I've been on service this month caring for hospitalized patients and, once again, I'm reminded that managing illness in children isn't as straightforward as it used to be.
Nirsevimab reservation program enrollment deadline extended
The program allows participants to reserve doses and be eligible for priority shipping, among other benefits.
What's going on with polio, monkeypox, and COVID-19
The news is full of stories about monkeypox, the recent changes to COVID-19 guidance, and the return of polio cases. What do clinicians need to know?
Measles increase: Discussing vaccination with vaccine-hesitant parents
In a time when vaccine hesitancy is contributing to a rise in measles cases, an understanding of why parents are hesitant is key to help change their narrative.
What Omicron could mean for the pandemic
Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Tina Q. Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, to discuss what's known about the variant. She also discusses the latest on the vaccine for children aged younger than 5 years.
Nirsevimab reduced RSV hospitalizations in infants by 82%, new data show
The new data, published in The Lancet, showed that nirsevimab substantially reduced RSV hospitalizations.
Determining accuracy of ICD-10 influenza diagnosis codes in ED, inpatient settings
ICD-10 accuracy varied by age of the patient, influenza season definition, time between onset and testing, and clinical setting.