Treating childhood obesity: New guidelines released
Pediatric obesity rates increased from 17% to 20% over the past decade and a half, it’s been labeled a significant milestone to have new guidance.
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Pediatric obesity rates increased from 17% to 20% over the past decade and a half, it’s been labeled a significant milestone to have new guidance.
The virus has mutated to the point where immunity against the original strain of COVID-19 no longer offers much protection against the new variant, an expert says.
The Healthier Oklahoma Coalition addressed COVID-19 infection rates and the spread of the virus in Oklahoma. Members of the coalition said the number of positive tests in Oklahoma daily has steadily dropped over the past 10 days. Dr. Ashley Weedn said the American Academy of Pediatrics still recommends school follow CDDC guidance for children returning to in-person classes. “Contact tracing of positive cases and quarantining individuals who not only test positive but are exposed to COVID-19, even when they’re wearing masks per CDC guidance, is still recommended for schools to reduce th...