Pediatrics
Why kids hold the key to herd immunity
To win the battle against the pandemic, kids will be vital.
Apr 1, 2021
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Pediatrics
Early results show Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine safe, highly effective in adolescents
Interim study data released today show that the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine is 100% effective in preventing infections in 12-15 year olds. The vaccine is currently approved for emergency use in people 16 and older.
Apr 1, 2021
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Vaccination
Spain extends AstraZeneca vaccine jabs to over 65s
Spain's health ministry announced Tuesday that it was extending the roll-out of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to the over-65s, after recent scientific reassurances about its safety.
Mar 30, 2021
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Addiction
Cannabis almost as addictive as opioids among teens, study finds
Teenagers' addiction rates for cannabis are about the same as for prescription opioids, according to a new study of drugs and youth.
Mar 30, 2021
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Pediatrics
Parents often don't use child car seats in ride-share
A national survey of parents revealed that most parents who used ride-share services did so with their children, but only half of the respondents reported that children who were 8 years or younger traveled in the recommended ...
Mar 29, 2021
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Addiction
UN report warns of 'hidden epidemic' of elderly drug use
The UN-linked International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) called in a report published Thursday for more action on what it termed the "hidden epidemic" of drug use among older people.
Mar 25, 2021
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Vaccination
Signs of protection against COVID-19 among those vaccinated
During the last five weeks, a sharp increase in COVID transmission has been seen among most age groups in Norway, but not among the oldest who have the highest vaccination coverage.
Mar 25, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US hails first signs of vaccine success even as cases plateau
US health authorities on Wednesday welcomed falling emergency hospitalization rates among the elderly and a decline in health workers becoming infected as the first signs of the COVID vaccination campaign's success.
Mar 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Get the COVID vaccine that's available to you—and don't forget your flu shot
As the nights begin to close in and the temperatures cool, it's clear winter is approaching again.
Mar 24, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Warning over effects of pandemic on young people's mental health
Today, experts issue a 'stark warning' about the effects of the pandemic on the mental health of children and young people.
Mar 11, 2021
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