Global Childhood Vaccination Rates Remain Below Pandemic Levels
New UNICEF/WHO data show that high drop-out rates for measles vaccines continue to fuel disease outbreaks.
Category: Pediatrics
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Pediatric Risk Factors for Severe Respiratory Infections
Underlying chronic conditions and hospital transfers are major indicators of severe disease in pediatric patients with respiratory tract infections.
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Ozone Limits Pediatric Lung Growth Benefits of Exercise
High ozone pollution levels may counteract the respiratory healthcare improvements gained through vigorous physical activity in pediatric populations.
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Los Angeles-Long Beach the Most Ozone-polluted City in US
The 2026 “State of the Air” report reveals that 82% of Californians live in areas with failing air quality grades for ozone or particle pollution.
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Prenatal Cigarette Exposure Increases Adult Metabolic Disease Risk
New research suggests that cigarette exposure in the womb combined with a high-fat diet in adulthood may lead to worse metabolic health markers.
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Neonatal Respiratory Depression Tied to Maternal Oxycodone Use During Breastfeeding
A case report suggests high doses of oxycodone in breastfeeding mothers can lead to apnea and bradycardia in newborns due to immature metabolic pathways.