Pediatrics
From the Journals
Immunization information systems show progress over recent years
Bidirectional information exchange with EHRs is one asset of these systems.
From the Journals
Use of MenACWY-CRM vaccine in 2- to 10-year-olds raised no safety concerns
Is the quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine safe when used in the real world?
From the Journals
PCV13 vaccination safe, effective in 6- to 17-year-olds
The Indian study results may open the way to expanding the indication for immunization of this age group in that country.
From the Journals
Up-to-date vaccination status varies by mother’s country of origin
Minnesota children whose mothers were from Africa (excluding Somalia), the Caribbean, Central and South America, or Mexico were more likely to be...
From the Journals
IDSA updates infectious diarrhea guidelines
Molecular-based diagnostic tests are very sensitive, but may require expert analysis.
Conference Coverage
ACIP recommends third MMR dose, if outbreak risk
Recommendation based on 78% lower risk of mumps in college students who received 3rd dose.
From the Journals
Conjugate typhoid vaccine safe and effective in phase 2 trials
The conjugate vaccine could be safely administered to children as young as 6 months of age.
Opinion
Vaccine renaissance
The driver of the major change in pediatric infectious diseases after 1989 was economics.
Opinion
Artemisinin: Its global impact on the treatment of malaria
Although not endemic in the United States, malaria still is brought in by travelers.
Opinion
A ‘game changer’ for pediatric HIV
A look at how vertical transmission of HIV was largely halted in less than 25 years.
Conference Coverage
Hep C screening falling short in neonatal abstinence syndrome infants
SAN DIEGO – Screening message needs to be broadcast.