Category: Child Health
Influenza B outbreak seems to have peaked but virus still active in King County
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which like Influenza B can hit kids hard, is also causing illnesses in King County
California starts screening children for ‘toxic stress’
Starting this year pediatric visits in California may involve questions about touchy family topics, such as divorce or a parent who struggles with alcoholism.
Despite the Same DNA, Severity of Autism Varies Greatly Among Identical Twins
If one twin had autism, There was a 96% chance that the other had it, too. But symptom scores varied greatly between the twins.
Pierce County child dies from flu complications
A Pierce County child under 5 years old died this past weekend from flu-related complications. The child had underlying health concerns that increased the child’s risk.
King County child dies from flu
The child was previously healthy and died on December 15thin a Pierce County hospital. This is the first reported flu death in a child in King County 2009.
Kids aren’t getting enough exercise, even in sporty Seattle
Young immigrants and the children of immigrants were the most likely to be getting too little exercise.
Book, binders… and bleed-control kits
How School Shootings Are Changing Classroom Basics
New WIC debit cards and app will reduce stigma, improve efficiency, officials say
People with WIC food benefits can now show with WIC cards and the WICShopper app.
More Kids on Medicaid to Get Health Care in School
Dozen states are finally taking advantage of a five-year-old federal policy change that would make it easier for schools to provide health care.
High screen time begin as early as infancy, NIH study
Average daily time spent watching television or using a computer or mobile device increased from 53 minutes at age 12 months to more than 150 minutes at 3 years
Adverse childhood experiences linked to adult illnesses and death
ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental health, substance misuse, and reduced educational and occupational achievement.
Does water fluoridation really damage your children’s IQ?
A study showed that community water fluoridation was associated with lower IQ scores in young children. Opponents say that confirms the dangers of fluoride.
The Trump Administration Cracked Down on Medicaid. Kids Lost Insurance.
Changes in the enforcement of the Affordable Care Act by the Trump administration has led to a million kids losing health coverage.
Tips for a safe Halloween
Whether you’re a ghost or zombie, vampire or witch, poor costume choices and face paint allergies can cause injuries that haunt you long after Halloween
Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First
New guidelines put too much emphasis on medications for the treatment of ADHD, some experts say, when behavioral treatment first is better for some children.