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Pediatric hospitalizations for all types of infections fell dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the greatest declines in flu-related hospitalizations, British researchers found.

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For some, the added financial burden of N95 masks and rapid tests is an irritation but still affordable. To others, it is an economic impossibility.

Mon, 2022-01-17 13:58 — mike kraft

As Covid-19 cases have climbed, public health experts have urged people to dump their cloth masks in favor of higher-quality options and to test more frequently to curb the virus.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday updated its mask guidance to note that the disposable N95 or KN95 masks offer the "highest level of protection" against the virus.

For some, the added financial burden is an irritation — but still affordable. To others, the prospect of paying $1 for a single disposable mask or $24 for a test kit is an economic impossibility, raising the specter that the pandemic will continue to exacerbate inequalities.

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CDC updates Covid-19 prevention guidance for K-12 schools

Fri, 2022-01-07 10:01 — mike kraft

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Pfizer official expects updated COVID-19 vaccine data for kids under 5 by April

Wed, 2022-01-05 18:40 — mike kraft

Pfizer expects updated COVID-19 vaccine data for kids under 5 by April Pfizer Inc expects the latest results from a clinical trial for kids under the age of 5 of the COVID-19 vaccine it developed with Germany's BioNTech SE by April, a top company scientist said on Wednesday. Reuters Reuters

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CDC panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 booster for adolescents

Wed, 2022-01-05 17:36 — mike kraft

CDC panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 booster for adolescents A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel on Wednesday recommended adolescents aged 12 to 15 should receive a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

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As flu cases rise alongside covid, experts fear that countries could face a 'twindemic.'

Wed, 2022-01-05 09:54 — mike kraft

The world has avoided a 'twindemic,' but as flu cases rise alongside covid, experts fear that could change A "twindemic" of covid-19 and influenza is a recipe for public health nightmares. Strict measures to control the spread of the coronavirus were expected to prevent flu transmission, which appears to have largely held true for 2020. But this flu season, some countries are on track to be hit much harder, while others could be spared.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post.

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FDA approves Pfizer boosters for more teens 12-16

Mon, 2022-01-03 10:27 — mike kraft

FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges | AP News The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators on Monday decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once enough time has passed since their last dose. AP NEWS

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Covid vaccines rarely lead to problems in younger children-- two C.D.C. reports.

Thu, 2021-12-30 18:49 — mike kraft

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released two studies on Thursday that underscored the importance of vaccinating children against the coronavirus.

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