School Health News

Approximately one in five children and parents reported being bullied due to the child’s food allergy, survey data showed.

Adolescents with migraine who have later school start times have fewer migraines, according to research published in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.

The 33-year-old Infectious Diseases in Children Symposium will be held virtually for the first time on Nov. 21 and 22.

Researchers analyzed hundreds of YouTube videos and found that “kid influencers” — online celebrities who earn money advertising or promoting products — often publicize unhealthy food and drink brands, according to a study in Pediatrics.

After a student at an overnight retreat in Wisconsin began exhibiting symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection this summer, the virus spread rapidly, infecting more than three-quarters of attendees, researchers said.

In coordination with the Choosing Wisely initiative, the AAP released a list of common medical therapies and practices related to pediatric heart health that may be unnecessary, such as routine ECGs for student athletes.

There were approximately 61,000 new cases of COVID-19 diagnosed among U.S. children in the 1-week period ending Oct. 29 — the highest 1-week increase during the pandemic, according to the AAP.

This Halloween, children may be wearing more than one mask.

The FDA approved nonprescription Sklice to treat head lice through a process called prescription-to-OTC switch.

Children who live in states that require them to be vaccinated against hepatitis A virus before entering school or child care are more likely to initiate and complete HAV vaccination, according to data presented at IDWeek.