children's health

Ashleigh L. Howard, MS1; Sherri Pals, PhD2; Brianna Walker, MPH2; Regina Benevides, PhD2; Greta M. Massetti, PhD3; Rose Patricia Oluoch, PhD4; Obinna Ogbanufe5; Louis Herns Marcelin, PhD6,7; Toni Cela, PhD6,7; Chabila C. Mapoma, PhD8;…

Melisa M. Shah, MD1,2; Ariana Perez, MPH1,3; Joana Y. Lively, MPH1; Vasanthi Avadhanula, PhD4; Julie A. Boom, MD4,5; James Chappell, MD, PhD6; Janet A. Englund, MD7; Wende Fregoe8; Natasha B. Halasa, MD6; Christopher J. Harrison, MD9;…

Matthew J. Maenner, PhD1; Kelly A. Shaw, PhD1; Amanda V. Bakian, PhD2; Deborah A. Bilder, MD2; Maureen S. Durkin, DrPH, PhD3; Amy Esler, PhD4; Sarah M. Furnier, MS3; Libby Hallas, MS4; Jennifer Hall-Lande, PhD4; Allison Hudson5;…

Results Prevalence and Characteristics of Children Aged 4 Years with ASD For 2018, ASD prevalence in the 11 sites combined was 17.0 per 1,000 (1 in 59) children aged 4 years. Estimates ranged widely across the sites, from 9.1 per 1,000…

On December 17, 2021, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Summary What is already known about this topic? COVID-19 transmission within K–12 schools can remain low with implementation of multiple, concurrent prevention…

Anne M. Hause, PhD1; James Baggs, PhD1; Paige Marquez, MSPH1; Tanya R. Myers, PhD1; Julianne Gee, MPH1; John R. Su, MD, PhD1; Bicheng Zhang, MS1; Deborah Thompson, MD2; Tom T. Shimabukuro, MD1; David K. Shay, MD1 (View author…

Please note:. This report has been corrected. An erratum has been published. Valentine Wanga, PhD1,2; Megan E. Gerdes, MPH1; Dallas S. Shi, MD, PhD1,2; Rewa Choudhary, MD1,2; Theresa M. Dulski, MD1,2; Sophia Hsu, MSN, MPH1;…

On January 7, 2022, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Catherine E. Barrett, PhD1,2; Alain K. Koyama, ScD1,2; Pablo Alvarez, MPH1; Wilson Chow1; Elizabeth A. Lundeen, PhD1,2; Cria G. Perrine, PhD1; Meda E. Pavkov,…

Immunization Activities The estimated national routine vaccination coverage with the third dose of bivalent OPV (bOPV containing Sabin types 1 and 3) (OPV3) among children aged 12 months was 73% during 2018 and 2019; the estimated…

Immunization Activities The estimated national routine vaccination coverage with the third dose of bivalent OPV (bOPV containing Sabin types 1 and 3) (OPV3) among children aged 12 months was 73% during 2018 and 2019; the estimated…

Summary What is already known about this topic? U.S. children with heart conditions might be at increased risk for infective endocarditis from oral bacteria; however, little is known about their oral health. What is added by this…

On February 15, 2022, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Kristin J. Marks, PhD1,2; Michael Whitaker, MPH1; Onika Anglin, MPH1,3; Jennifer Milucky, MSPH1; Kadam Patel, MPH1,3; Huong Pham, MPH1; Shua J. Chai, MD4,5;…

Christine Kim, PhD1,2; Randy Yee, MEng, MSc2; Roma Bhatkoti, PhD2; David Carranza, PharmD1,2; Danielle Henderson, MPH2; Sachiko A. Kuwabara, PhD2; James Phillip Trinidad, MPH, MS3; Sandra Radesky, MS3; Allen Cohen, MS3; Tara M. Vogt,…

On March 11, 2022, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Ashley L. Fowlkes, ScD1; Sarang K. Yoon, DO2; Karen Lutrick, PhD3; Lisa Gwynn, DO4; Joy Burns, PhD5; Lauren Grant, MS1; Andrew L. Phillips, MD2; Katherine…

Summary What is already known about this topic? Developmental delays, disorders, and disabilities (DDs) are common among U.S. children and adolescents. What is added by this report? Approximately one in six (17.3%) U.S. children and…

On August 16, 2021, the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division (OPHD) was notified of two pediatric cases of Shiga toxigenic Escherichia coli among members of the same household. Each of the patients received a positive…

