News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Opinion
COVID-19 and the superspreaders: Teens
October 8, 2020
Director of adolescent medicine at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Margaret Thew shares her experience with teen behavior regarding COVID-19.
News
Pediatric fractures shift during pandemic
October 8, 2020
Yet there were more bone fractures at home and on bicycles, and more fractures in younger children.
News
One measure of child COVID-19 may be trending downward
October 8, 2020
Percentage of weekly cases occurring in children has dropped for 2 consecutive weeks.
News
HM20 Virtual: Key takeaways for the pediatric hospitalist
October 6, 2020
Here are some key concepts and takeaways from HM20 Virtual for the pediatric hospitalist.
News
Minorities bear brunt of pediatric COVID-19 cases
October 6, 2020
COVID-19 infection rates were significantly higher in children in lowest three quartiles of median family income.
News
COVID-19 may discourage pediatric flu vaccination
October 6, 2020
Approximately one-third of parents whose children received no flu vaccine last year said the pandemic made them less likely to vaccinate their children this year.
News
Children’s share of new COVID-19 cases is on the rise
September 29, 2020
“Unclear how much of the increase in child cases is due to increased testing capacity,” AAP says.