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@CDCMMWR shared
On Feb 18, 2022
New CDC MMWR finds overall pediatric ED visits dropped since the pandemic began but visits for #COVID19 increased for children throughout the pandemic. Visits also rose for certain injuries, chronic diseases, & behavioral health concerns. Learn more: https://t.co/7tmyUejDpY https://t.co/21L9LP6VSx
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Pediatric Emergency Department Visits Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, January 2019–January 2022

Pediatric Emergency Department Visits Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, January 2019–January 2022

This report describes how overall pediatric emergency department visits decreased in 2020, 2021, and January 2022 compared with 2019 but COVID-19 visits predominated.

@CDCMMWR shared
On Feb 18, 2022
New CDC MMWR finds teen girls had the largest increases in pediatric ED visits for mental health conditions during #COVID19 pandemic compared w/ 2019. Learn more about the mental health of children & teens since the pandemic began. https://t.co/N3r9b17nXy https://t.co/L3Sbrn41cL
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Pediatric Emergency Department Visits Associated with Mental Health Conditions Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, January 2019–January 2022

Pediatric Emergency Department Visits Associated with Mental Health Conditions Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, January 2019–January 2022

This report describes increases in emergency department visits for mental health conditions among adolescent females in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

@CHGlobalHealth shared
On Feb 21, 2022
Latin America has 5% of the🌎population, but accounts for almost 25% of all Covid-19 deaths ◽️Why has the region been hardest hit? ◽️How can it recover from the pandemic? Join the discussion with @yates_rob @carlavizzotti @JulioFrenk on Wed 23 6-7pm 🔗https://t.co/qiDWiATsdj
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COVID-19 in Latin America

COVID-19 in Latin America

How can Latin America recover from the COVID-19 pandemic?

@bmj_latest shared
On Feb 19, 2022
While epidemiological research has flourished during covid-19, we are guilty of failing to prioritise evaluations of mental healthcare interventions, including clinical trials, just when these are most needed, says Scott Weich, professor of mental health https://t.co/rG8nzWmfhR
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Mental health after covid-19

Mental health after covid-19

The risks are clear, it’s now time to learn and respond A clear picture has emerged of the mental health impacts of the early waves of the covid-19 pandemic in England—when hospital ...

@bbchealth shared
On Feb 22, 2022
Covid-19: Mass vaccination centres 'not needed' for boosters https://t.co/q5ImNiv1dT
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Covid-19: Rethink end to free Covid tests, Naomi Long urges

Covid-19: Rethink end to free Covid tests, Naomi Long urges

People must be financially supported to test and self-isolate, Northern Ireland's justice minister says.

@UKHSA shared
On Feb 21, 2022
🧵👉 NEWS: Latest advice on vaccines: The JCVI has updated its advice on vaccinations for over-75s and immunosuppressed individuals aged 12 years and over with a precautionary strategy to maintain high levels of immunity against severe #COVID-19. https://t.co/rZ99Y7hjvH
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JCVI advises a spring COVID-19 vaccine dose for the most vulnerable

JCVI advises a spring COVID-19 vaccine dose for the most vulnerable

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised an additional spring booster dose for the most vulnerable individuals in the population.

@bmj_latest shared
On Feb 16, 2022
Indoor mask mandates are being abandoned in jurisdictions across the US as politicians grappling with pandemic fatigue seek to restore a sense of normalcy, despite warnings from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the country is not ready https://t.co/qfKkfn7Unh
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Covid-19: Mask mandates fall across US against public health advice

Covid-19: Mask mandates fall across US against public health advice

Indoor mask mandates are being abandoned in jurisdictions across the United States as politicians grappling with pandemic fatigue seek to restore a sense of normalcy, despite warnings from ...

@bbchealth shared
On Feb 19, 2022
Covid:19: Ireland's National Public Health Emergency Team could be stood down https://t.co/iJ4tqJMkhE
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Covid:19: Ireland's National Public Health Emergency Team could be stood down

Covid:19: Ireland's National Public Health Emergency Team could be stood down

Top doctor advises it is time to end the work of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) .