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 28th, 2026FAQ: What should clinicians know about congenital measles?Missed the AAP's new congenital measles guidance? This easy-to-read FAQ covers what pediatric clinicians need to know.Read more
October 22nd, 2026Making severe RSV uncommon: Experts map the prevention playbookA Contemporary Pediatrics Peer Exchange panel reviews RSV risk, testing, maternal vaccination, and long-acting monoclonal antibodies, and where infants still slip through the cracks.Read more
October 21st, 2026Global measles cases in children under 5 up 40% since COVID-19A GBD analysis of 204 countries estimated measles cases in children under 5 rose from 11.1 million in 2019 to 15.6 million in 2023.Read more