How many kids are completely unvaccinated?
November 29, 2018
Overall vaccination rates in children are good, but there is a small pocket of children who are completely unvaccinated, and this number is rising.
Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN
Keep sports abuse on your radar, help parents be proactive
November 26, 2018
The intimate nature of sports, the comradery of a team environment, the trust of a coach—all these are intrinsic to the nature of athletics but can also set the stage for abuse. Learn how you can help.
How to provide compassionate care to gender-diverse patients
November 26, 2018
Pediatricians play a vital role in guiding healthy mental and physical development for gender-diverse children and teenagers.
Keep an eye open for child neglect
November 19, 2018
A subtle but dangerous form of abuse—neglect—is the cause of death in three-quarters of all child abuse cases. Learn how you can intervene.
Why are low-income kids missing well-child visits?
November 15, 2018
Optimistically, 1 in 5 well-care visits among low-income children are missed, but that number may also be as high as half if children who miss visits with their regular provider aren’t getting care elsewhere.
Digital tools can help patients and practices
November 14, 2018
Social media and other digital platforms offer pediatricians a new way to deliver information on health promotion to patients and their families.
4 tools to frame conversations about vaccination
November 13, 2018
There are constructive ways to carry on difficult conversations with parents about immunization refusal or vaccine hesitancy.
WIC program needs to reach more low-income children
November 12, 2018
A recent study of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) finds more action is needed to ensure healthy nutrition for all low-income children.
Parents of picky eaters need education and understanding
November 12, 2018
Many parents struggle with picky eaters, and it is a common complaint among parents who use federal supplemental nutrition programs, too. Recent research highlights how pediatricians can help.
Lymph nodes: Dissecting the problem to find a treatment
November 12, 2018
Lymph node enlargement is common in children. Focused assessment and quick diagnosis of cause are key to ensure proper treatment.
