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Overall, 2 doses of TAK-003 successfully induced the production of neutralizing antibodies against all 4 dengue serotypes in at least 90% of adults, children, and adolescents, regardless of whether they were seronegative or seropositive at baseline.

Trivalent seasonal influenza vaccines include 2 influenza A viruses (H1N1) and 1 influenza B virus.

Daily intervention intensity was not associated with significant effect sizes for any of the 4 intervention types, though technology-based interventions showed the largest positive association.

Brittany Bruggeman, MD, highlighted the ability to predict type 1 diabetes months to years in advance through islet autoantibodies, and how the pediatrician can play a role.

The FDA, CDC, and NIH have released a consensus statement regarding premature infant nutrition and necrotizing enterocolitis.

Contemporary Pediatrics' editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, talks RSV immunization and the availability of prevention tools.

This decision marks the second time the FDA has issued a complete response letter (CRL) for dasiglucagon to treat hypoglycemia in patients 7 days and up with congenital hyperinsulinism.

Steven Selbst, MD, discusses a recent trend in emergency medicine where non-operative management of appendicitis is being considered as an alternative to traditional surgery.

While rates of exclusive breastfeeding have slightly increased between 2016 and 2022, they remain under the Healthy People 2030 goal.

In this article, Colleen Sloan explores key nutrition strategies that pediatricians can confidently share with families to help their young athletes perform at their best.

This week, take a look at several video interviews with experts from the 2024 AAP meetings, all in one place.

Kay Rhee, MD, discusses the challenges of pediatric obesity treatment, highlighting the role of biological and environmental factors, behavioral interventions, and the potential benefits of GLP-1 medications in weight management for children and teens.

At the 2024 AAP National Conference, Steven Selbst, MD, highlighted the rise in accidental THC ingestions among children, urging pediatricians to counsel parents on the dangers of improperly stored THC gummies that resemble candy.

Tanya Altmann, MD, discusses California's AB 899 law requiring baby food heavy metal testing, urging a balance between safety and maintaining nutrition quality.

Angela Chun, MEd, MD, FAAP, shares tips on distinguishing mechanical vs inflammatory joint pain in children, emphasizing timing, activity, and key physical exam maneuvers.

A single dose of the mRNA-1273.222 vaccine demonstrated strong immune responses against various omicron subvariants and showed a favorable safety profile compared to existing vaccines.

Rana Hamdy, MD, discussed her session at the 2024 AAP meeting, highlighting treatment duration with antibiotics for community-acquired pneumonia as well as the importance of understanding amoxicillin allergy.

Lori Byron, MD, emphasizes the harmful effects of extreme heat and wildfire smoke on children's health, urging education, sustainability, and collective action.

Tanya Altmann, MD, discusses the growing issue of childhood obesity in the United States and the benefits of new weight management medications.

A look into CDC numbers for increasing pertussis cases in the United States, along with commentary from our editor-in-chief, Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS.

At AAP 2024, Rana Hamdy, MD, shared insights from her session, "Diagnosis and Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia."

"It's unfortunate now that emergency departments need to prepare for disasters like that, and physicians everywhere need to prepare... They may need to come in."

A resurgence of "chroming" among teens, driven by TikTok videos, poses serious health risks, urging social media regulation and pediatrician intervention.

Water-absorbing beads pose a growing threat to children, causing life-threatening bowel obstructions; new research explores solutions to shrink ingested beads.

“Children are most often coming across these drugs in familiar settings such as their home or the home of a relative,” said said Maria Quidgley-Martin, of research presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

“Getting outside and enjoying the fresh air can do wonders for your health while also upping Vitamin D absorption, said Jessica McQuerry, MD, lead study author of an abstract presented at the 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

The study points to areas where response efforts can be enhanced, particularly in the identification of opioid poisonings in infants and young children.

“The significant rise in heat-related illnesses over the past decade underscores a growing public health concern that warrants further attention and action, said Taylor Merritt, MD, of the data presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.