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Merck announced clesrovimab met all primary safety and efficacy endpoints, with additional detailed findings to be presented at an upcoming scientific congress.

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?

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

Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Tina Q. Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, to discuss what's known about the variant. She also discusses the latest on the vaccine for children aged younger than 5 years.

Donna Hallas. PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, underscores the critical need for proper vaccination and effective communication between parents and schools to ensure sick children stay home, while addressing logistical challenges faced by parents.

Matthew M Davis, MD, MAPP, elaborates on how higher COVID-19 vaccination rates may curb the virus, alleviate childhood asthma symptoms, and protect against other common colds.