Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Fluarix Quadrivalent effective in very young, simplifies flu shots for all ages
The Fluarix Quadrivalent vaccine’s efficacy against any severity of flu reduced health care utilization.
From the Journals
Newborn oral rotavirus vaccine held effective
Administration of vaccine at time of birth may hold safety advantages.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: With tinea capitis, don’t be fooled by a Wood’s lamp
KAUAI, HAWAII – When it comes to diagnosing tinea capitis, you really can’t rely on a Wood’s lamp, according to pediatric dermatologist Robert...
News from the FDA/CDC
This is what a flu pandemic looks like
At first glance, activity level appears to equal the pandemic of 2009-2010.
Conference Coverage
Latest PANS trials suggest cause may be treatable
NEW YORK – Dr. Barbara J. Coffey said the evidence base for treating the neuropsychiatric illness – and PANDAS – is expanding.
News from the FDA/CDC
Zika-linked birth defects climbing in U.S. hot spots
Zika-linked birth defects increased in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
News
Antibiotic choice for acute otitis media 2018
Otopathogen epidemiology has changed over the years; should antibiotic choice for acute otitis media change as well?
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. influenza activity widespread to start 2018
In one way at least, this flu season is already worse than 2016-2017.
Conference Coverage
Teens with PID underscreened for HIV, syphilis
Adolescents with PID were unlikely to be screened for HIV or syphilis, and many didn’t receive an appropriate antibiotic regimen.
News
Don’t give up on influenza vaccine
The influenza vaccine needs some help with its image.
From the Journals
AAP adds peramivir to influenza recommendations
The Academy gives advice on use of the recently approved influenza antiviral.