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The varying impact of school closures on COVID infections in various countries--Australian study

Thu, 2025-02-06 12:01 — mike kraft

Modeling study shows school closures' varied impact on COVID-19 outcomes across 74 countries School closures reduced the impact of COVID-19 in most countries but had negative effects in some, Monash University-led research encompassing 74 countries has found. Monash University Medical Xpress

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Schools in some U.S states are closing because of flu outbreaks

Thu, 2025-02-06 10:00 — mike kraft

Schools across the United States are closing due to spikes in influenza and other seasonal illnesses. As the 2024–2025 flu season rages on with no peak yet in sight, some school systems are overwhelmed with sick students and staff.

Schools and even entire school districts are temporarily closing down in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Tennessee and other states.

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Long COVID has affected more than 1 million children -- CDC study suggests

Tue, 2025-02-04 11:29 — mike kraft

Long COVID impacting more than 1 million children: CDC study suggests A new CDC study published Monday found that more than 1 million children were affected by long COVID in 2023. Higher levels were found in lower-income households. ABC News ABC News

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Long COVID, a condition that occurs when patients still have symptoms at least three months after clearing infection, has been well-documented in adults, but its impact on children has been less clear.

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US flu infections continue to climb, with more deaths among kids --CDC

Fri, 2025-01-31 16:50 — mike kraft

US flu activity climbs, with more deaths in kids The nation's flu activity continued a steady rise last week, with 44 states at the high or very high level and that national test positivity just shy of 30%, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its weekly update. CIDRAP

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Americans' support for school vaccine mandates remains strong, but opt-out options gain traction --poll

Wed, 2025-01-29 10:13 — mike kraft

Americans' support for school vaccine mandates remains strong, but opt-out options gain traction With President Donald Trump having threatened school vaccine mandates for children during his campaign, a new survey finds that nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults support requiring that children be ... Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Xpress

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Lawmakers in some U.S. states are pushing for vaccine exemptions even as childhood vaccination rates fall

Mon, 2025-01-27 17:31 — mike kraft

State lawmakers are pushing for vaccine exemptions even as childhood vaccination rates fall Vaccination bills are popping up in more than 15 states as lawmakers aim to potentially resurrect or create new religious exemptions from immunization mandates, establish state-level vaccine injury databases or dictate what providers must tell patients about the shots. AP News

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Higher risk of long COVID in women, differences among minority kids cited in new studies

Thu, 2025-01-23 10:55 — mike kraft

Studies note higher risk of long COVID in women, differences among minority kids Compared to the women, the men in the study were older, less likely to be overweight or have asthma, and less likely to report mental health conditions. Men, however, were more likely to report hospitalization during acute infection (10% compared to 7%). CIDRAP

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US flu activity still high; eleven new deaths of children

Mon, 2025-01-20 13:06 — mike kraft

US flu activity still high, with 11 new deaths in kids "Although some indicators have decreased or remained stable this week compared to last, this could be due to changes in healthcare seeking behavior or reporting during the holidays rather than an indication that influenza activity has peaked," the CDC said. "The country is still experiencing elevated influenza activity, and that is expected to continue for several more weeks." CIDRAP

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U.S. childhood vaccination rates, a health bright spot in some states, are slipping

Tue, 2025-01-14 10:05 — mike kraft

Childhood vaccination rates, a health bright spot in struggling states, are slipping Mississippi, Tennessee and West Virginia have some of the highest childhood vaccination rates. Experts worry a rising tide of vaccine skepticism is causing those bright spots to dim. NBC News

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Climate change seen as threatening mental health of youths

Thu, 2025-01-09 11:12 — mike kraft

Climate Change Threatens the Mental Well-Being of Youths. Here’s How To Help Them Cope. - KFF Health News The growing toll of climate-related disasters is a risk to the emotional well-being of young people. An Orange County, California, pediatric emergency doctor wants to add questions about climate change to standard mental health screenings conducted in pediatricians’ offices and other settings where kids seek care. khnkytjaw KFF Health News

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