However, there was an increase seen in vaccinations per encounter, with seasonal variation
Some Ultraprocessed Foods May Lead to Broader Consumption for Teens
Study looks at adolescent eating behavior and its implications for modifiable hypertension risk factors
Vaccine Coverage Examined Among Adolescents Age 13 to 17 Years
Coverage with at least one MenACWY dose by age 13 years was 5.1 percentage points lower for those who reached age 13 years in 2021 versus 2019
Pediatric Populations Less Likely to Get Long COVID
Vaccination tied to lower risk for persistent COVID-19 symptoms at more than 12 weeks since infection
Post-COVID-19 Symptoms, Conditions ID’d in U.S. Children
Adjusted hazard ratios highest for acute PE, myocarditis and cardiomyopathy, VTE, renal failure, type 1 diabetes
Rate of COVID-19 Infection Higher in U.S. Youth Than Older Adults
Wild-type SARS-CoV-2 infection rates from beginning of pandemic through fall 2020 higher in adolescents, youth than in older adults
Physical Activity in Children Dropped During the Pandemic
Findings show 17-minute drop in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity based on global systematic literature review
Headaches in Teens During Pandemic Tied to Depression, Anxiety
Among teens with headache, 27 percent reported worsening of headaches, while 10 percent had new onset of headache
Prevalence of Substance Use Down in Youth During Pandemic
Review shows youth alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, and e-cigarette/vaping use all declined during the pandemic
FDA Advisors Back Moderna Shot for Older Children, Teens
Some panel members noted that the vaccine would likely help prevent serious illness but not be as good at blocking mild infections