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ACIP approves flu vaccine recommendations for 2020-2021
June 25, 2020
Next season’s vaccination options include new high-dose quadrivalent vaccines for seniors.
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Lung ultrasound works well in children with COVID-19
June 18, 2020
Ultrasound offers several benefits over other imaging modalities, too.
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Opinion
Preventing arrhythmias and QTc prolongation in COVID-19 patients on psychotropics
June 18, 2020
Psychotropics associated with QTc interval prolongation should be discontinued (or substituted with a low-risk agent) if a patient presents with suspected COVID-19.
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FDA revokes emergency use of hydroxychloroquine
June 15, 2020
The agency determined that chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are unlikely to be effective against COVID-19.
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Opinion
Perfect storm of SARS-CoV-2 during flu season
June 15, 2020
Flu vaccination is the one thing that can be done to mitigate the situation.
Opinion
Kids with food allergies the newest victims of COVID-19?
June 10, 2020
The Food and Drug Administration is allowing the food industry to make some ingredient substitutions without mandating a change in labeling.
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Elevated inflammation common in children’s severe COVID-19 disease
June 9, 2020
Obesity was a common comorbidity in children with SARS-CoV-2 infections and increased the need for respiratory support.
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COVID-19-related inflammatory condition more common in black children in small study
June 5, 2020
It appears any increased risk in black children for developing the multisystem inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19 is likely due to social disparities.
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Opinion
COVID-19: Use these strategies to help parents with and without special needs children
June 5, 2020
Make everyone in the family a contributor and foster a sense of gratitude, said Dr. Migdalia Miranda Sotir.
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Should healthcare workers wear masks at home?
June 4, 2020
A new study says wearing a mask at home could cut transmission of SARS-CoV-2 within families, but is it worth it?
