(C) The Conversation This unaltered story was originally published on TheConversation.com/us [1] License: Creative Commons - CC BY-ND 4.0 Attributions/No Derivities[2] ---------------- University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences on The Conversation By: ['Alexander Sundermann', 'David Kaczorowski', 'Deepa Burman', 'Emily Brant', 'Glenn J. Rapsinski', 'Hiren Muzumdar', 'Jaime Sidani', 'Jing Luo', 'Judy Martin', 'Kristina E. Rudd'] Date: 2022-06-17 18:38:51+00:00 FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images June 17, 2022 At last, COVID-19 shots for little kids – 5 essential reads The FDA’s authorization of COVID-19 shots for children ages 6 months to 4 years will bring relief for millions of parents. Pending CDC endorsement, shots for this group will be available within days. 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Cavan Images/Cavan via Getty Images December 15, 2021 COVID-19 vaccines for children: How parents are influenced by misinformation, and how they can counter it Pediatricians and other health care providers can take some concrete steps toward building trust and counteracting anti-vaccination misinformation. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News via Getty Images October 22, 2021 An infectious disease expert explains new federal rules on ‘ mix-and -match’ vaccine booster shots As boosters are authorized for all three COVID-19 shots available in the US, the ability to swap out vaccine types looks to be a boon to the immune system. Credit: Laurence Monneret/The Image Bank via Getty Images October 18, 2021 Is chewing on ice cubes bad for your teeth? A dentist explains why this is a habit worth breaking – no matter the cause or the strength of your cravings to keep doing it. George Clerk/E+ Collection via Getty Images October 8, 2021 Flu season paired with COVID-19 presents the threat of a ‘twindemic,’ making the need for vaccination all the more urgent Recent computer modeling shows the upcoming flu season might see a surge in cases. Coupled with COVID-19’s continued threat, doctors are again urging Americans to get their shots. Johner Images/Getty Images September 21, 2021 You may soon be able to buy hearing aids over the counter at your local pharmacy Only 3.7% of people in the U.S. with hearing difficulty own hearing aids. Thanks to a federal law in progress of being implemented, OTC hearing aids may help bridge the gap. Eoneren/E+ via Getty Images September 9, 2021 Massive numbers of new COVID–19 infections, not vaccines, are the main driver of new coronavirus variants When the coronavirus copies itself, there is a chance its RNA will mutate. But new variants must jump from one host to another, and the more infections there are, the better chance this will happen. Halfpoint/iStock via Getty Images Plus August 30, 2021 What happens when the COVID-19 vaccines enter the body – a road map for kids and grown-ups An infectious disease doctor explains the science behind COVID-19 vaccines at a level that children – and adults – of all ages can understand. Juan Monino/E+ via Getty Images July 16, 2021 Kids aren’t just littler adults – here’s why they need their own clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine As many teens and adults in the US restart their social lives, parents of children under the age of 12 wonder when their kids will also be able to experience the freedom that comes with vaccination. 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