Update on acute flaccid myelitis
November 28, 2019
Recent research advances are providing insight on infectious causative mechanisms for this recently described disease in children.
Infectious Disease
How lyme disease guidelines are set to change
November 19, 2019
The guidelines for diagnosing and treating Lyme disease may soon be changing, although pediatricians aren't expected to readily adopt all the recommendations.
What to consider before running a diagnostic test
October 26, 2019
After assessing a child who is presenting with some type of infectious disease, the next step is to run a diagnostic test, such as a rapid strep test or measles. However, is that always the best decision?
PCV13 serotypes still contribute to pneumococcal disease
October 21, 2019
The 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) is performing well since its 2010 introduction but still has some flaws, according to a recent report.
Influenza vaccine cuts kids’ risk of hospitalizations from flu
October 10, 2019
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal how well influenza vaccine works in reducing hospitalization rates for serious disease among children.
Remember measles’ past when talking to parents
October 9, 2019
Dr Eden remembers a patient who suffered extreme neurologic complications as a result of the disease.
What's recommended for the 2019 flu shot
October 7, 2019
The AAP and ACIP have issued recommendations for the upcoming flu season, and they include the intranasal vaccine and a warning about watching carefully dosages on different brands of the vaccine.
New AAP, ACOG guidance on GBS testing
September 18, 2019
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) have released updated guidelines on the management of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infections in both mothers and babies.
Is there a link between RSV and asthma development?
September 3, 2019
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection requiring hospitalization may be associated with later asthma development, especially when RSV hospitalization occurs in the later part of an infant's first year of life.
Report from Ground Zero: Public health crisis in New York
July 25, 2019
Contemporary Pediatrics recently spoke with Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, a nationally known expert in immunization practice, about why measles infection rates have skyrocketed in her home state of New York, what’s in store for the rest of the United States during the current measles outbreak, and how physicians can engage with parents to boost immunization rates.
