Medical X-Press – Serena McNiff
Since schools closed across the United States this past spring to stem the spread of COVID-19, kids have been deprived of experiences that are essential to their emotional development—playing at recess, sharing lunch with classmates and learning together in the classroom.
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Many people with autism have difficulty socializing with others, and previous research has suggested that therapy dogs can help children with autism feel more comfortable speaking with others and socializing. In this study, University of Missouri researchers compared the willingness of children with autism to speak to a therapist when in the presence of a therapy dog, when they were able to earn time to play with the dog, or when they were able to earn time playing with a favorite toy.
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Would you like to find out what kids around the world are having for lunch? You can bet to discover a whole other culinary world outside burgers and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Here is what kids’ lunches look like around the globe.
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Although COVID-19 is a new illness caused by a new virus, the fallout from the COVID-19 shutdown may put the world at risk for outbreaks of old illnesses: ones that were practically eradicated through vaccination. The World Health Organization estimates that 117 million people worldwide will miss out on vaccinations for preventable diseases due to COVID-19. Closer to home, the Canadian Paediatric Society is worried that Canadians will fall behind on their vaccination schedules. Vaccines are one of the most important public health tools at our disposal. Ignoring vaccinations can have dire consequences.
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The next time you have the urge to head for your family’s favorite drive-through window for an easy dinner and hand everyone their individual take-out meals before they retreat to their corners of the home for a night of calories and free time, you’ll be glad that you took the time to read this article.
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