Summary What is already known about this topic? State immunization programs conduct annual kindergarten vaccination assessments to monitor school entry vaccination coverage with all state-required vaccines. What is added by this…

On June 7, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) received multiple complaints of gastrointestinal illness from patrons of a community swimming pool. Two patrons reported positive Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli…

On June 14, 2022, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Anita K. Kambhampati, MPH1; Rachel M. Burke, PhD1; Stephanie Dietz, PhD2; Michael Sheppard, MS2; Olivia Almendares, MSPH1; Julia M. Baker, PhD1,3; Jordan Cates,…

Recommendations for the Use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in Children Aged 6 Months–5 Years and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in Children Aged 6 Months–4 Years Data reviewed with the EtR Framework supported the use of COVID-19…

On June 24, 2022, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Jordan Cates, PhD1,*; Julia M. Baker, PhD1,2,*; Olivia Almendares, MSPH1; Anita K. Kambhampati, MPH1; Rachel M. Burke, PhD1; Neha Balachandran, MBBS1,3; Eleanor…

Jennifer DeCuir, MD, PhD1,2; Lu Meng, PhD2,3; Yi Pan, PhD4; Tara Vogt, PhD2; Kevin Chatham-Stevens, MD2; Seth Meador, MPH2,5; Lauren Shaw, MS2,5; Carla L. Black, PhD2,5; LaTreace Q. Harris, MPH2,5 (View author affiliations) View…

During the first 2 years of the U.S. COVID-19 pandemic, pediatric centers anecdotally reported increased rates of intracranial bacterial infections, many of which were diagnosed during or immediately after an infection with SARS-CoV-2,…

By April 29, 2022, a total of 702,686 COVID-19 cases were reported among children and adolescents aged 5–17 years in the state of New York.* Pediatric COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increased during the 2021–22 school year, driven…

Anne M. Hause, PhD1; James Baggs, PhD1; Paige Marquez, MSPH1; Tanya R. Myers, PhD1; John R. Su, MD1; Brandon Hugueley, MPH1; Deborah Thompson, MD2; Julianne Gee, MPH1; Tom T. Shimabukuro, MD1; David K. Shay, MD1 (View author…

Anne M. Hause, PhD1; Paige Marquez, MSPH1; Bicheng Zhang, MS1; Tanya R. Myers, PhD1; Julianne Gee, MPH1; John R. Su, MD, PhD1; Casey Parker1; Deborah Thompson, MD2; Sarada S. Panchanathan, MD2; Tom T. Shimabukuro, MD1; David K. Shay,…

Karen Lutrick, PhD1; Ashley Fowlkes, ScD2; Patrick Rivers, MPP1; Katherine Herder, MPH3; Tammy A. Santibanez, PhD2; Lindsay LeClair, MS, MPH4; Kimberly Groover, PhD4; Julie Mayo Lamberte, MSPH2; Lauren Grant, MS2; Leah Odame-Bamfo,…

Evidence Pneumococcal Disease Incidence in Persons Aged <19 Years Acute otitis media is one of the most common diagnoses associated with outpatient pediatric medical visits (8) and antibiotic prescribing (9). According to a recent…

Evidence Pneumococcal Disease Incidence in Persons Aged <19 Years Acute otitis media is one of the most common diagnoses associated with outpatient pediatric medical visits (8) and antibiotic prescribing (9). According to a recent…

Discussion Although increases in both TCD screening and hydroxyurea use were observed during the 5 years after the NHLBI panel issued their recommendations (5), many children and adolescents with SCA were not receiving these potentially…

Ariana Perez, MPH1,2; Joana Y. Lively, MPH1; Aaron Curns, MPH1; Geoffrey A. Weinberg, MD3; Natasha B. Halasa, MD4; Mary Allen Staat, MD5,6; Peter G. Szilagyi, MD3,7; Laura S. Stewart, PhD4; Monica M. McNeal, MS5,6; Benjamin Clopper,…

On September 27, 2022, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Kevin C. Ma, PhD1,2; Amber Winn, MPH1; Heidi L. Moline, MD1; Heather M. Scobie, PhD1; Claire M. Midgley, PhD1; Hannah L. Kirking, MD1; Jennifer Adjemian,…

Ian Hennessee, PhD1,2,*; Victoria Shelus, PhD1,2,*; Cristin E. McArdle, PhD1,2; Maren Wolf, MPH1,2; Sabrina Schatzman, PhD1,3; Ann Carpenter, DVM1,2; Faisal S. Minhaj, PharmD1,2; Julia K. Petras, MSPH1,2; Shama Cash-Goldwasser, MD1,2;…

