pediatrics
Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infections Rise Among Children
The number of children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae–associated CAP infections rose sharply during 2024, ...
JULY 31, 2025

Adding PCR Testing for Pediatric Diarrhea Has Real Benefit and Optimizes Treament
Treating pediatric diarrhea can be a lot easier when PCR tests are used in addition to just a culture test, ...
JUNE 21, 2025

Pediatricians Detail Affordable Breathing Exam in Emergencies
Pediatricians at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and University of Southern California have developed a more ...
JUNE 20, 2025

FDA Approves Enflonsia, Second RSV Antibody for Infants
The FDA has approved the second monoclonal antibody for the prevention of RSV in neonates and infants, ...
JUNE 10, 2025

MAHA Report on Children’s Health Distorts Evidence, Experts Say
The recently released MAHA Report: Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment, published May 22 by the Department ...
JUNE 6, 2025

HHS Secretary: COVID Shots No Longer Recommended for Children or During Pregnancy
COVID-19 vaccinations are now removed from CDC recommended immunization schedules for healthy children and pregnant ...
MAY 27, 2025

ACIP Provides Update on Ongoing Measles Outbreaks in the U.S.
Measles cases this year are more than double that in 2024, according to a meeting of the CDC Advisory Committee on ...
APRIL 21, 2025

Higher Temps Exacerbating Infectious Diseases, Other Childhood Health Issues
Rising temperatures appear to be increasing the risk for hospitalizations for children dealing with infections and ...
JANUARY 18, 2025

Task Force Modernizes Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock
More than 3 million children die from sepsis each year worldwide. The new Phoenix Sepsis Score should enable ...
JANUARY 23, 2024

How Does Neonatal Listeriosis Affect Children’s Health?
Maternal-fetal listeriosis is a severe disease that can lead to miscarriage, premature birth or serious neonatal ...
DECEMBER 4, 2023

AAP Approves Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for 2024
The Academy of Pediatrics issued its childhood vaccine recommendations for 2024.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Despite Recommendations, Pediatric Use of Antivirals for Flu Remains Low
There is wide variability and underuse of antiviral treatments for influenza in the pediatric outpatient setting, ...
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
