This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage of the FDA’s latest emergency use authorization for vaccination in new pediatric populations, the risk of myocarditis following hospitalization, and the duration of...
Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide. BCG is the most widely used vaccine in the world. It prevents the most severe forms of TB meningitis and miliary TB disease. It is...
Are you familiar with the current routine immunization schedule for children and adolescents? Print out this infographic to stay up to date on the latest immunization recommendations from the Centers for...
Are you familiar with the current routine immunization schedule for children and adolescents? Print out this infographic to stay up to date on the latest immunization recommendations from the Centers for...
Infants are defined as “children aged 1 month to 1 year.” How many vaccinations are recommended for the average infant in the United States? Take our pop quiz to test your knowledge!
Children are defined by the American Medical Association as "persons aged 1 to 12 years." How many vaccinations are recommended for the average child in the United States?
The girl had had rhinorrhea, frontal headache, and watery eyes for 1 week prior to the vomiting, for which she had been treated with loratadine, 5 mg/d.
In this Q&A, Tyler Morrissey, MD, discusses the results of his recent study examining the use of general anesthesia as a “teachable moment” for pediatric vaccination against seasonal influenza.
In this article, John W. Harrington, MD, writes about messaging for annual COVID-19 and influenza vaccines for children, as well as opportunities and pitfalls throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this commentary, John W. Harrington, MD, writes about his clinical experience as a pediatric health care provider addressing the challenges and the danger involving parents/guardians who refuse to...
Infectious Diseases Consultant spoke with Emily P. Hyle, MD, whose recent study suggests that new strategies may be needed to improve MMR vaccination rates among US children who travel internationally.
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