Anne M. Hause, PhD1; Paige Marquez, MSPH1; Bicheng Zhang, MS1; Tanya R. Myers, PhD1; Julianne Gee, MPH1; John R. Su, MD, PhD1; Phillip G. Blanc, MD2; Alisha Thomas, MD2; Deborah Thompson, MD2; Tom T. Shimabukuro, MD1; David K. Shay,…

Summary What is already known about this topic? Although COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, administrative data reported to CDC indicate that COVID-19 vaccination coverage among children aged <5 years is low. What is added…

Summary What is already known about this topic? Some racial and ethnic groups are at increased risk for COVID-19–associated morbidity and mortality because of systemic and structural inequities. Vaccination is effective in preventing…

Please note: This report has been corrected. An erratum has been published. Ranee Seither, MPH1; Kayla Calhoun, MS1; Oyindamola Bidemi Yusuf, PhD1,2; Devon Dramann, MPH1,3; Agnes Mugerwa-Kasujja, MD1,2; Cynthia L. Knighton1; Carla L.…

Please note:. This report has been corrected. Anne M. Hause, PhD1; Paige Marquez, MSPH1; Bicheng Zhang, MS1; John R. Su, MD, PhD1; Tanya R. Myers, PhD1; Julianne Gee, MPH1; Sarada S. Panchanathan, MD2; Deborah Thompson, MD2; Tom T.…

Summary What is already known about this topic? The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends routine vaccination against 14 diseases during the first 24 months of life. What is added by this report? Vaccination coverage…

Christine M. Thomas, DO1,2; Elizabeth B. White, PhD1,3; Noah Kojima, MD1,3; Mary-Margaret A. Fill, MD2; Samir Hanna, MD2; Timothy F. Jones, MD2; Caitlin N. Newhouse, MD2; Kelly Orejuela, MPH2; Emma Roth, MPH2; Sarah Winders, MPH2;…

Bhavini Patel Murthy, MD1,2; Hannah E. Fast, MPH1,2; Elizabeth Zell, MStat1,2,3; Neil Murthy, MD1,3; Lu Meng, PhD2; Lauren Shaw, MS1,2; Tara Vogt, PhD1,2; Kevin Chatham-Stephens, MD2,4; Tammy A. Santibanez, PhD1,2; Lynn Gibbs-Scharf,…

Meghan Barnes, MSPH1; Erin Youngkin, MPH1; Jennifer Zipprich, PhD2; Kayla Bilski, MPH2; Christopher J. Gregory, MD3; Samuel R. Dominguez, MD, PhD4; Erica Mumm, MPH2; Melissa McMahon, MPH2; Kathryn Como-Sabetti, MPH2; Ruth Lynfield, MD2;…

Kelly A. Shaw, PhD1; Deborah A. Bilder, MD2; Dedria McArthur, MPH1; Ashley Robinson Williams, MPH1,3; Esther Amoakohene, MPH1; Amanda V. Bakian, PhD2; Maureen S. Durkin, DrPH, PhD4; Robert T. Fitzgerald, PhD5; Sarah M. Furnier, MS4;…

Matthew J. Maenner, PhD1; Zachary Warren, PhD2; Ashley Robinson Williams, PhD1,3; Esther Amoakohene, MPH1; Amanda V. Bakian, PhD4; Deborah A. Bilder, MD4; Maureen S. Durkin, DrPH, PhD5; Robert T. Fitzgerald, PhD6; Sarah M. Furnier,…

Discussion The percentage of persons with employer-sponsored insurance who received prescription stimulants increased during 2016–2021, with notable increases among adolescent and adult females and adult males. The largest single-year…

Unfortunate weather didn’t stop the Sept. 23, 2023, Teddy Bear Clinic at the National Museum of Health and Medicine. After an absence of the event due to COVID-19, children once again donned lab coats and guided their stuffed…

Hi Doc,I am getting back into a regular schedule for doctor appointments for my children following the pandemic and am worried I may have missed some scheduled vaccinations. How can I get them caught up on recommended…

Getting enough sleep is important for people of all ages to stay in good health. Learn how much sleep you need. People often cut back on their sleep for work, for family demands, or even to watch a good show on television. But if not…

Getting enough sleep is important for people of all ages to stay in good health. Learn how much sleep you need. People often cut back on their sleep for work, for family demands, or even to watch a good show on television. But if not…

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affects a person’s ability to move and keep balance and posture. Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means…