At seven to 21 days after second dose, estimated effectiveness was 90 percent against infection, 93 percent against symptomatic COVID-19
BNT162b2 Effectively Prevents Pediatric COVID-19 Hospitalization
Two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine highly effective for preventing hospitalization among children aged 12 to 18 years
One in Six Youth in the United States Is Obese
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation calls on policymakers to prioritize children’s health and equity
Antibody Response to BNT162b2 Reported in Pediatric Transplant Recipients
Positive antibody titers seen in 73.3 percent of pediatric solid organ transplant recipients who provided titers at one month after the second dose
E-Cigarette Use in Teens Prevalent During COVID-19 Pandemic
11.3 and 2.8 percent of high school and middle school students reported current use in 2021; 27.6 and 8.3 percent of users reported daily use
Exercise May Improve Child Mental Health During Pandemic
In addition, more screen time associated with higher total mental health-related difficulties for younger and older children
Preexisting Chronic Conditions Tied to COVID-19 Severity in Children
Additionally, Black or other non-White race tied to greater severity in hospitalized children
Emergency Help for Suicide-Related Issues Up During Pandemic for Some Youth
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