Quality care measures for children proving difficult to quantify

Already approved in those aged 18 and older in the United States, Valneva has submitted label extension applications to the FDA for IXCHIQ use in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years.

During the current cold and flu season, children have a higher risk of getting sick. The AAP has release tips and reminders for parents to help keep children comfortable and healthy.

Eligible schools have the opportunity to receive 2 cartons of epinephrine nasal spray for use in emergency situations to treat type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

"In aggregation with other robust observational studies, these results can inform the management of asthma and allergic rhinitis in this patient group," wrote the study authors.