Pediatrics
From the Journals
Rotavirus vaccination in last decade cuts AGE hospitalization
Rotavirus vaccination cuts acute gastroenteritis hospitalization, even in low-income countries with high child mortality.
Opinion
International travel vaccination updates
Yellow fever vaccine is in short supply, so international travelers need to plan ahead.
Conference Coverage
WHO’s malaria pilot vaccine: No silver bullet, but a potential strike at malaria’s heart
Somewhat effective malaria vaccine in pilot project could still save many lives.
From the Journals
Preterm infants face increased pertussis risk
Preterm delivery increases the risk of pertussis, but does not reduce the efficacy of vaccination.
From the Journals
Revaccinate HIV-infected teens with hepatitis B vaccine
Most HIV-infected adolescents will need to be revaccinated with the HBV vaccine.
News
FDA warns against use of codeine, tramadol in children
Commonly used cough and cold, and pain medications for children will now carry stringent warnings.
From the Journals
Infliximab safe for recently vaccinated Kawasaki patients
Live virus vaccines don’t impede use of infliximab in children with Kawasaki disease.
From the Journals
Maternal Tdap vaccination highly protective against infant pertussis
How long does maternal pertussis vaccination protect infants?
From the Journals
Avoid laxatives or stool softeners prior to C. difficile test in ped in patients
Ordering laxatives or stool softeners prior to a Clostridium difficile test isn’t a good idea.
Conference Coverage
Bundled maternal HIV, well-baby visits boost ART adherence
SEATTLE – When new moms can get their well-baby visits and HIV care together, they have better antiretroviral adherence and breastfeed longer.
News
FDA approves Sovaldi, Harvoni for HCV in ages 12-plus
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Sovaldi (sofosbuvir) and Harvoni (ledipasvir and sofosbuvir) for the treatment of...