Pediatrics
News
Vaccination does not eliminate risk for meningococcal disease in eculizumab recipients
CDC advises vigilance for meningococcal disease in all eculizumab users.
From the Journals
Subset of pediatric herpes simplex virus entails frequent episodes
There are some new pediatric dermatology patients in town.
Conference Coverage
New one-time treatment for head lice found safe for children
CHICAGO - More help is on the way for little itchy heads.
Feature
How to raise HPV vaccine rates: Work together
Advocates say better collaboration among pediatricians and obstetrician-gynecologists is critical to raising HPV vaccine rates.
Conference Coverage
Start ART in first 3 months in infants with perinatal HIV
MADRID – The goal with perinatal HIV is soonest-possible viral suppression.
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. goals for earlier HIV diagnosis and treatment may be out of reach
Only 66% of U.S. youth diagnosed with HIV were introduced to proper care within 90 days of diagnosis, leaving a long way to go to meet the 2020...
From the Journals
Daily probiotics have no effect on infections causing child care absences
There seems to be little difference between probiotics and placebo in preventing infections in young children, but age may play a role.
From the Journals
Study indicates parent-reported penicillin allergy in question
Children with low-risk penicillin allergy may be in the clear.
News from the FDA/CDC
‘Chronic Lyme’: Serious bacterial infections reported with unproven treatments
Five case reports illustrate the dangers of unproven treatments for so-called chronic Lyme disease.
Conference Coverage
Childhood vaccine trauma decreases adolescent HPV immunization uptake
Too many vaccines at once can result in needle phobia.
Conference Coverage
English infant quadravalent group B meningococcal vaccine pays off
MADRID – Invasive meningococcal disease cases are dropping.