Infectious Diseases

Nurse practitioner Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN offers her thoughts on the recent FDA approval of GSK's meningococcal ABCWY vaccine.

The combination vaccine targets 5 groups of the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis (A,B,C,W, AND Y) that cause the most invasive meningococcal disease cases (IMD) globally.

Most children with MIS-C recover within 6 months, with heart function and overall health improving significantly, according to a new study.

M pneumoniae infection is not a reportable disease, and testing is often not performed in the outpatient setting, limiting estimates of clinical prevalence and delaying recognition of community epidemics.

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Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights the January/February, 2025, issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

During the current cold and flu season, children have a higher risk of getting sick. The AAP has release tips and reminders for parents to help keep children comfortable and healthy.

Of those with a minimum age or minimum interval vaccine dose, 44.9% ended up receiving extra doses to complete a vaccination series.

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Based on reports by NoroSTAT-participating states, the total number of outbreaks in 2024-2025 seasonal year is above the range reported 012–2020 and 2021-2024 seasonal years.

The study within a single health care system revealed that most infants born prior to December received the nirsevimab monoclonal antibody.

This week the panel weighs in on monoclonal antibodies in this patient population as well as important overall takeaways about COVID-19 therapies.

From new topical dermatology treatments for atopic dermatitis to the first nasal spray to treat type 1 allergic reactions, these are our top FDA approvals of 2024.

The federal agency has set a target action date of June 10, 2025 for potential approval.

Early HPV vaccination at age 9 boosts completion rates, reduces disparities, and enhances cancer prevention effort, according to a recent study from Nemours Children's Health.

The halt follows a severe respiratory disease safety signal observed in a July 2024 phase 1 trial of Moderna's mRNA-1345 and mRNA-1365 vaccine candidates.

Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights the final Contemporary Pediatrics journal of the year.

Zelicapavir demonstrated a favorable safety profile and was well-tolerated. The N-protein inhibitor has been granted Fast Track Designation by the FDA.

The most common reactions reported were the following: irritability or fussiness (30.1%), local reactions (21.1%) and fever (13.8%).

Reportedly, the child experienced mild symptoms and has received flu antivirals.

From 2017-2018, antiviral treatment of hospitalized children with influenza ranged from 70%-86%. In the 2023-2024 season, it was less than 60%.

A further understanding of the role SARS-CoV-2 plays in T2D incidence can add an important component to benefit and risk considerations to prevent COVID-19.

The initiation of a phase 2 study of the investigational 31-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is expected by the end of January 2025.

The study outcomes were estimated IMD cases and deaths averted by MenACWY vaccination in adolescents and adults aged 11 to 23 years.

Severe outcomes among children with pneumonia were uncommon, regardless of whether antibiotics were received based on study results.

"The novel RSV prevention strategies may reduce ICU morbidity and mortality for children," the study authors concluded.

Look back at several quick video interviews discussing the expanding role of artificial intelligence, how RSV treatment has evolved, and much more.

Donna Hallas, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, highlights key takeaways from our October Vaccine issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

HPV vaccination in Brazil led to significant reductions in genital warts and cervical precancer hospitalizations, especially among those under 20 years of age.

Panama’s switch to the 9-valent HPV vaccine promises greater protection and reduced cancer rates, preventing thousands of HPV-related cases and deaths.