Beata Mostafavi
Public Relations Manager
Mostafavi leads media relations and content creation for University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital. Prior to joining Michigan Medicine in 2012, Mostafavi spent 10 years as a journalist. Contact: [email protected]
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20 things to know about COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 12
Kids 5-11 are now eligible for Pfizer’s COVID vaccine. Pediatric experts share answers to parents’ questions as they consider vaccinating their child.
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“Reverse trick-or-treating” brings Halloween spirit to C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
Thanks to donations from the Spirit of Children, kids at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital are getting in the spooky spirit this Halloween season.
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Mott to host live Q & A on COVID vaccines for kids under 12
University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital experts will answer questions about the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 during a live Q & A session on Friday, Oct. 29.
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11 myths about COVID vaccines and kids
A pediatric infectious disease expert responds to frequently raised concerns about vaccinating kids against COVID.
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Depression, anxiety may be linked to c-section risk among pregnant women
Study sheds light on relationship between perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and first time cesarian delivery among pregnant women.
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A third of children ages 7-9 use social media apps
Poll finds 1 in 6 parents of elementary and middle schoolers who use social media don’t use parental controls, and 2 in 5 say it’s too time consuming to monitor apps.
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11 things to know about COVID vaccines and kids’ hearts
Reports of heart inflammation in children and teens after receiving mRNA COVID vaccines have fueled further questions about vaccine safety. A pediatric cardiologist answers common questions about the risks of COVID vaccines versus COVID-19 infection.
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Poll: How did COVID impact kids’ fast food habits?
1 in 5 parents say their children ate fast food more often since the pandemic shutdowns and 1 in 6 say their child eats fast food at least twice a week.
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Mott to host live Q & A on COVID vaccines and kids
Parents with children who are 12 and older – or whose child will soon be 12 – may still be deciding whether to vaccinate them against COVID.
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Taking the pain out of unexplained physical symptoms in kids
How pediatric teams are working to improve diagnosis and treatment of somatic symptom and related disorders in the hospital setting.
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Kids gained excess weight during the pandemic
A study of a large cohort of children and adolescents suggests that childhood obesity rates have spiked during the COVID-19 era.
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Back to school during the delta surge: 8 things parents should know
As the COVID pandemic continues, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist weighs in on the top tips for going back to school during delta.
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COVID influences families’ back to school worries
As kids prepare to go back to school, COVID concerns, academic gaps and a repeat of virtual school top families’ worries.
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Study: Half of pediatric opioid prescriptions are “high risk”
The top 5% of prescribers account for half of opioid prescriptions and high risk prescriptions to children and young adults.
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Trial to use stem cells in baby hearts
Researchers study stem cells’ potential to preserve heart function and delay heart transplants for children with complex congenital heart disease.
