More than half of pediatric hospitalists now use text messaging rather than traditional pagers for communicating patient care information.
Kindergarten vaccine coverage decreased, exemptions increased in 2023-2024 school year
Contemporary Pediatrics' editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, discusses the recent uptick in pediatric vaccine exemptions in this video interview.
Food Insecurity and the Dangers of Infant Formula Dilution
CDC confirms H5N1 bird flu infection in California child
Reportedly, the child experienced mild symptoms and has received flu antivirals.
Demystifying Infant Formula
Gildeuretinol for Stargardt disease receives Rare Pediatric Disease, Fast Track Designations
Currently, there are no treatments for the serious, rare pediatric disease.
Antiviral treatment for hospitalized influenza pediatric patients declining
From 2017-2018, antiviral treatment of hospitalized children with influenza ranged from 70%-86%. In the 2023-2024 season, it was less than 60%.