The same Pfizer vaccine that has been used in adults has now been authorized for children 12 and older. Here are some of the most common myths, debunked with information pulled from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
With the loss of normalcy during COVID-19, the environmental conditions in which people are born, live, and work as they relate to unhealthy weight, race and ethnicity have been exposed and magnified.
As much as we all hoped we wouldn’t have to worry about this again, the COVID-19 pandemic persists as the spring tree pollen season begins. Pollen allergies affect millions of children and adults, causing misery for weeks to months each spring, summer, and autumn.
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While 2020 was indeed a challenge, we hope a look back at the top 10 blog posts we published over the last 12 months will be a reminder of how we worked our way through a public health crisis together. Read More
Over the last several months, many states, local governments and health care organizations – including Nationwide Children’s Hospital – have declared racism a “public health crisis.” Read More
Physical therapists are always working to optimize their patients’ ability to move and improve their health. With the restrictions created by the global COVID-19 pandemic, this year they had to get creative. Telehealth was the answer to this problem. Read More
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun reviewing and authorizing vaccine options for adults as they receive requests for authorizations. Clinical trials have begun in adolescents and a vaccine will not be approved for teens or kids until 2021. Read More
The education system, students and parents are in unusual times. Large school districts have adapted to new learning environments while impacted by COVID-19. Here are some lessons learned to help any parent navigate the 2020-2021 school year. Read More
Children get sick or hurt every day, even during a pandemic. Parents may be hesitant to use Urgent Care facilities during this trying time, but health and safety is what we do! Read More
If there’s one thing we know about COVID-19, it’s that long holiday weekends lead to COVID-19 spikes. Winter holidays could lead to even bigger spikes, as people gather indoors during the cold weather. Read More
These days, more and more children are being tested for COVID-19. The swab is different from anything many of us have ever experienced, and advance preparation can help make the test less scary for kids. Here are some tips for parents. Read More
