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Infectious disease
AAP: How to manage the surge of respiratory infections
November 23, 2022
In a recent statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics discussed how patients with respiratory infections can be managed, along with guidance on RSV treatment.
Flu activity ‘elevated’ across more than half the U.S., according to CDC
November 23, 2022
Tell your patients to get their annual flu vaccines for best protection against illness.
Increased neurologic involvement from COVID-19 in 2021
November 17, 2022
In a recent study, investigators found that life-threatening neurologic conditions from severe acute COVID-19 were more frequent in 2021 than 2020.
Juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathies after COVID-19 infection
November 17, 2022
In a recent study, racial minorities of an older age with non-classic cutaneous manifestations were more often to present with juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathies after COVID-19 infection.
COVID-19 vaccine effective in adolescents
November 10, 2022
A real-world study determined the efficacy of mRNA vaccines for protection against COVID-19 in adolescents.
COVID-19 transmission during pregnancy rare
November 09, 2022
Infants born to mothers with COVID-19 infection during pregnancy often experienced positive birth outcomes from April 2020 to October 2020, and COVID-19 transmission was rare.
Gearing up for a triple threat
November 08, 2022
Tina Q. Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, discussed the potential threat of a “triple epidemic” of RSV, influenza, and COVID-19, and how pediatricians can identify these viruses in their communities.
RSV, influenza, and COVID-19: Gearing up for the threat of a 'triple epidemic'
November 04, 2022
Tina Q. Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, sits down to discuss the rising threat of a "triple epidemic" consisting of influenza, COVID-19, and RSV in children.
Pfizer announces positive phase 3 data for RSV vaccine
November 02, 2022
Pfizer announced positive data from a phase 3 trial on a bivalent RSV vaccine.
Influenza predictions based on Chile 2022 flu season
October 31, 2022
In 2022, Chile saw an influenza season with atypical timing and severity, indicating similar cases may occur in regions such as the United States.