Tag: adolescents

Adolescents

FDA Extends Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine to Adolescents:...

Children 12 years and older may now receive the vaccine.
Teen

Study: The Impact of Peanut Allergy on the Quality of Life...

The Peanut Allergy Burden Study assessed the real-world burden of peanut allergy on patients and caregivers in the United States.
Anxious Teen

Study: Over Half of Teens with Peanut Allergy Visited the ER,...

4 in 10 Teens believe they have a great or very great chance or certainty of dying from accidental exposure.
dupilumab

FDA Approves Dupixent® (dupilumab) for Moderate-to-severe Atopic Dermatitis in Adolescents

Therapy targets the IL-4/IL-13 pathway, a key driver of the allergic or type 2 inflammation that underlies atopic dermatitis.
Epinephrine Delivery Devices

Study: Untrained Teens Using Emergency Epinephrine Devices

Use of Symjepi™ compared with EpiPen® in 34 adolescents aged 12 to 17.
Adolescents

Adolescents Have High Rate of Adverse Reactions According to Australian Study

Given the disturbing findings from the study, we recommend two videos to watch with your adolescent/young teen.
Auto-Injector Use

Study: Self-Injection Practice Leads to Less Anxiety in Adolescents and Parents

Familiarity with the use of an auto-injector may lead to earlier administration and better outcomes.