Infectious Diseases

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued 501(k) clearance for Visby Medical’s Sexual Health Click Test, a single-use, instrument-free polymerase chain reaction diagnostic test for sexually transmitted infections.

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.

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.

A research letter offers some of the first data on the long-term outcomes of the first children diagnosed with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).

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

A press briefing from the Infectious Diseases Society of America focused on the concerns raised by the delta variant and its potential impact on schools.

To protect children and staff at schools, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has recommended using multiple science-based approaches to prevent spread in schools.

For most of the pandemic, COVID-19 has been mild in children. Has this been true for children with underlying health conditions, in particular cancer?

Although the vaccine rollout has snagged, the effort has already saved thousands.

Merck has released promising topline results from their study of VAXNEUVANCE™, a 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, in infants.

Today’s vaccine approval opens up the ability to administer it off-label to children aged younger than 11 years. A statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discourages doing so.

How medical practices can create effective vaccination programs for the months ahead

The long-term impact of COVID-19 on mental health may not be known for years, but right now it's vital to assess mental health in teenagers to help them get the help they may require.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), notably for Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

The president of the New Jersey chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discusses the just released mask mandate for public schools in the state and how to combat mask weariness.

New Jersey becomes 1 of the first states to mandate wearing masks for public schools this fall.

Cough is a common reason for pediatric visits. When should bronchitis be on the diagnostic radar?

For children and teenagers with lingering COVID-19 symptoms, the American Academy of Pediatric offers updated guidance for follow-up care.

A member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health, discusses strategies for a live return to classroom learning.

Patient portals can be a powerful communication tool for both clinician and family, but can they also be used to improve uptake of the annual influenza vaccine?

The Infectious Disease Society of America discussed keeping children and teenagers safe in the upcoming school year.

Hospitalized children are often at risk of influenza morbidity and mortality, which means that influenza vaccination before discharge can help mitigate those risks. A study discusses how a quality improvement program could make a difference.

A study looks into the neurological and psychiatric aspects of COVID-19 infections.

Much was made about how virtual learning was an imperfect substitute for in-person education that left many sociodemographic groups behind. When schools reopened for in-person education, were those groups left behind again?

Often discussed in adult patients, the likelihood of long COVID-19 in children is less well known. A research letter offers insight.

The newest guidance says that all students aged older than 2 years should wear masks for in-person learning.

Rotavirus can lead to gastrointestinal concerns that can be hazardous to children when rehydration isn’t readily available, which means that a safe, effective vaccine could be life-saving. A meta-analysis examines the safety and efficacy of available immunizations.

When treating multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), does an initial treatment with intravenous immune globulin with glucocorticoids perform better than just intravenous immune globulin?

Parents and children are eager to get back to “normal” as the number of COVID-19 cases drops, so targeted education and individualized advice are important for families in an almost post–COVID-19 world. Pediatricians can provide guidance about what is and isn’t safe.