Opinion
More tools for the COVID toolbox
The Emergency Use Authorization authorized use of specific monoclonal antibodies for individuals 12 years and above with a minimum weight of 40 kg...
Opinion
COVID-19 in children and adolescents: Disease burden and severity
Updating and summarizing the pediatric experience for the pediatric community on what children and adolescents have experienced because of SARS-...
Opinion
Direct-acting agents cure hepatitis C in children
There now are three direct-acting antiviral agents available to treat HCV in children.
News
Consider COVID-19–associated multisystem hyperinflammatory syndrome
It is hypothesized that the syndrome potentially is a late-onset inflammatory process or potentially an antibody-triggered inflammatory process....
Opinion
Flu vaccine: Larger impact on influenza burden than you thought?
Even the current modestly effective flu vaccines have significant benefit, protecting U.S. populations from serious disease and death.
News
Identifying CMV infection in asymptomatic newborns – one step closer?
A new assay may provide the way to identify asymptomatic congenital CMV infection.
Opinion
Evaluating fever in the first 90 days of life
The current approach to the febrile infant less than 90 days of age is based on risk stratification.
Opinion
A ‘game changer’ for pediatric HIV
A look at how vertical transmission of HIV was largely halted in less than 25 years.
Opinion
PANS and PANDAS – A step forward?
There’s new info to guide you in managing PANS and PANDAS.
Article
Enterovirus D68 – An emerging threat to child health
Dr. Stephen I. Pelton discusses the emerging threat of enterovirus D68.
News
Appendicitis, antibiotics, and surgery: An evolving trilogy
Dr. Stephen I. Pelton discusses new information about trying antibiotics rather than going straight to surgery to treat appendicitis.
News
Protecting pregnant women, infants from infections
Dr. Stephen I. Pelton emphasizes the importance of immunizing pregnant women to protect infants too young to be protected by childhood vaccines....