Any decision to vaccinate all children under 12 years of age against COVID-19 must be done with due caution, considering
Month: November 2021
COVID vaccine spurs good response in people with Crohn’s disease and colitis
Here’s some comforting news for people who struggle with inflammatory bowel disease and worry that the immune-suppressing drugs they must
Multiple factors contribute to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among older, ethnic minorities
Older adults from minority ethnic backgrounds are at increased risk of contracting and dying from COVID-19, yet vaccine hesitancy is
Four years after release of guidelines, parents still not informed about early peanut introduction
In 2017, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) released guidelines to help parents introduce peanut products to
Most young people with asthma haven’t been prepared to transition to adult asthma care
Young adults with asthma need to be made aware that their medical needs surrounding asthma will likely change as they
New study shows Latinos with COVID-19 had higher probability of developing asthma exacerbations
Studies have shown minority populations suffered higher rates of COVID-19 infections throughout the pandemic. A new study being presented at
Despite climate change, kids with asthma in Los Angeles didn’t have an increase in allergy diagnoses
Studies have shown that climate change has been partly responsible for longer growing seasons and larger pollen loads, leading to
Medically challenging case shows NSAIDs can prompt exercise-induced anaphylaxis
Severe allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis, are scary, and it can sometimes be hard to determine the cause. A new
Increased frequency of eating eggs in infancy associated with decreased egg allergy later on
Allergists and pediatricians have recommended since 2017 that parents start to introduce peanut product around the time their child begins
Pregnant women with penicillin allergy label should be tested to reduce antibiotic exposure
It’s well known that 9 of 10 Americans who believe they are allergic to penicillin are not allergic. It’s also
