Department of Pediatrics

Hospital ER visits by children down 70% during pandemic peak in B.C.

Hospital ER visits by children down 70% during pandemic peak in B.C.

A new study from University of British Columbia researchers found a significant decline in the number of families with children accessing emergency departments across B.C. during the peak of the pandemic.

Nov 5, 2020

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Nearly half of parents willing to accept less rigorous testing of COVID-19 vaccine

A new study from researchers at the University of British Columbia reveals many parents are willing to accept less rigorous testing and expedited approval of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Oct 6, 2020

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More parents plan to get flu shot for kids this fall

New research from University of British Columbia researchers suggests the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may drive more parents to immunize their children against the upcoming seasonal influenza strain.

Aug 13, 2020