American leading infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci (Anthony Fauci) in Pennsylvania Medicine Friday’s activities address the mental health problems of young people and the importance of vaccination.

Fauci said: “By working together to vaccinate as many people as possible as soon as possible, the United States is very fortunate to emerge from the darkest days of this historic COVID-19 pandemic.” Associated Press Report“This is how we defeat this epidemic and restore our lives. Each of us protects ourselves, our loved ones and our communities through vaccinations, doing our part.”

Fauci said isolation and social distancing have always been difficult for teenagers and young people. He said it is important to talk about the interruption of education, isolation from friends, and the overall sadness and anxiety experienced by young people.

Studies have shown that the pandemic has a negative impact on the mental health of young people.Compared with 2019, the number of young girls visiting the emergency room due to suspected suicide attempts last year increased by more than 50%, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found.

Another CDC study It was found that the number of emergency department visits related to mental health increased by 24% among children aged 5 to 11 years and 31% among adolescents aged 12 to 17 years.

“Gen Z is exposed to accidental death or death threats, and then unable to gather and grieve… You may have nightmares, or feel guilty, or become neurotic and irritable, which may lead to unhealthy coping styles, such as the use of substances,” E. Cabrina Campbell, professor of psychiatry and team member of the Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Say.

Campbell said family members should track these symptoms and seek help if symptoms persist for more than a month.

Some COVID-19 patients are experiencing lingering health problems such as fatigue, shortness of breath, dry cough and chest pain. This situation can be dangerous for children and young people.

Fauci and team members urge young people to get vaccinated when it is their turn.

Clinical trial data show Pfizer with Modern Vaccines can effectively prevent COVID-19 in young people.

Fauci was the keynote speaker of the hte virtual event. The Department of Adolescent and Youth Medicine of Pennsylvania Medicine awarded him the first medical humanism award in recognition of his “incredible life-saving leadership” and his dedication to science during the pandemic. The promise of facts.