Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Rapid lab test predicts pediatric pneumococcal pneumonia severity
MADRID – Thomsen-Friedenreich antigen activation spells a 16-fold increased risk of empyema.
From the Journals
First trimester use of inactivated flu vaccine didn’t cause birth defects
Is maternal flu vaccination in the first trimester safe?
Opinion
Foodborne illnesses of foreign, domestic origin: On the rise?
Consider the diversity of origin of foodborne-illness outbreaks in the United States.
Conference Coverage
Oral HPV infections sharply lower for vaccinated youth
HPV vaccination appears to confer a high level of protection against oral infection with oncogenic virus types.
From the Journals
PCV10 vaccination in Brazil nearly eliminated serotypes
Ten-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine immunization nearly eliminated PCV10 serotypes in Brazil, except multidrug-resistant 6C.
From the Journals
Consider S. pyogenes in cases of pediatric intertrigo
Streptococcal pyogenes often is a cause of pediatric intertrigo.
Conference Coverage
Preterm infants at high risk for RSV morbidity without immunoprophylaxis
SAN FRANCISCO – Preterm infants can experience severe RSV illness without immunoprophylaxis.
Conference Coverage
HPV vaccine training video improved provider knowledge, confidence
SAN FRANCISCO – How can watching a video improve pediatric providers' ability to counsel patients about the HPV vaccine?
Conference Coverage
Study supports link between pediatric MS and remote viral infections
BOSTON – Building on previous studies, researchers found several possible associations that could lead to MS.
From the Journals
Infants’ responses to multiple vaccines affected by maternal antibodies
Maternal antibodies may blunt infant response to immunizations.
From the Journals
Aerosolized MMR vaccine showed good seropositivity
Can aerosolized vaccines replace injections?