Diagnostic Update in Tuberculosis Testing for Children

Ahead of the first fall and winter virus seasons in which vaccines are available for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending Pfizer’s maternal vaccine to protect newborns from severe RSV illness.

The news is full of stories about monkeypox, the recent changes to COVID-19 guidance, and the return of polio cases. What do clinicians need to know?

This new data expands upon limited current research on environmental elements that contribute to the extensive variation in symptoms and infection frequency seen in children.

Scott Kober sits down with Dr. Joseph Domachowske, Professor of Pediatrics, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, and Director of the Global Maternal-Child and Pediatric Health Program at the SUNY Upstate Medical University.

A refresher on best interventions for common respiratory disorders in children.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary Pediatrics website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.