Vaccination
UK opts not to vaccinate most under-18s against COVID-19
The British government has decided not to inoculate most children and teenagers against COVID-19 until more safety data on the vaccines become available.
Jul 19, 2021
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News tagged with vulnerable children
Pediatrics
India national school meal program linked to improved growth in children of beneficiaries
Women who received free meals in primary school have children with improved linear growth, according to a new study by researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
Jul 12, 2021
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Vaccination
Should we delay COVID-19 vaccination in children?
The net benefit of vaccinating children is unclear, and vulnerable people worldwide should be prioritized instead, say experts in The BMJ today.
Jul 8, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Ban all unhealthy food advertisements to tackle childhood obesity, urge researchers
Today, the UK Government announced plans to ban unhealthy food advertisements on TV before 9pm and all paid-for online advertisements. This proposal is supported by recent evidence presented to the Government by the Warwick ...
Jun 24, 2021
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Pediatrics
Giving a voice to child victims of family abuse and neglect
Children with documented child protection concerns are four times as likely to die before they reach their 16th birthday, according to confronting new research from the University of South Australia.
Jun 10, 2021
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Neuroscience
Scientists say active early learning shapes the adult brain
An enhanced learning environment during the first five years of life shapes the brain in ways that are apparent four decades later, say Virginia Tech and University of Pennsylvania scientists writing in the June edition of ...
Jun 1, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Vaccines for all pave way to loosen masks, social distancing restrictions
Major announcements this week from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are moving the U.S. closer to controlling the COVID-19 pandemic in this country. The ...
May 17, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Study shows how some severely obese children were negatively affected by the COVID-19 lockdown
New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May) shows that for some children with severe obesity, the COVID-19 lockdown had a negative impact on physical activity and eating habits, ...
May 11, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows how lockdown has increased mental health difficulties for vulnerable children
The pandemic increased mental health problems among vulnerable children, with financial strain on parents a major factor, a study by Cardiff University has found.
Apr 28, 2021
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Health
How climate change affects children's health and well-being
Climate change can have a detrimental effect on children's health, yet there are few studies investigating how climate change affects child health. A recent study were researchers compiled 300 articles shows that child health ...
Mar 22, 2021
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