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Children
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Are state bans on vaccine exemptions the right approach?
Is eliminating the religious or philosophical exemption from vaccinations the right public policy tool to stop and prevent measles outbreaks?…
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Self, AAP collaborate on library of vaccine images for free use
Photos accompanying news stories about vaccines are notoriously awful, both in effect and in verisimilitude. They often feature large needles…
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New data resource on NSQIP database can inform coverage of relevant medical studies
More than 1,500 peer-reviewed studies have relied on a surgical database known as the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP),…
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California death revives concerns about sedation of children
The California Dental Board is investigating the case of a 4-year-old boy who died after receiving anesthesia at an Oakland…
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Speaker spotlight: Eliminating disparities in maternal and child health
Rebecca Dineen, assistant commissioner for the Bureau of Maternal and Child Health at the Baltimore City Health Department, will be…
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Covering gun violence as a public health problem requires nuance
As journalists, we focus on the increasingly common phenomenon of mass shootings. They are appalling, they are terrifying and we…
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Persistent threats to U.S. children’s health the focus of #AHCJ19 session
While measles may be the hot topic in the news at the moment for children’s health, it’s far from the…
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Health disparities begin early for preemies
In the United States, health disparities related to race and ethnicity start early. A study published March 25 in JAMA…
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Tip sheet helps journalists cover vaccine hesitancy responsibly
Tara Haelle, AHCJ core topic leader on medical studies, contributed to this post. Journalists have a tricky role when covering…
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Researchers see potential for teledentistry to address disparities in care
Telehealth technologies are on the rise, connecting patients and providers, and expanding access to crucial health services that can be…