Dr. Ferguson discusses the importance of routine vaccination in children, along with barriers to vaccination. Socioeconomic factors may play a role in higher rates of asthma and atopic dermatitis in Black children. More patients with private insurance received oral immunotherapy than those with public insurance. Research revealed that 60% of the children had a known trigger of egg-induced anaphylaxis. Peer-led education on vaccine science may help address undervaccination of children. The majority of children and adolescents with chronic skin conditions reported experiencing stigma. Increasing rates of even light physical activity from childhood through young adulthood can reduce insulin resistance. Why is IEP support not available for special needs children during the summer months? Despite girls being 60% of study babies, researchers observed that baby boys sustained undetectable HIV viral loads. Teachers will weaponize ACS to intimidate parents of special needs children and dissuade them from advocacy. Thirty-nine percent of US youth aged 12-19 are overweight or obese, and 15% have high blood pressure. White children are 19% more likely than Black children and 65% more likely than Hispanic children to be diagnosed with Autism Guidelines issued in 2014 laid out clear measures to prevent or reduce complications of SCD in children and adolescents. Sedentary time may increase heart size 3 times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in adolescents. Sex-based disparities in blood sugar level and quality of life were identified among children with type 1 diabetes. The findings highlight how smoking can damage the health of smokers, their children, and their grandchildren. Researchers believe these disparities demonstrate the impact of structural racism on patient outcomes and access to care. Prevalence in asthma in children is linked with race, ethnicity, and neighborhood characteristics. Many pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) do not meet all major diagnostic criteria at time of diagnosis. Following the voluntary shutdown of Abbott’s Sturgis facility in February, thousands of families and pediatricians ...