This podcast takes a look at what parental refusals of immunization can mean for the child and the community. Hear how you can respond and hopefully work through these issues with parents. Dr. Lise Johnson, host of Contemporary Pediatrics Radio, interviews Dr. Douglas Diekema, from the AAP Committee on Bioethics, and author of their report "Responding to Parental Refusals of Immunization of Children."
Nikta Forghani, MD, explains when irregular menstrual cycles warrant evaluation and how pediatricians can identify PCOS and relative energy deficiency.
A Contemporary Pediatrics Peer Exchange panel reviews RSV risk, testing, maternal vaccination, and long-acting monoclonal antibodies, and where infants still slip through the cracks.
Christina Boull, MD, explains how pediatricians can recognize dermatologic conditions in darker skin tones and address pigment changes and treatment gaps.