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Category: Child Health

Child Health, Coronavirus, COVID

WITH COVID RATES HIGH, WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MASKING AND TESTING

May 24, 2022

The risk of exposure to COVID-19 is higher than a month ago, both within schools and in the community. That’s why Public Health has been recommending wearing masks in indoor public settings and other prevention measures, particularly since we reached the Medium Community Level.

Child Health, Mental Health

These strategies and life hacks can help anyone with ADHD, as well as those who struggle with attention problems but don’t have a diagnosis

May 12, 2022

A simple organizational system can improve focus by providing a way to keep track of important activities. Ideally the system is centered on one tool, such as a notebook or phone app, assuming the phone is not too distracting.

Child Health, Coronavirus, COVID, Hepatitis

Hepatitis outbreak in children: explainer on adenovirus type 41, the possible culprit

April 28, 2022

One suspect is infection by an adenovirus. Adenoviruses are a large group of viruses that can infect a wide range of animals as well as humans. They got their name from the tissue they were initially isolated from: the adenoids (tonsils).

Alternative Medicine, Child Health, Drugs, Supplements

CBD and parents’ attitudes about giving it to children

February 24, 2022

“Anecdotal stories of children benefiting from CBD may sound alluring but just because it’s a plant product doesn’t necessarily make it safe or effective in children.”

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Child Health, Health Policy, Vaccines

Polio, Chickenpox, Measles, Now Covid. It’s Time to Consult History on School Vaccine Mandates

February 9, 2022

History holds lessons for why low vaccination rates for children are so risky and why officials should strongly consider school mandates for the covid vaccine.

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of a cell heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sample. The black area in the image is extracellular space between the cells. Image captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: NIAID
Child Health, Coronavirus

Washington state COVID-19 outbreaks traced to high school wrestling tournaments

December 15, 2021

The number of cases linked to the events is estimated to be between 80 and 90, but as this investigation is ongoing, the total may change.

Child Health, Newborn and Infant Health, Sexually Transmitted Disease, Syphilis

Babies Are Dying of Syphilis. It’s 100% Preventable.

November 5, 2021

There was a time when CDC officials thought they could eliminate syphilis among adults and babies. But the effort lost steam and cases have crept up again.

Child Health, Nurses

School Nurse Deficit Deepens as States Seek Relief

November 1, 2021

Since school doors opened this fall, school nurses have been working nonstop on COVID-19 contact tracing and quarantines.

Child Health, Coronavirus, COVID, Mental Health

More than 140,000 U.S. Children Lost a Primary or Secondary Caregiver Due to the COVID-19

October 8, 2021

Overall, the study shows that approximately 1 out of 500 children in the United States has experienced COVID-19-associated orphanhood or death of a grandparent caregiver.

Child Health, Coronavirus

As More Kids Are Quarantined, Lawmakers Rethink Mask Policies

September 20, 2021

Seventeen states and the District of Columbia require everyone to wear masks in K-12 schools. Six states prohibit any such requirement, and 24 states leave the decision up to local school districts. Two states have had mask mandate bans overturned, and Florida had an overturned ban reinstated.

Child drawing with crayons
Child Health, Coronavirus, COVID

Scientists Examine Kids’ Unique Immune Systems as More Fall Victim to Covid

September 17, 2021

Until the delta variant laid siege this summer, nearly all children seemed to be spared from the worst ravages of covid, for reasons scientists didn’t totally understand. Now, nearly 30% of cases are in children.

Child Health, Mental Health

Back-to-school mental health tips

September 13, 2021

New THINK Toolbox among resources to help address behavioral health impacts of the pandemic.

Child Health, Coronavirus, Vaccines

How schools can reopen safely — a UW epidemiologist explains what works and what’s not worth the effort.

August 16, 2021

Vaccines and masking work well for preventing COVID-19 outbreaks in schools, but other strategies like plexiglass barriers and temperature checks are probably not worth the effort.

Child Health, Coronavirus, Vaccines

Masks will be required for all K-12 students and staff in Washington state schools

July 28, 2021

Given the high mixing of vaccinated and unvaccinated people in schools and the fact that vaccines are not available to children younger than 12, universal masking will be required in all K-12 schools.

Child Health, Coronavirus, Pregnancy, Vaccines, Women's Health

Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant or breastfeeding?

July 28, 2021

Experts explain the safety, evidence and clinical trials

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