Pediatrics
Clinical
COVID-19: U.S. sets new weekly high in children
“Heightened wave of infections” brings nearly 200,000 more child cases in October.
News
Chinese American families suffer discrimination related to COVID-19
In a sample of Chinese American parents and children, reports of racial discrimination during the pandemic were common.
News
When should students resume sports after a COVID-19 diagnosis?
News
Latest week brings 44,000 more children with COVID-19
California has the most cumulative child cases, and Texas has the most deaths.
Clinical
C. difficile linked to surgery risk in pediatric Crohn’s
Patients who tested positive for Clostridoides difficile in the first year after diagnosis were more likely to go in for colectomy.
News
What’s in a number? 697,633 children with COVID-19
Already-low hospitalization and death rates among children are getting lower.
News
Flu vaccine significantly cuts pediatric hospitalizations
More than half (58%) of hospitalized children had underlying medical conditions and 38% had at least one hospitalization in the past year.
News
Fourteen-day sports hiatus recommended for children after COVID-19
Children with moderate symptoms should have an electrocardiogram before returning to sports.
News
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy ‘somewhat understandable,’ expert says
Dr. Offit predicts a vaccine may be able to be 75%-80% effective at preventing mild to moderate disease.
Opinion
COVID-19 and the superspreaders: Teens
Director of adolescent medicine at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Margaret Thew shares her experience with teen behavior regarding COVID-19....