
Antibiotic prescriptions for kids plummet during pandemic
Study finds declines in prescription drugs dispensed to children during COVID-19, including infection-related medicines and some used for chronic diseases.
Study finds declines in prescription drugs dispensed to children during COVID-19, including infection-related medicines and some used for chronic diseases.
One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic.
Specialists offer coping strategies to share with families.
How a simple health care need gained importance during the pandemic.
Polls of people aged 14 to 24 about masks, distancing and more show the importance of focusing communications on protecting others.
Vast majority of teens and young adults say they’re willing or have gotten vaccinated; youth-oriented messaging will be needed to inform the rest.