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Risk for Complications Increased for Newborns of Mothers With Disability

Risks for neonatal complications may be increased for newborns of women with disabilities, particularly those with an intellectual or developmental disability.

Higher BMI May Increase Risk for Disordered Eating Behaviors in Children

Children with higher BMI have an increased risk for disordered eating behaviors, according to a research letter published online.

Links Between Parental Exposure to Pesticides, Childhood Cancer Explored

Maternal or paternal exposure to pesticides does not appear to be associated with increased risks for childhood cancer.

Influenza Subunit Vaccine Noninferior to Split-Virion Vaccine in Phase 3 Trial

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers assessed the safety and immunogenicity of an egg culture-based quadrivalent inactivated nonadjuvanted subunit influenza vaccine.

Morbidity Risk Increased for Children Exposed to Maternal PCOS

Children born to mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk for childhood morbidity.

Macrolide-Resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection Rates High in Children, Western Pacific Region

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers assessed temporal and regional trends to estimate the global rate of macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections.

Less Than Half of Parents Plan to Get COVID-19 Vaccine for Youngest Children

Parents have had to wait a long time to have access to a COVID-19 vaccine for their children under the age of 5 years.

SARS-CoV-2 Positivity Linked to Post-COVID-19 Conditions in Children

SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with reporting post-COVID-19 conditions (PCC) among children.

Child Care Stress Affects Health, Work of US HCWs During Pandemic

Child care stress during the pandemic is associated with anxiety, depression, burnout, intent to reduce hours, and intent to leave among HCWs.

Two Case Series Describe Acute Pediatric Hepatitis of Unknown Cause

Cases of acute hepatitis without known cause have been described in children in two case series published online.

Rate of COVID-19 Infection Higher in US Youth Than Older Adults

The incidence rate and risk for COVID-19 infection from the original SARS-CoV-2 variant were significantly greater in U.S. adolescents and youth than in older adults.

CDC Warns of Dangerous Virus Infecting Babies in Multiple States

A virus dangerous to infants is spreading across the United States, and parents and pediatricians should be on the lookout for symptoms.

Low Apgar Scores Tied to Infant Mortality Across Races

Low Apgar scores are associated with infant mortality across racial groups, but there is variance across groups.

High Cortisol Observed in Children With Acute Illnesses, No Glucocorticoid Deficiency

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers assessed variations in cortisol concentrations among children and adolescents with acute illnesses and no history of glucocorticoid deficiency.

US Children Aged 9 to 13 Years Average 7.5 Hours of Sleep

Children aged 9 to 13 years in the United States sleep an average of 7.45 hours/day, according to a study published online.

Fewer HIV Tests, Cases Identified in Children at Start of Pandemic

The number of HIV tests and cases identified among children aged 1 to 14 years decreased at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Testing for Respiratory Pathogens Does Not Decrease Antibiotic Use in Children

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

Researchers assessed whether point-of-care multiplex polymerase chain reaction testing for respiratory pathogens decreases the rate of untargeted antibiotic therapy in children.

Troubled Infant Formula Plant Resumes Production

Abbott Inc. has resumed production at its infant formula plant, following a February shutdown over contamination concerns.

Infant Hospitalization for COVID-19 Reduced With Maternal Vaccination

Maternal vaccination with mRNA vaccine during pregnancy is associated with a reduced risk for hospitalization for COVID-19 among infants younger than 6 months.

In-Utero COVID-19 Exposure Tied to Neurodevelopmental Changes at Year 1

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Mary Stroka

Researchers sought to determine whether in-utero exposure to COVID-19 is associated with a greater risk for neurodevelopmental disorder at year 1.