Families should be diligent in following #COVID19 safety guidance like wearing masks while awaiting a vaccine for everyone, ABC7 News reports. Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, FAAP Dr. Lee Savio Beers urges clinical trials to be expanded for children to speed a return to normal. wjla.com/news/spotlight…

Families need to remain vigilant because children can get sick with #COVID19 & transmit it to others, Good Morning America reports. Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, FAAP Dr. Lee Savio Beers urges you to #CallYourPediatrician to keep kids up-to-date on well visits & vaccines to help prevent illness. goodmorningamerica.com/news/video/us-…

The #COVID19 pandemic has been especially hard for kids who struggle with remote learning. In Parents Magazine Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, FAAP Dr. Lee Beers urges schools to prioritize reopening with "layers of protection for students, teachers and staff" to ensure safety. parents.com/kids/education…

Children are impacted by racism at an early age and talking about it can help empower them to combat racism. Books can help parents start the important and necessary conversation about racism and the importance of equality with children: ow.ly/awyh50DeKyJ

This epidemic of gun violence has roots in centuries of violence and trauma perpetrated against historically under-resourced communities and structural racism that leaves communities of color disproportionately harmed by gun violence.

As long as gun violence remains a public health threat to children and families, pediatricians will not rest in our pursuit to keep them safe. #NationalGunViolenceSurvivorsWeek

#Parents: Your children 12 years & older are eligible to get a #COVID19 vaccine. After they’ve been vaccinated, enroll them in v-safe. Use this smartphone-based tool to complete their health check-ins & get reminders if a second shot is needed. More: bit.ly/3gNkdpZ.

Fully #vaccinated people can still contract the novel #coronavirus, including the #DeltaVariant, but #COVID19 infection is far more common and widespread among the #unvaccinated. Read more about #breakthrough cases. ➨ ucla.in/3xgRNLH

The #DeltaVariant of the virus that causes #COVID19 spreads more easily than other variants and may cause more severe illness. COVID-19 vaccines significantly reduce the risk of severe illness. Vaccination is more urgent than ever. Learn more: bit.ly/3iuDnTQ.

Everyone ages 5+ years is eligible for a free #COVID19 vaccine, and everyone 12+ years is eligible for a free COVID-19 booster. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at helping protect against COVID-19, especially severe disease and death. More: bit.ly/3dILBpC.

As COVID cases surge, kids are bearing a disproportionate burden because many remain unvaccinated or are too young to be vaccinated. The vaccine remains the best protection against severe illness from COVID. Learn more and get your kids vaccinated now. ow.ly/vUEY50HtY7Z

Nearly All Teenagers Requiring Intensive Care For COVID-19 Unvaccinated "Nearly all teenagers needing intensive care for covid-19 were unvaccinated in a study of more than 1,000 hospital patients in the United States" (WP) washingtonpost.com/health/2022/01…

Time for a boost! Getting your COVID-19 booster shot means more protection from getting & spreading #COVID19. Find your booster: vaccines.gov.

#Parents & #Caregivers: All kids and teens ages 12 years and up should get a free #COVID19 booster shot. Children ages 5–17 years old with a weakened immune system should get an additional primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine. More: bit.ly/3mrK4Z5.

Respiratory syncytial virus (#RSV) is a virus that affects the small airways of the lungs. Some children, especially young infants, can become very sick. Learn more about RSV and ways to help prevent infection here: bit.ly/3vqMpXO

Important recall announcement from US Consumer Product Safety Commission on two dangerous inclined sleeper products:

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. More than 1/3 of sudden unexpected infant deaths that occur in the US are from SIDS. UCLA Health is sharing resources about creating a safe infant sleeping environment. Click below.

The #Halloween spirit is alive at UCLAMattelChildrens! Our Child Life staff and volunteers transformed our terrace into a “neighborhood route” where patients & family could grab delightful surprises and meet many different characters! Thank you for the visit Los Angeles Lakers Laker Girls MATTEL 🎃

A big thanks to our #ChildLife staff for coordinating a trick-or-treat #Halloween event, bringing together volunteers and staff to provide patients with dress-up opportunities. Read more: bit.ly/45VV18r

Bigger than basketball - the squad visiting UCLAMattelChildrens is SO WHOLESOME ❤️ UCLA Health | #LakeShow