Rates higher for female youth, those with no psychiatric history, and individuals with existing psychiatric diagnoses at time of encounter
COVID-19 Does Not Seem to Impact Lung Function in Young People
No statistically significant deterioration in lung function seen following COVID-19, regardless of severity
Sharp Increase in BMI Rates Noted for Children During Pandemic
Approximate doubling in rate of BMI increase seen between prepandemic and pandemic periods; higher increases reported for those with overweight, obesity
U.K. Approves COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 12+
Approval is part of a ‘tool kit’ to avoid lockdowns this fall and winter
Los Angeles Is First Major School District to Mandate Vaccines for Students 12+
Teachers union supports the vaccine mandate and continues to ask for aggressive quarantines for those exposed to the virus
U.S. Youth Gained Significant Weight During the Pandemic
Largest gains in median body mass index and overweight/obesity occurred in youth aged 5 to 11 years
New COVID-19 Cases, ED Visits Up for Children Since July 2021
Second study shows increase in COVID-19-associated hospitalization rates since delta strain became predominant in U.S.
Myocarditis After COVID-19 Vaccination May Resolve Quickly for Youth
However, the long-term effects of myocarditis in children associated with COVID-19 vaccination are unknown
42.4 Percent of U.S. Teens Have Received at Least One COVID-19 Shot
Vaccination coverages vary by state, with rates of one dose or more ranging from from 20.2 percent in Mississippi to 70.1 percent in Vermont
Alcohol Use Down, Nicotine Use Up for Teens During COVID-19 Pandemic
Likelihood of using substances up when youth were stressed by pandemic-related uncertainty, family experienced material hardship