This article from the Los Angeles times caught my attention since my son recently had a slight fever and bad headache for 24hrs, then subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. He's feeling fine now and back to normal. It was quick and not a hu…
This article from the Los Angeles times caught my attention since my son recently had a slight fever and bad headache for 24hrs, then subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. He's feeling fine now and back to normal. It was quick and not a huge deal since we understand how to help bolster the body's immune system.
JUMP IN CHILD COVID HOSPITALIZATIONS IN N.Y. SPARKS CONCERNS IN CALIFORNIA AMID OMICRON
* https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-12-26/jump-in-child-covid-hospitalizations-in-new-york-sparks-concerns-in-california-amid-omicron
HEALTH ADVISORY: INCREASE IN COVID-19 PEDIATRIC HOSPITALIZATIONS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE
* https://health.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/docs/2021-12-24_health_advisory.pdf
Upon reading the article, though, it became clear there is no real information about these children's symptoms, the durations of their stays. Percentages matter to some degree, but raw data and numbers are really what matter the most.
There are many people who flood into hospitals simply because they are either ignorant about how to handle illness or because they have been conditioned into a mindset of fear. On the other hand, the majority of the US's population is at high risk because of their co-morbidities related to obesity.
When we look at America and the obesity problems plaguing not only our adults but also our children, it's pretty clear why many people are afraid. It's difficult to make lasting changes to our lifestyles in order to facilitate healthier outcomes. It's challenging to step back and examine our choices and consider the fact that maybe we should adjust how we live so that our bodies are more resilient and better equipped to fight off illness.
In this culture of insta-gratification and insta-results, a quick jab in the arm is way more appealing than having to thoughtfully consider a lifestyle which consists of healthful dietary components and regular, consistent exercise.
