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This podcast takes a look at what parental refusals of immunization can mean for the child and the community. Hear how you can respond and hopefully work through these issues with parents. Dr. Lise Johnson, host of Contemporary Pediatrics Radio, interviews Dr. Douglas Diekema, from the AAP Committee on Bioethics, and author of their report "Responding to Parental Refusals of Immunization of Children."

Shelhigh, Inc. has agreed to stop distributing its implantable medical devices, used in heart surgery and other procedures, until the company brings its production processes in line with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards [more].

All children in the US ages 12 to 23 months should receive the hepatitis A vaccine as a two-dose regimen [more].

Shelhigh, Inc. has agreed to stop distributing its implantable medical devices, used in heart surgery and other procedures, until the company brings its production processes in line with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards [more].

The full prescribing information for omalizumab (Xolair) injection has been revised to include a new Boxed Warning and updated Warnings, Precautions, and Adverse Reactions sections to address the risk of anaphylaxis (the onset of action can be delayed for 24 hours or more) when taking this medication [more].

Revisions have been made to the Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions, Adverse Reactions, and Dosage and Administration sections of the prescribing information for Roche’s ceftriaxone (Rocephin) for injection [more].

Three lots of ertapenem, (Invanz) 1g (0803930, 0803940, and 0803950), a Merck antibiotic that is indicated for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe infections, were recalled because of two incidents of broken glass found in the reconstituted solution for injection [more].

All children in the US ages 12 to 23 months should receive the hepatitis A vaccine as a two-dose regimen [more].

While we often think of childhood as a carefree time of life, children and adolescents do in fact experience high levels of stress and anxiety-sometimes on a debilitating scale. For the clinician addressing these issues, recognizing the varying types and causes of anxiety is only half the battle.

Summary: These links help teens with everything from proper diet and exercise regimens to mental well-being, plus things they may not feel comfortable talking to anyone about-tampons, steroids, birth control, drugs, and drinking.

Read up on the science behind vaccines, and also the arguments made against them.

These links offer some scientific research, some old wives’ tales, and some dubious claims-in other words, the same mix parents get bombarded with. “Getting it right the first time” is the topic of a new Contemporary Pediatrics podcast on toilet training.

These links offer information on types of toys, and toy safety standards.

Eventually pediatricians must say goodbye to our patients.

Brain injury toolkit * Pediatric slide chart * Standing device with mobile option

Letters to the Editor

Asthma step-down strategy * Inadequate fluoride in bottled water * Smoking in movies * Osteoarticular infection

Tips on getting a child to use the potty.

An explanation of why developmental and behavioral assessments are important components to pediatric practice.

While we often think of childhood as a carefree time of life, children and adolescents do in fact experience high levels of stress and anxiety-sometimes on a debilitating scale. For the clinician addressing these issues, recognizing the varying types and causes of anxiety is only half the battle.

While we often think of childhood as a carefree time of life, children and adolescents do in fact experience high levels of stress and anxiety-sometimes on a debilitating scale. For the clinician addressing these issues, recognizing the varying types and causes of anxiety is only half the battle.

You tell your parents to read the labels on their child's food. Tell them to read the labels on their toys as well.

Certain exanthems show a predilection for the summer. The path to diagnosing these conditions, however, can be anything but clear. A new algorithm sheds some much needed light.

A 2-year-old boy is experiencing episodes of pallor, perioral cyanosis, and becoming limp after bath time.