November 2nd, 2026First pediatric flu death of the 2026-27 seasonCDC confirmed the first pediatric flu death of 2026-27, linked to H1N1, as early flu activity rises in 2026.Read more
October 29th, 2026West Nile virus at 5-year high in California: Protecting childrenWith California WNV activity at a 5-year high, CHLA outlines age-based repellent and bite-prevention guidance for children.Read more
October 23rd, 2026Managing infection risks in children on biologic therapiesJohanna Chang, MD, offers guidance on vaccination, infection prophylaxis, and clinical warning signs in children receiving biologic therapies.Read more
October 15th, 2026DTaP 96% effective against pertussis in Alaska outbreakCompleting the DTaP primary series was 96.2% effective against pertussis in Alaska children aged 6 months to 6 years during a record 2024 outbreak.Read more
October 13th, 2026Pediatricians can build patient trust through better communicationTodd Wolynn, MD, MMM, FAAP, explains how pediatricians can address misinformation through empathetic communication and community engagement.Read more
October 5th, 2026Clinician-reported misinformation tracking guides pediatric educationA clinician-reported misinformation tracker at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found vaccines accounted for 53.8% of 234 entries and informed education on 28 topics.Read more
October 4th, 2026What pediatricians should know about the 2026-27 AAP vaccine scheduleSean T. O'Leary, MD, MPH, outlines 2026-2027 AAP influenza, COVID-19, and RSV guidance. Read more
November 3rd, 2026Journal Club: Vitamin B12 deficiency may be a risk factor for enuresisJon Matthew Farber, MD, shares his thoughts on vitamin B12 and the risk of enuresis.Read more