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December 23, 2021
Scenes of violence and threats have been increasingly playing out on school campuses across the country. Recent statistics from the US center for homeland defense and security show that 2021 has had the most incidences of school shootings at 238. This is more than double 2019, the second highest year on record which had 119.
December 07, 2021
When it comes to the annual dilemma about buying eye-safe toys for everyone from toddlers to teens, John A. Moran Eye Center’s Griffin Jardine, MD, takes a cautious but realistic view. We've gathered an ophthalmologist-approved gift list of ideas for timeless, safe fun.
November 16, 2021
Recently, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was authorized for children ages 5 to 11. As of today, 193 million people ages 12 and over have been safely vaccinated in the U.S. Although younger children are less likely to die or be hospitalized from COVID-19, recent statistics show why pediatricians and University of Utah Health experts support the vaccine for younger children.
October 19, 2021
Ophthalmologists say they’re seeing myopia, or nearsightedness, affect growing numbers of children and young people. John A. Moran Eye Center optometrist Shandi Beckwith, OD, specializes in myopia correction, specifically for children ages 8 to 12. Here she answers key questions and shares the latest treatment options.
September 22, 2021
Why is it so hard to talk about suicide? Starting the conversation with someone having suicidal thoughts is never easy, but it is important and could be lifesaving.
August 27, 2021
Addressing the misinformation about the mental and physical barriers that wearing a mask in school may bring - University of Utah Health experts weigh in.
August 13, 2021
La vuelta al cole es un momento emocionante. Pero a muchos niños les puede causar estrés y ansiedad: incluso niños que suelen ser fáciles de llevar pueden experimentar nervios, y los que tienen algo de ansiedad pueden estar más excitados e inquietos de lo habitual. Los padres también sienten esa incomodidad. Dejar a un niño llorando a las puertas del centro escolar es difícil para todos.
August 11, 2021
Back-to-school is an exciting time. But for many kids, it can cause stress and anxiety—even children who are usually easy going may experience butterflies and those with some anxiety may get more nervous and clingier than usual. Parents feel the pain, too. Leaving a crying child at school is hard for everyone.
May 24, 2021
Children age 12- to 15- years old can now get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine following Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration. Results from a Phase 3 clinical trial testing the COVID-19 vaccine in this age group suggest it is highly effective at protecting them from disease.
December 08, 2020
Pediatric care is unique. Your son or daughter’s health is important, and we want to help set them up for lifelong well-being. Because your children are continually growing and developing, it is important to track their progress. Well-child visits help ensure your children are meeting health goals.
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