It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.
This week’s top articles included:
Dr. Tina Q. Tan discusses the COVID-19 vaccine in kids 5-11 years
Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with editor-in-chief Dr. Tina Q. Tan to discuss the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years and conversations with parents.
Are LGB teenagers missing out on needed care?
Lack of health care utilization can lead to disparities and suboptimal care outcomes. A new investigation examines whether lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) teenagers struggle with accessing needed care.
What to consider with severe or persistent diaper rash
Most diaper rash requires strict hygiene and over-the-counter barrier creams. When dealing with more severe cases, there are a number of diagnoses and treatments to consider.
Reducing medication errors in the home
In spite of the best efforts of patients and caregivers, medication errors are all too common. A new policy statement offers multiple suggestions to decrease their incidence.
Having "the talk" with teen patients
June 17th 2022A visit with a pediatric clinician is an ideal time to ensure that a teenager knows the correct information, has the opportunity to make certain contraceptive choices, and instill the knowledge that the pediatric office is a safe place to come for help.
Meet the Board: Vivian P. Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, FACAAI
May 20th 2022Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with one of our newest editorial advisory board members: Vivian P. Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, FACAAI to discuss what led to her career in medicine and what she thinks the future holds for pediatrics.
Study finds reduced CIN3+ risk from early HPV vaccination
April 17th 2024A recent study found that human papillomavirus vaccination when aged under 20 years, coupled with active surveillance for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2, significantly lowers the risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 or cervical cancer.