Children’s Health

‘If school is a warming, affirming and safe environment, then it can definitely be a resource,’ says UCLA Health’s Dr. Brandon Ito

The reopening of schools will provide the necessary food variety and routine some children have lacked over the past year, UCLA Health experts say.

Communication and preparation are key, says UCLA Health’s Dr. Melissa Brymer

Increased use of computer and smartphone screens during pandemic has led to rise in myopia, dry eye

All children are likely to have had mental health challenges due to the pandemic, but they may be particularly heightened among children with special needs, say UCLA Health experts.

‘The best strategies for COVID-19 testing of students and staff in schools to maximize safe, in-person learning remains an open question,’ says Dr. Mitchell Wong

Why it's good for parents to make sure they're vaccinated

AMC refers to a variety of conditions that involve joint stiffness and muscle weakness, both of which are present when a child is born

Novie Simone Calloway was born in October 2020, four months premature

‘It will allow for middle and high schools to reopen safely and address the concerns of teachers and administrators,’ says UCLA Health’s Dr. Alice Kuo