AvatarThe Health DeskAvatarAvatarThe pandemic impulse purchases we grew to hateverified_publisherVox - Emily StewartFrom Pelotons to pets, the Covid buys people wish they’d left on the shelves. Marta Crilly has come to despise her outdoor patio heater. She bought it in the late summer of 2020, hoping it would allow her to host some outdoor gatherings before the Boston winter really hit. “It wasn’t honestly that …
AvatarThe Health DeskFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoHas the Covid pandemic caused an increase in shortsightedness in children?verified_publisher Australia News - Donna LuMyopia is rising in children but experts say focus should be on spending time outdoors rather than reducing screen time
AvatarThe Health DeskAvatarAvatar43 percent of parents ‘definitely’ won’t vaccinate their children under 5, survey findsThe 19th - Sara LutermanMore than a quarter of parents plan to "wait and see" how the COVID vaccine affects other young children first. Forty-three percent of parents with …
AvatarThe Health DeskFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoFDA authorizes Pfizer booster for kids: What this means for family summer travelverified_publisherthepointsguy.com - Caroline TannerIn much-awaited news, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the administration of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters in children ages …
AvatarThe Health DeskStoryboardThe Forgotten Victims of the Pandemic: COVID-19 OrphansAvatarCurated byThe Health DeskThe coronavirus has left more than 5.2 million children worldwide — 140,000 in the U.S. — without parents or caretakers. In some cases, siblings and grandparents have stepped in. As we try to return to normal, what will happen to these orphans and how do we avoid them slipping through the cracks?
AvatarThe Health DeskAvatarAvatarThe Children Left Behind By 1 Million U.S. COVID DeathsThe 74 - Asher Lehrer-SmallNearly 250,000 youth have lost a parent or caregiver to the virus. But some parents say schools aren’t adequately reckoning with the fallout Updated, …
AvatarThe Health DeskAvatarAvatar3 Ways to Get Money Back When COVID Ruins Your VacationNerdWallet - Melissa LambarenaCOVID-19 still has the potential to derail plans, but you can protect the value of your vacation with some options. You probably long to sip umbrella …
AvatarThe Health DeskAvatarAvatarFor kids with COVID-19, everyday life can be a struggleAssociated Press - By Colleen Long and Carolyn KasterWASHINGTON (AP) — Eight-year-old Brooklynn Chiles fidgets on the hospital bed as she waits for the nurse at Children’s National Hospital. The white paper beneath her crinkles as she shifts to look at the medical objects in the room. She’s had the coronavirus three times, and no one can figure out …
AvatarThe Health DeskAvatarAvatarWhat to Know About Getting the COVID Vaccine During Pregnancyverified_publisherCNET - Jessica RendallBabies have a reduced risk of hospitalization if their parent got two shots while pregnant, a recent CDC study found. Here's all we know about getting the shot for two.
AvatarThe Health DeskAvatarAvatarStudents Are Walking Out Over COVIDverified_publisherThe Atlantic - By Joe PinskerThe Omicron variant has brought a special level of chaos to classrooms, and some teens say their schools aren’t doing enough to protect them. Last semester was bad, but this one has been worse. The pandemic—and the United States’ haphazard response to it—has presented parents and teachers with …
AvatarThe Health DeskStoryboardCOVID-19 Vaccines Do Not Cause Infertility in Men or WomenAvatarCurated byThe Health DeskMultiple studies reveal that the coronavirus vaccine does not impact a person's ability to reproduce. However, they warn being unvaccinated and contracting the virus could cause infertility problems, including sexual dysfunction. Read more on what the science says in contrast to the misinformation spreading online.
AvatarThe Health DeskAvatarAvatarPeople Are Hiding That Their Unvaccinated Loved Ones Died of COVIDverified_publisherThe Atlantic - By Andrea StanleyWith the arrival of vaccines, compassion for COVID deaths began to dry up, sometimes replaced by scorn. After Andreea’s mom died of COVID-19 in April, the harassment started. Noxious messages started coming in after she wrote a Facebook post letting friends and family know about her loss. One person …