News Update: FDA approves drugs for prevention of cervical cancer, genital warts, and seasonal influenza
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved several agents for use in pediatric patients, including a new cervical cancer vaccine and a seasonal influenza vaccine.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved several agents for use in pediatric patients, including a new cervical cancer vaccine and a seasonal influenza vaccine. The agency also approved a new indication for the vaccine Gardasil; the agent can now be used for the prevention of genital warts caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) in boys and men aged 9 to 26 years.
Staphylococcus aureus risk in infants and neonatologist considerations with Aaron Milstone, MD
June 12th 2025Aaron Milstone, MD, MHS, emphasizes the role of pediatricians in educating families on infection prevention practices for infants in the NICU, where Staphylococcus aureus remains a serious threat.
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.
