A comprehensive study by CHOC shows kids taking inhaled corticosteroids for their asthma may help prevent serious illness from COVID-19.
CHOC study finds COVID-19 infection in newborns, though rare, may result in severe disease
CHOC’s study published in the Pediatrics journal finds that though COVID-19 infections in newborns are rare, they may cause severe disease.
COVID-19 infection may worsen asthma in children, large CHOC study concludes
The national study of over 60,000, researchers concluded that asthma symptoms worsened in the six months following a COVID-19 infection.
AAP publishes statement strongly discouraging off-label use of the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12
This is based on experiences with the vaccine in older patients & due to differences in dose calculations between adults and children.
American Academy of Pediatrics publishes guidance for post-COVID-19 conditions in children and adolescents
AAP suggests that patients who test positive for COVID-19 should have at least one follow-up conversation or visit to their peditrician.
Infectious disease specialist’s research on coronavirus at OC schools to be recognized in leading journal
Dr. Chulie Ulloa is selected as an Early Career Investigator for her leading role in a study of COVID-19 transmission rates at 4 OC schools.
