DTaP-polio combo vaccine does well in Phase III trials
Positive Phase III results from a vaccine that combines four existing immunizations together were reported online by Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal.
Positive Phase III results from a vaccine that combines four existing immunizations together were reported online by Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal.
Kinrix is GlaxoSmithKline's name for a combination of inactivated polio and a DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis) vaccinations. The combined product would require one shot, not two.
The phase III results showed immune response and safety profile to the individually-administered shots. It enrolled over 4,000 children ages 4 to 6. The most common adverse event was injection site pain (over 50%, followed by redness, swelling, and increase in arm circumference (all over 25%).
Continuous glucose monitors ease care for parents of young children with T1D
December 5th 2023Continuous glucose monitors have been found to improve sleep for parents of young children with type 1 diabetes and may help alleviate the care burden associated with the condition, according to a study conducted in France.
AAP cautions against low-carbohydrate diets for children at risk for diabetes
December 1st 2023According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), it is recommended that 45% to 65% of total daily calories come from carbohydrates, though very low-carbohydrate diets allow for 20 to 50 grams per day.
