Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

New protocol tested SARS-CoV-2 positivity on day 9 among quarantined student contacts of confirmed cases, resulting in safe reduction in loss of instructional time

26 Feb, 2021 | 08:42h | UTC

SARS-CoV-2 Positivity on or After 9 Days Among Quarantined Student Contacts of Confirmed Cases – JAMA

Commentary: Is the CDC 10-day COVID-19 quarantine guideline enough? – News Medical

 

Commentary on Twitter

In this study of a 9-day testing protocol for student contacts of confirmed #COVID19 cases in 1 Florida county, a reduction in loss of instructional time was found that was less than what would have occurred with 14-day quarantine https://t.co/YPft2oAvYk

— JAMA (@JAMA_current) February 19, 2021

 

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AAP: 2021 Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care

18 Feb, 2021 | 03:01h | UTC

2021 Recommendations for screenings and assessments at each well-child visit from infancy through adolescence – American Academy of Pediatrics

Recommendations: Periodicity Schedule

 

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Covid: The devastating toll of the pandemic on children

2 Feb, 2021 | 01:22h | UTC

Covid: The devastating toll of the pandemic on children – BBC

 

Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

Longtime school closures cause major psychological harm to children. School closures also affect their education, future prospects in life and cause further inequality in society. The long-term economic harm of school closures will be felt by all.
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— Prof Francois Balloux (@BallouxFrancois) January 30, 2021

 

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[Abstract Only] Nationwide cohort study in Sweden shows HPV vaccination linked to reduced risk of invasive cervical cancer

1 Oct, 2020 | 08:56h | UTC

HPV Vaccination and the Risk of Invasive Cervical Cancer – New England Journal of Medicine

News Release: HPV vaccine effective against cervical cancer – Karolinska Institutet

 

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