Pediatrics

What parents should know about COVID-19 vaccines and children

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the emergency use of two COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is approved for people over 16, and the Moderna vaccine is approved for people over ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Experts: Don't let guard down as COVID-19 cases peak

As the U.S. nears a national peak in the surge of the omicron variant, many states are already seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases. Mayo Clinic's Predictive Analytics Task Force has been tracking COVID-19 cases in the U.S. ...

Pediatrics

Youth sports safety during a pandemic

Besides the obvious physical benefits, youth sports provide social interaction that also can strengthen mental health. But most sports require close contact and interaction among athletes. Amid the COVID-19 setting, this ...

Pediatrics

Safety and side effects of COVID-19 vaccinations for kids

With 28 million more children in the U.S. now eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19, parents of kids 5-11 may still have questions about the vaccine and if it's safe for younger children. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Keeping those who are medically vulnerable safe from COVID-19

If you or a loved one are immunocompromised, and therefore at a higher risk of becoming severely ill from COIVD-19, it's more important than ever to plan ahead for upcoming holiday gatherings. Among those at heightened risk ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Expert discusses how COVID-19 is monitored

When someone is infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, they can feel a variety of different ways. Some people will be completely asymptomatic, while others will have symptoms, and some can even become severely ...

Health

Nutrition tips for running virtual races

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a runner who has previously participated in 5K and 10K races, as well as half-marathons and full marathons. I would rely on water and nutrition stations at the events to help fuel my performance. Now ...

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