What Omicron could mean for the pandemic

This week, our experts weigh in on treatments not specifically indicated for COVID-19 treatment, including metformin, and concerns around using medications in this way.

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?

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

Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Donna Hallas, PhD, CPNP, PPCNP-BC, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, to discuss the importance of maintaining a strong medical home and the value of vaccination remaining in it, particularly the COVID-19 vaccine.

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.