2011 recommendations for childhood and adolescent vaccination released

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Children with poor self-control have worse health and other outcomes as adults

Poor self-control in childhood predicts health problems, criminal behavior, and financial difficulties later in life, according to a longitudinal study. Read full article.

Referrals to pediatric specialties are seldom completed, at least in underserved communities

Almost one-third of children from low-income communities who were referred to a specialist failed to complete the referral. Read full article.

Guidelines for vision screening in preschoolers revised

Preschool-aged children should receive a vision screening to detect amblyopia or its risk factors at least once between the ages of 3 and 5 years, according to recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Read full article.

Salt and sedentary habits contribute to childhood asthma

Children who consume unhealthy diets, watch too much television, or spend too much time playing video games instead of playing outdoors are likely to experience a higher prevalence of asthma symptoms than children who are more active and follow a healthier, Mediterranean-style dietary model. Read full article.

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