye health

Toddler and young children’s mobility and motor skills – and preschool development – are closely aligned with good vision and eye health.

13 Jan 2022

Study finds reductions in hospital admissions for childhood infections during first year of pandemic

During the first year or so of the covid-19 pandemic, there were dramatic reductions in hospital admissions for common and severe childhood infections in England, most likely due to social distancing measures, school and workplace closures, and travel restrictions, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

13 Jan 2022

Using lab-grown stomachs to shed light on the symptoms of COVID-19

Could lab-grown 'mini-stomachs' be used to look at COVID-19 symptoms in children? In this interview, we speak to Paolo De Coppi to find out more.

13 Jan 2022

Specific behavioral markers can indicate developmental problems in preterm infants

There are a number of risks associated with preterm infants born before 32 weeks. One of these is an increased chance of behavioral and attention problems. Previous studies suggest there might be early indicators of problems that develop in childhood, but results lacked consistency.

13 Jan 2022

Teaching kids through guided play can support key aspects of their learning and development

Teaching younger children through 'guided' play can support key aspects of their learning and development at least as well, and sometimes better, than traditional, direct instruction, according to a new analysis.

12 Jan 2022

How much protection does SARS-CoV-2 infection provide against reinfection?

Researchers determine whether previous SARS-CoV-2 infection protects from reinfection.

12 Jan 2022

Starting hormone treatment in adolescence linked to better mental health in transgender people

For transgender people, starting gender-affirming hormone treatment in adolescence is linked to better mental health than waiting until adulthood, according to new research led by the Stanford University School of Medicine.

12 Jan 2022

Danish household study shows COVID vaccinates reduce susceptibility and transmissibility

A new study discusses the effect of vaccines against COVID-19 on the transmissibility and susceptibility of vaccine recipients to SARS-CoV-2.

11 Jan 2022

GI problems experienced by children with ASD have a significant impact on wellbeing of their families

Gastrointestinal (GI) problems are common in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). According to new research from Kennedy Krieger Institute, GI problems experienced by individuals with ASD have a significant impact on the wellness of the individual and also on their family members.

11 Jan 2022

International study offers a clearer picture of COVID-19's impact on children

A new international study offers a clearer picture of the impact of COVID-19 infection and the risk of severe outcomes on young people around the world.

11 Jan 2022

Low birth weight among IVF babies unlikely to be driven by the reproductive technology

Children conceived through medically assisted reproduction are more likely to be born premature and are at greater risk of being born small than naturally conceived babies, according to new research published today by the UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies in collaboration with the University of Utah.

11 Jan 2022

Child Health News

As omicron surges, effort to vaccinate young children stalls

BNT162b2 COVID vaccine 94% effective against adolescent hospitalization

Flu vaccines can be lifesaving for children, study shows

Study confirms waning immunity in adolescents following two doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Harmful effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women and their newborns

Study: Babies born via uncomplicated cesarean delivery should not need antibiotics at birth

Young children’s mobility, motor skills linked with good vision and eye health

Study finds reductions in hospital admissions for childhood infections during first year of pandemic

Using lab-grown stomachs to shed light on the symptoms of COVID-19

Specific behavioral markers can indicate developmental problems in preterm infants

Teaching kids through guided play can support key aspects of their learning and development

How much protection does SARS-CoV-2 infection provide against reinfection?

Starting hormone treatment in adolescence linked to better mental health in transgender people

Danish household study shows COVID vaccinates reduce susceptibility and transmissibility

GI problems experienced by children with ASD have a significant impact on wellbeing of their families

International study offers a clearer picture of COVID-19's impact on children

Low birth weight among IVF babies unlikely to be driven by the reproductive technology

Secondhand nicotine vaping at home may increase risk of bronchitic symptoms in young adults

Study reveals widespread impact of COVID-19 pandemic on maternal and newborn care in Europe

Scientists receive grants to advance research on imaging system to monitor uterine contractions

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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