Infectious disease

September 20, 2021

Initial results from the trial indicate it was well-tolerated and promoted a good immune response.

September 17, 2021

Long COVID remains a mystery, more than a year after the condition first arose. To find answers, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has created a research initiative, awarding grants totaling roughly $470 million.

September 15, 2021

Taxpayers ultimately picking up the tab for those refusing the jab.

September 15, 2021

The pandemic has increased awareness for many infectious diseases, including croup.

September 14, 2021

Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, reveals when he believes a COVID-19 vaccine for children aged less than 12 years will be available.

September 14, 2021

A look at the top COVID-19 nucleic-acid amplification tests and antigen-based assays.

September 08, 2021

The latest report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children's Hospital Association indicates that case of COVID-19 in children are continuing to sharply climb.

September 07, 2021

As we begin to emerge from the national lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many pediatricians may find that the already widespread problem of youth-onset obesity is worse than ever.

September 07, 2021

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued its recommendations for the upcoming influenza season, including guidance on administering the vaccine to patients with COVID-19.

September 02, 2021

With the delta variant leading to more pediatric infections, awareness of initial symptoms in infants is very important.