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Posted by: Lubna Mazin, PharmD on Nov 02, 2021

Understanding the differences between an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) and full FDA approval is very important when making the most informed decisions for your family.

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COVID-19 Vaccine for Children: How to Prepare Your Kids
Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for children 5-11 years old, it might be time to have a conversation with your kids about what the vaccine is, how getting it could make them feel, and why it’s important. Here are a few tips for having that conversation.
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What You Should Know About Long COVID
Medical providers across the nation are seeing an increase in cases of what is being called long, or long-haul COVID. Here is what you need to know about the condition, which refers to cases with continuing symptoms that last beyond a few weeks.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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COVID-19 and Asthma: Some Good News

Mar 16, 2021

For the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought scary headlines and discouraging news reports. Well, it’s time for the millions of adults and children living with asthma to hear some good news for once. Read More

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Two Masks Are Better Than One

Mar 09, 2021

A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that double masking can be more than 96% effective at slowing the spread of COVID-19. So what does this mean for Nationwide Children’s Hospital patients and families? Read More

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How to Care for Face Masks

Feb 23, 2021

Knowing how to take care of your face masks is vital in order to ensure they provide the best protection from COVID-19 and other germs and helps them last longer. Read More

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Why Masks Are Important, Even After Having COVID-19

Feb 16, 2021

If you or someone you know has had COVID-19, you’ve probably heard that you are immune after recovery for at least a short period of time. So, you may be wondering, during this period, should you still wear a mask? The answer is yes. Read More

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Top 10 Blog Posts of 2020

Dec 30, 2020

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

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Racism: A Public and Pediatric Health Crisis

Dec 24, 2020

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

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Telehealth: Serving Patients From Afar

Dec 17, 2020

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

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6 Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Dec 09, 2020

Scientists have made an effective and safe vaccine to help fight COVID-19, save lives and help people return to normal life. Here's what you need to know.
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