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Infectious disease
Using education to tackle parents' concerns about the flu shot
July 07, 2021
Educating families to alleviate fear in pediatric populations regarding the flu vaccine will improve the vaccination rate and protect high-risk children. Due to the negative effects of the flu in children with diabetes, it is vital that at-risk youth be vaccinated.
A talk with Dr. Jeffrey Gerber on the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12
June 30, 2021
Contemporary Pediatrics speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Gerber about when we will see COVID-19 vaccines for children aged less than 12 years.
Role of safety concerns in HPV vaccine refusal
June 30, 2021
There are many reasons why a caregiver may refuse to have his or her child receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, including safety concerns. A research letter examines whether those concerns have increased.
Helping families navigate a "post pandemic" world
June 25, 2021
Contemporary Pediatrics spoke with Andrew J. Schuman, MD, FAAP, about how to help families with mixed COVID-19 vaccine status remain safe and healthy.
Examining the racial disparities in severe COVID-19 among kids
June 22, 2021
A link between race and severe COVID-19 has been noted in adults. A report investigates whether such a link exists in children.
Impact of underlying conditions on COVID-19 severity
June 15, 2021
In adults, certain health conditions were linked to a greater risk of hospitalization and severe COVID-19 infection. A report examines whether this is true in the pediatric population.
Do flu shots during pregnancy lead to adverse childhood health outcomes?
June 14, 2021
Many pregnant women are given the season influenza vaccination to provide protection for both mother and child. A study examines whether this vaccination is linked to adverse health outcomes in childhood.
Common recreational water illnesses in children
June 09, 2021
As summer approaches, many children will spend time playing in pools, water parks, lakes, rivers, and oceans. Several serious types of infections, although relatively infrequent, have been associated with recreational water activities.
ISV congress offers vaccine updates and information on hypersensitivity
June 04, 2021
The last meeting of the COVID-19 vaccine congress from the International Society for Vaccines (ISV) provided information on the hypersensitivity events tied to mRNA vaccines as well as the most recent information on the Janssen and Novavax vaccines.
Moderna announces COVID-19 vaccine is effective and safe in teens
May 25, 2021
The company has publicized data from the TeenCOVE study of the vaccine along with plans to seek authorization in the coming weeks.