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Injuries In Children From "Helmet-Required" Activities Rose During Pandemic
Children sustained injuries during the pandemic while they were playing sports that usually require a helmet.
Children At High Risk For COVID-19 Received Higher Level Of Protection From Vaccine
The key is to make sure every child who needs the vaccine is able to get it, and that is to combat the inequalities when it comes to access.
It Turns Out Grandchildren Helped Their Grandparents During The Pandemic
Grandparents who stopped caring for their grandchildren during the pandemic had worse mental health.
Research Has Found Driving Forces Of Vaccine Hesitancy Among Parents
As of late September 2022, only 31% of children between the ages of 5 and 11 had their COVID-19 vaccine.
The Pandemic Changed Young Adults' Personalities, But How About Their Parents?
A new study has found that the pandemic may have changed everyone’s personality forever.
Pandemic Led To Increased Diagnosis Of Type 1 Diabetes In Children
COVID-19 was linked to a 72% increase in new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in children.
Surprising Link Between Parental Literacy & COVID-19 Testing Discovered
Parents who had a higher understanding and access to medical information were more likely to take their children to be tested for the virus.
Pandemic "Stunted" Social Development Of Young Adults
As young adults go on to have children of their own, these stunted social development traits could be “passed on.”
Pfizer & Moderna Ask FDA To Approve Their "Bivalent" Booster For Children
Earlier this month, the CDC approved the Pfizer Omicron booster for those over the age of 12, but they want to have it available for younger children.
More Than 10 Million Children Have Lost Parents/Caregivers To COVID-19
It found that the number of children who have lost a parent and/or caregiver is estimated to be at 10.5 million since May 1st, 2022.
College Sports Could Protect Youth From COVID-19
College football players who are diagnosed with the virus return to practice quicker and have less severe symptoms.
Studying Long COVID-19 In Children Proves To Be Challenging
Children are at a disadvantage because the vaccines rolled out later for them.
Children Can Self-Swab For COVID-19
The study found that with age-appropriate instructions, school-aged children are able to use a nasal swab to get their own test specimens.
"Updated" COVID-19 Boosters Coming Soon For 12 & Up
Omicron-specific COVID-19 booster shot is coming soon, and it will be available for everyone over the age of 12 years old.
COVID Raises Epilepsy Risk In Kids
The study also found that this can happen up to 2 years following recovery.
Children Hospitalized With COVID-19 Or MIS-C Had Symptoms 2 Months Later
This is another reason why parents need to still be mindful about the virus.
Pandemic Highlighted The Role Of Teachers In Identifying Child Maltreatment
This absence of support from teachers shows just how vital they are when it comes to notifying child abuse and reporting it.
Colleges With COVID Precautions Effective At Avoiding Transmission
Full-occupancy, in-person learning did not lead to higher levels of transmission of the virus at Boston University.
CDC Officially Ends Test-To-Stay In Schools
Students will not need to test or quarantine if they have been exposed regardless of their vaccination status.
Less Than Half Of Parents Plan To Give Youngest Children COVID-19 Vaccine
Despite the vaccines being shown to be safe and effective, parents are still not willing to get them for their children.