Opinion

Treatment duration for acute otitis media – so many choices
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD
Even though the number of potential antibiotics has contracted in the past 20 years, the need to individualize AOM treatment remains important and...
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Extensive limb swelling after vaccines – including SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD
The bottom line is that the management of pediatric ELS after SARS-CoV-2 vaccines should be the same as after standard vaccines.
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The lost year – even for common respiratory viruses
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD
Blunted 2019-2020 and nearly absent 2020-2021 respiratory virus season may have set the stage for intense 2021-2022 rebounds for the non–SARS-CoV-...
Opinion

2020-2021 respiratory viral season: Onset, presentations, and testing likely to differ in pandemic
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD
Expect variations on the traditional parade of seasonal respiratory viruses, with increased numbers of coinfections.
Opinion

Perfect storm of SARS-CoV-2 during flu season
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD
Flu vaccination is the one thing that can be done to mitigate the situation.
Opinion

Young children with neuromuscular disease are vulnerable to respiratory viruses
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD
How much does palivizumab help?
Opinion

Uptick in adult syphilis means congenital syphilis may be lurking
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD
Diagnosing/managing congenital syphilis is not always clear cut.
Opinion

Kawasaki disease: New info to enhance our index of suspicion
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD
Now the seasonality trends appear blurred in the youngest cases and the male predominance is blurred in the oldest cases.
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Vaccines: Effectiveness vs. efficacy
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD
Here’s a review of the math and meanings of vaccine effectiveness, vaccine efficacy, and confidence intervals.
Opinion

Foodborne illnesses of foreign, domestic origin: On the rise?
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD
Consider the diversity of origin of foodborne-illness outbreaks in the United States.
News

Bacterial colonizer vs. pathogen
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD
Dr. Christopher J. Harrison discusses the issue of bacterial colonizers vs. pathogens as it pertains to acute otitis media.
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Why so many pertussis outbreaks despite acellular pertussis vaccine? A call to action
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD
Dr. Christopher J. Harrison explores pertussis outbreaks and the viability of the acellular pertussis vaccine.
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The importance of UA in diagnosing UTIs in infants under 2 months
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD
Dr. Christopher J. Harrison discusses the importance of urinalysis in diagnosing urinary tract infections in infants under 2 months old.
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Pertussis persists
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD
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Clostridium difficile: Not just for adults
- Author:
- Christopher J. Harrison, MD