Pediatrics
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles cases now at highest level since 1992
The CDC reports that United States has now passed the 963 cases reported in 1994.
Conference Coverage
C-section linked to serious infection in preschoolers
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Increased risk through age 5 years was higher with elective than emergency C-section.
Conference Coverage
CPAP for infants with OSA is effective with high adherence
DALLAS - Despite the additional challenges associated with CPAP therapy in infants, such as smaller face size for mask fit...
Opinion
Antimalarials in pregnancy and lactation
Most antimalarials appear safe to use during pregnancy, but avoid primaquine. Tell patients to use personal protective measures as well.
News
Refrigerator-stable varicella vaccine held safe and effective
This formulation may help increase vaccination rates against varicella by making it more available in areas without frozen storage capabilities....
Conference Coverage
HPV vaccine: Is one dose enough?
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Post hoc analyses strongly suggest one dose of HPV vaccine provides durable protection.
News
10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine confers similar protection to boys and girls
This investigational 10-valent pneumococcal vaccine appeared protective in both term and preterm infants.
News
Severe respiratory failure strikes healthy teens on trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
A case series of five patients suggests a link between trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and lung disease.
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles count for 2019 now over 900 cases
Two more states reported their first cases of the year to the CDC last week.
News
When adolescents visit the ED, 10% leave with an opioid
Compared with outpatient clinics, prescription rate is more than six times higher in the emergency department.