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US To Adopt Revised Childhood Immunization Schedule With Reduced Vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopted a revised US childhood immunization schedule that reduces the number of vaccines recommended for all children.
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US Reduces Recommended Childhood Vaccines From 17 To 11
The dramatic shift - announced by the US health department, led by long-time vaccine skeptic Robert F Kennedy Jr - means the country will no longer recommend that every child receive immunisations against several diseases including rotavirus.
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New Lancet Study: Over 1 Billion Women Faced Childhood Sexual Violence In 2023
Sexual and intimate partner violence contribute to major mental health disorders and chronic illnesses, highlighting the urgent need for stronger legal measures and support services worldwide.
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Are Halloween Candies Harmful? Risks Every Parent Should Be Aware Of
From excessive sugar, artificial colours and additives, to choking hazards, here are all the risks associated with the candies.
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As Kidney Damage Rises Among Children, Experts Explain What Parents Must Know
Experts have said that kidney damage can begin silently in childhood and progress if the exposure is sustained.
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RFK Jr's Medical Panel To Review Contested Vaccine Claims
A vaccine panel appointed by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will revisit long-settled science and spotlight rare risks linked to childhood immunizations in a meeting beginning Wednesday
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World Kidney Day 2025: Can Obesity Increase The Risk Of Kidney Diseases?
The theme for World Kidney Day 2025 is "Are your kidneys ok? Detect early, protect kidney health."
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Explained: What Is Childhood Dementia And How It Affects Children
"Childhood" and "dementia" are two words we wish we didnt have to use together. But sadly, around1,400 Australian children and young people live with currently untreatable childhood dementia.
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US Brothers Aged 6 And 2 Diagnosed With Rare Childhood Dementia
Brothers Michael, aged 6, and Oliver, aged 2 both living in Washington were diagnosed with 'Type 2 Battens' disease in April and May, respectively.
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Post-Covid Childhood Vaccination Rates Rise But At Selective Places: UN
Efforts to vaccinate children worldwide against deadly diseases such as measles and diptheria began to recover in 2022 after a historic backslide caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new figures from the WHO and the UNICEF.
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Childhood Vaccination Rates Begin To Recover Post-Pandemic, UN Says
Efforts to vaccinate children worldwide against deadly diseases such as measles and diptheria began to recover in 2022 after a historic backslide caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new figures from the WHO and the UNICEF.
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109 Cases Of Mystery Liver Disease In Children Prompt Probe In US
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating 109 childhood cases of a mysterious form of hepatitis, including five reported deaths, the agency said Friday.
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US Says Probing Deaths Of 5 Children Linked To Mystery Liver Disease
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating 109 childhood cases of a mysterious form of hepatitis, including five reported deaths, the agency said Friday.
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Overweight Children Can Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors By Following Healthy Diet: Study
According to the research, overweight children who follow a healthy eating pattern significantly improve their weight and reduce a variety of cardiovascular disease risks.
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Delta Variant Does Not Cause More Severe Childhood Covid, Suggests US Study
US pediatric Covid hospitalizations have surged since Delta became predominant, but a new study that offers a first look at the relevant data suggests that fears the variant causes more severe disease are unfounded.
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US To Adopt Revised Childhood Immunization Schedule With Reduced Vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopted a revised US childhood immunization schedule that reduces the number of vaccines recommended for all children.
-
US Reduces Recommended Childhood Vaccines From 17 To 11
The dramatic shift - announced by the US health department, led by long-time vaccine skeptic Robert F Kennedy Jr - means the country will no longer recommend that every child receive immunisations against several diseases including rotavirus.
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New Lancet Study: Over 1 Billion Women Faced Childhood Sexual Violence In 2023
Sexual and intimate partner violence contribute to major mental health disorders and chronic illnesses, highlighting the urgent need for stronger legal measures and support services worldwide.
-
Are Halloween Candies Harmful? Risks Every Parent Should Be Aware Of
From excessive sugar, artificial colours and additives, to choking hazards, here are all the risks associated with the candies.
-
As Kidney Damage Rises Among Children, Experts Explain What Parents Must Know
Experts have said that kidney damage can begin silently in childhood and progress if the exposure is sustained.
-
RFK Jr's Medical Panel To Review Contested Vaccine Claims
A vaccine panel appointed by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will revisit long-settled science and spotlight rare risks linked to childhood immunizations in a meeting beginning Wednesday
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World Kidney Day 2025: Can Obesity Increase The Risk Of Kidney Diseases?
The theme for World Kidney Day 2025 is "Are your kidneys ok? Detect early, protect kidney health."
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Explained: What Is Childhood Dementia And How It Affects Children
"Childhood" and "dementia" are two words we wish we didnt have to use together. But sadly, around1,400 Australian children and young people live with currently untreatable childhood dementia.
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US Brothers Aged 6 And 2 Diagnosed With Rare Childhood Dementia
Brothers Michael, aged 6, and Oliver, aged 2 both living in Washington were diagnosed with 'Type 2 Battens' disease in April and May, respectively.
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Post-Covid Childhood Vaccination Rates Rise But At Selective Places: UN
Efforts to vaccinate children worldwide against deadly diseases such as measles and diptheria began to recover in 2022 after a historic backslide caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new figures from the WHO and the UNICEF.
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Childhood Vaccination Rates Begin To Recover Post-Pandemic, UN Says
Efforts to vaccinate children worldwide against deadly diseases such as measles and diptheria began to recover in 2022 after a historic backslide caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new figures from the WHO and the UNICEF.
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109 Cases Of Mystery Liver Disease In Children Prompt Probe In US
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating 109 childhood cases of a mysterious form of hepatitis, including five reported deaths, the agency said Friday.
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US Says Probing Deaths Of 5 Children Linked To Mystery Liver Disease
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating 109 childhood cases of a mysterious form of hepatitis, including five reported deaths, the agency said Friday.
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Overweight Children Can Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors By Following Healthy Diet: Study
According to the research, overweight children who follow a healthy eating pattern significantly improve their weight and reduce a variety of cardiovascular disease risks.
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Delta Variant Does Not Cause More Severe Childhood Covid, Suggests US Study
US pediatric Covid hospitalizations have surged since Delta became predominant, but a new study that offers a first look at the relevant data suggests that fears the variant causes more severe disease are unfounded.
