Pre-term Birth Rates Increase Amid Maternal Health Crisis
The average US pre-term birth rate has risen to a 15-year high of 10.5%, according to a recent March of Dimes report. This finding further highlights …
Month: December 2022
UNITE Initiative Responds to Dr. Amelie Ramirez’s Comment on Racial Equity, Diversity
The National Institutes of Health’s UNITE initiative has responded to over 1,100 comments, including one from Dr. Amelie Ramirez of Salud America! a…
Draft National Strategy for Vector-Borne Diseases: We Want to Hear from You
After years of progress by the 14-member Tick-Borne Disease Working Group (TBDWG) and community-driven Lyme Innovation, HHS and partners are ushering …
Children Who Have Had COVID-19 Should Get Vaccinated
Has your child already had COVID-19? Vaccination can provide them with an added layer of protection. Talk to your child's doctor to learn more today.
Help Protect Children From COVID-19
Even healthy children can get very sick from COVID-19. Getting them vaccinated can help protect them against severe disease. Talk to your child's doct…
4 Ways to Eliminate Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is not only common for U.S. children, it’s a global epidemic. How can communities address this issue? A new report from the Robert…
Building Collaboration for Action on Latino Cancer
U.S. Latinos face heavier burdens of stomach, liver, and cervical cancers, and worse outcomes for many cancers, than their White peers. But why? Unfor…
Children Can Get Different Vaccines At the Same Time
Routine vaccines are an essential part of preventive care for your child. Children can safely get other vaccines the same day they get their COVID-19 …
Children Get the Right Vaccine Dose for Them
A different amount of the COVID-19 vaccine is given to children than to adults. COVID-19 vaccine dosage is based on age. Talk to your child's doctor t…
Children May Have Side Effects After Vaccination
Some children may have side effects after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Most are mild and go away quickly, and many children do not experience side effe…