Can you guess the diagnosis?
August/September 2026
Can you guess the diagnosis?
Get back-to-school pediatric guidance on vaccine updates, infection FAQs, screen time and mental health, nutrition changes, and standout cases to watch this year.
Court fight over CDC 2026 childhood vaccine schedule shifts shots to shared decision-making; experts warn lower uptake for Hep A, B, flu, COVID.
Can you guess the diagnosis?
Back-to-school visits close vaccine gaps fast—MMR, Tdap, meningococcal, HPV, plus flu/RSV prevention before illnesses surge.
Pediatric psychologist Jeff Temple, PhD, explains how pediatricians can help families establish healthy routines and more intentional screen use.
Navigate back-to-school vaccine requirements, evidence, and FAQs—plus the latest measles data and new pneumococcal options for pediatric practice.
A new AAP/NASPGHAN guideline replaces "failure to thrive" with "faltering weight" and adopts z-score–based diagnostic criteria in place of percentiles.
A 10-year King County study found MMRV was the first vaccine for 15% of children who were disproportionately Hispanic, Black, or VFC eligible.
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