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New study further demonstrates COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe during pregnancy
A new study led by investigators at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia (UBC) found that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe to use in pregnancy, and that pregnant people experienced lower rates of health events post-vaccination than similarly aged, non-pregnant vaccinated people.
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Commonly prescribed antihistamine is linked with elevated rates of tic, anxiety, and conduct disorders in children
Hydroxyzine is a first-generation antihistamine commonly prescribed in syrup form to infants and young children with itch-inducing skin conditions, such as atopic dermatitis and eczema. New research shows that the more hydroxyzine a child is prescribed, the higher their risk for developing a tic, anxiety, or conduct disorder.
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BC Children’s Hospital researchers part of international collaboration to develop treatments for osteosarcoma
BC Children’s Hospital researchers are part of a new international collaboration aimed at developing innovative treatments for osteosarcoma — a highly malignant bone cancer that commonly affects children and adolescents.
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