A comprehensive survey in Wales reveals concerning levels of anxiety, loneliness, and emotional difficulties among primary school children aged 7-11, with one in seven experiencing significant emotional issues. The survey highlights the impact of social media, online dangers, and pandemic-related isolation on young children's mental health, prompting calls for improved support and interventions in schools.
North Dakota has reported five flu-related deaths this season, including two children under 10, with over 5,000 cases. Health officials emphasize vaccination and vigilance for warning signs, marking the first pediatric flu deaths since 2016.
Flu activity in the US is at a 10-year high with over 15 million cases, especially affecting children, and ongoing risks of severe illness and death, prompting health officials to urge vaccination and vigilance.
The CDC reports that flu activity in the US remains high with a record-breaking season, ongoing hospitalizations and deaths, especially among children and seniors, and a potential peak has not yet been reached. Despite vaccination efforts, coverage remains below 40% of the population, and the dominant flu strain is a new variant of H3N2.
A lawsuit alleges that New York's Office of Children and Family Services is unlawfully confining children in solitary cells without toilets for extended periods, violating state regulations.
Children in Gaza are returning to basic education in makeshift tents after two years of war and destruction, with efforts led by UNICEF to provide limited schooling and psychological support amidst ongoing conflict and aid restrictions.
The CDC has revised the childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of universally recommended vaccines from 18 to 11 and categorizing vaccines into three groups: universally recommended, high risk, and shared decision. The changes, made without independent review, have faced criticism from medical groups who warn they could jeopardize children's health and wellness visits. Parents are advised to consult their pediatricians for guidance and continue to prioritize routine health visits.
Three children have died from the flu in Massachusetts amid a surge in cases and severity, prompting health officials to urge vaccination to prevent further tragedies and alleviate hospital strain.
Massachusetts reports its first flu-related child deaths this season amid rising cases and low vaccination rates, prompting health officials to urge residents to get vaccinated to prevent further severe illness and fatalities.
Flu cases are surging across 45 states, with record-high doctor visits and over 11 million illnesses this season, leading to increased hospitalizations and deaths, especially among children. The CDC reports the highest flu activity since 1997, but recent policy changes have removed the flu shot from the official childhood vaccination schedule, despite ongoing severe impacts.
The US has reduced its recommended childhood vaccines from 16 to 11, focusing only on the most essential vaccines, a move criticized by medical experts for potentially increasing preventable diseases and causing public confusion, while being driven by political motives and lacking transparent review.
U.S. flu infections are surging this season, surpassing last winter's severity, driven by a new H3N2 strain not covered by current vaccines, with health officials warning of a peak ahead and recent policy changes reducing vaccine recommendations for children, raising concerns about public health data and disease control efforts.
The US has reduced its recommended vaccines for children, focusing only on the most essential, which has sparked criticism from medical experts who warn it could lead to lower vaccination rates and increased disease risk.
Aileen Moynagh reports on the introduction of free MMRV vaccines in Northern Ireland from January 2026 to prevent chickenpox, inspired by the severe case of Emily Walls, who nearly died from the illness as a toddler. The vaccine is highly effective and aims to reduce serious complications and hospitalizations, with health professionals emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent life-threatening outcomes.
The flu season is particularly severe this year, driven by an unexpected H3N2 strain called subclade K, leading to record hospitalizations and pediatric deaths across the U.S., despite a mismatched vaccine, highlighting the need for vaccination and vigilance.
