by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 30, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say eye exams performed at schools can catch vision problems early. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images Experts say at-home learning during the COVID-19 pandemic is limiting at-school eye exams for children. They say vision problems may be going unchecked due to the lack of exams. They note that additional screen time from remote […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 3, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestResearches are learning how children with COVID-19 present symptoms of the disease. Getty Images New research suggests children can transmit the virus even if they never show symptoms or after symptoms have resolved. It’s widely thought that kids are...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 31, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say small group practices and clean common areas should be among the guidelines before children return to the playing field. Getty Images The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued guidelines for children playing sports during the COVID-19...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 22, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestWhile risks to children are low, Black children face higher risks than white children when undergoing surgery. Getty Images A new study published this week in the journal Pediatrics examined the records of more than 170,000 relatively healthy...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 11, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestMany sites won’t test younger children for COVID-19 because of their low transmission rate. Getty Images Many testing sites across the country have put limits on when children should be tested for COVID-19. The restrictions began when testing...
