TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday backed the emergency use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine among kids ages 5-11. First, the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel voted unanimously to recommend the approval. Hours later, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed offContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. government’s COVID-19 vaccination program for children ages 5-11 will be ready to roll on Nov. 8, the White House said Monday. On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved vaccines for the 28 million American children who fall into thisContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed a decision on whether to approve emergency use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in 12- to 17-year-olds until at least January, the company announced Sunday. That’s because the agency told the company on Friday that itContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Oct. 31, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Caring for a baby’s delicate skin, hair and nails can be intimidating, but five simple steps can make it easier, according to an expert from the American Academy of Dermatology. “With their tiny hands and feet, babies can seem so fragile and vulnerable,”Continue Reading
SATURDAY, Oct. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Accidental poisonings on Halloween can turn a night of fun into one that’s truly scary. The following poison prevention tips — from the Nebraska Regional Poison Center — can help your little ones stay safe: The liquid in lighted glow sticks can stingContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the emergency use of a smaller dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, paving the way for 28 million kids across the country to get their shots. These youngest AmericansContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Just days before Halloween, attorneys general in several states have issued warnings about cannabis edibles that look like candy and snacks. “These look-alike cannabis products are unregulated, unsafe and illegal,” Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said in a statement. “Accidental cannabis overdoses byContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Some parents may worry about whether playing high school football might put their kids at risk for depression and suicidal thoughts in adulthood, but new research suggests they can relax. It included more than 2,300 U.S. males who enrolled in the study atContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that it has lowered its limits for lead poisoning in kids. The move is expected to more than double the number of 1- to 5-year-olds with worrisome levels of the toxic metal inContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — ADHD medications are increasingly being prescribed to older adults, and they may cause a short-term spike in the risk of heart attack, stroke and arrhythmias, a large new study suggests. Stimulant medications, such as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall, are commonly used to treatContinue Reading