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COVID-19 in pregnancy raises risk of preterm birth and severe disease
November 5, 2020
Early data support counseling pregnant women about risks for severe illness associated with infection.
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COVID-19: U.S. sets new weekly high in children
November 3, 2020
“Heightened wave of infections” brings nearly 200,000 more child cases in October.
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Chinese American families suffer discrimination related to COVID-19
October 29, 2020
In a sample of Chinese American parents and children, reports of racial discrimination during the pandemic were common.
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When should students resume sports after a COVID-19 diagnosis?
October 23, 2020
While many patients will be ready to gradually return to play after quarantining, cardiac symptoms should prompt additional evaluation.
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Latest week brings 44,000 more children with COVID-19
October 21, 2020
California has the most cumulative child cases, and Texas has the most deaths.
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C. difficile linked to surgery risk in pediatric Crohn’s
October 14, 2020
Patients who tested positive for Clostridoides difficile in the first year after diagnosis were more likely to go in for colectomy.
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What’s in a number? 697,633 children with COVID-19
October 13, 2020
Already-low hospitalization and death rates among children are getting lower.
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Flu vaccine significantly cuts pediatric hospitalizations
October 13, 2020
More than half (58%) of hospitalized children had underlying medical conditions and 38% had at least one hospitalization in the past year.
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Fourteen-day sports hiatus recommended for children after COVID-19
October 13, 2020
Children with moderate symptoms should have an electrocardiogram before returning to sports.
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy ‘somewhat understandable,’ expert says
October 8, 2020
Dr. Offit predicts a vaccine may be able to be 75%-80% effective at preventing mild to moderate disease.
