COVID-19 Updates
From the Journals
Blood group O linked to decreased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection
A retrospective analysis of all Danish individuals with a known ABO blood group tested for SARS-CoV-2 showed a lower infection risk for SARS-CoV-2...
From the Journals
‘Profound human toll’ in excess deaths from COVID-19 calculated in two studies
The number of deaths caused by the pandemic exceeds publicly reported COVID-19 death counts by 20%.
From the Journals
Fourteen-day sports hiatus recommended for children after COVID-19
Children with moderate symptoms should have an electrocardiogram before returning to sports.
Opinion
Learning about “No”
Feature
Prescribe Halloween safety by region, current conditions
Setting a good example for our children is just as important as protecting them from the virus.
Opinion
Returning to competition
Dr. Wilkoff muses on the effect of the pandemic on school sports.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy ‘somewhat understandable,’ expert says
Dr. Offit predicts a vaccine may be able to be 75%-80% effective at preventing mild to moderate disease.
Commentary
COVID-19 and the superspreaders: Teens
Director of adolescent medicine at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Margaret Thew shares her experience with teen behavior regarding COVID-19....
Conference Coverage
Pediatric fractures shift during pandemic
Latest News
CMS gives hospitals 14 weeks to start daily COVID, flu reports
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will send letters on October 7 to all 6,200 hospitals that receive reimbursement from the...
News
FDA posts COVID vaccine guidance amid White House pushback
In the new guidance document, FDA officials outline what will be required for even a limited clearance, known as an emergency use authorization,...