Evaluation of neonates for CNS HSV infection using CSF HSV PCR testing is common, but HSV infection is not, a retrospective study showed.
Typical RSV vaccine uptake could lead to few pediatric ICU encounters
"The novel RSV prevention strategies may reduce ICU morbidity and mortality for children," the study authors concluded.
What's going on with polio, monkeypox, and COVID-19
The news is full of stories about monkeypox, the recent changes to COVID-19 guidance, and the return of polio cases. What do clinicians need to know?
Office preparation for fall vaccine administration: Are you ready?
Donna Hallas, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, highlights key takeaways from our October Vaccine issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.
What Omicron could mean for the pandemic
Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Tina Q. Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, to discuss what's known about the variant. She also discusses the latest on the vaccine for children aged younger than 5 years.
The evolution of RSV disease prevention in infants
Octavio Ramilo, MD, highlights key developments in the effort to prevent RSV disease in recent years, highlights vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.
Nine-valent HPV vaccination program in Panama promises major public health benefits
Panama’s switch to the 9-valent HPV vaccine promises greater protection and reduced cancer rates, preventing thousands of HPV-related cases and deaths.