Tag: Infant / Child Care
Infants Less Likely Than Other Household Members to Get COVID-19
Even breastfeeding infants exposed to COVID-19 do not appear to have higher risk for infection than other children, adults in the household
Infant Head-Shaping Pillows Are Useless and Dangerous to Baby, FDA Warns
Health care providers should discourage the use of infant head-shaping pillows and educate patients about the risks
U.S. Purchases of Specialized Infant Formula Exceed Estimated Need
5.5 percent of formula purchased from 2017 to 2019 was hypoallergenic; 59 percent of formula purchased was lactose-reduced
Preeclampsia, Eclampsia Linked to Increased Offspring Mortality
Maternal hypertensive disorders of pregnancy linked to increased risks for all-cause mortality, several cause-specific mortalities in offspring from birth to young adulthood
COVID Shot After SARS-CoV-2 Recovery in Pregnancy Ups Antibodies in Infants
Predictors of detectable IgG in infants at delivery also included third-trimester infection, mild/moderate and severe/critical disease
Abbott Announces Recall of Infant Formula Over Defective Caps
Defective caps on some products could cause the product to spoil, which could lead to diarrhea and vomiting if consumed
FDA Admits Flaws in Response to Infant Formula Shortage
Problems highlighted in report include outdated data-sharing systems, below-normal staffing and training for food inspectors
Prenatal Fish Oil, High-Dose Vitamin D Cuts Croup Risk in Offspring
Risk reduced for croup before age of three years
COVID-19 Diagnosed in 0.1 Percent of Neonates
Only 7/100,000 have severe infection; respiratory support more likely to be required by those with severe infection
