Pediatrics
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Higher rates of group B strep disease found in Black and Asian newborns
“We’re calling for all pregnant women and birthing people to be informed about group B strep and its risks, so they can make empowered choices for...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: ED visits and new admissions change course
Weekly cases dropped for the first time since early July.
Opinion
Acute otitis media pneumococcal disease burden in children due to serotypes not included in vaccines
In pneumococcal conjugate–vaccinated populations, vaccine pressure and antibiotic resistance drive PCV serotype replacement with nonvaccine...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Severe illness rising as vaccination effort stalls
New cases continue to climb, but the pace of that increase has slowed.
Guidelines
ACR makes changes to adult, pediatric vaccinations guidance
The pneumococcal, recombinant zoster, and HPV vaccines are among those recommended for patients taking immunosuppressive medications.
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Summer flu, RSV in July, ‘super colds?’
While lack of exposure may partly explain why some viruses become rampant out of season, it’s likely not the only reason.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Weekly cases top 95,000, admissions continue to rise
The first children under age 5 years to receive the COVID-19 vaccine have been getting in line again for their second shot.
Latest News
Single dose of HPV vaccine is ‘game changer,’ says WHO
“These recommendations will enable more girls and women to be vaccinated and thus preventing them from having cervical cancer and all its...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Many parents see vaccine as the greater risk
Weekly cases may be on the rise again as the cumulative count reaches another milestone.
Feature
Science lags behind for kids with long COVID
“Right now, it’s a rehabilitation-based approach focused on improving symptoms and functioning so that kids can go back to their usual activities...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Does latest rise in new cases point toward stabilization?
New England states take the lead in vaccinating the newly eligible.