Pediatrics
News from the FDA/CDC
Birth defects in United States up 20-fold since Zika outbreak began
Birth defects commonly associated with prenatal Zika infections in the United States have risen drastically in only a few years.
From the Journals
Children with chronic conditions have poor influenza vaccination coverage
Should children with chronic diseases get the flu vaccine?
From the Journals
In Oregon pertussis outbreak, unvaccinated children were affected earlier
Does timing of infection affect a pertussis epidemic?
Conference Coverage
ACIP debates adding third dose to current mumps recommendation
Recent outbreaks of mumps among two-dose populations has prompted a new look at adding a third dose.
Conference Coverage
Zika vaccine development expected to last through 2020
Phase I trials of Zika vaccines are currently underway, but broad distribution will need more time.
From the Journals
Inactivated hepatitis A vaccine shows promise in 5-year study
Can an inactivated hepatitis A vaccine increase HAV resistance in children?
Conference Coverage
ACIP approves minor changes to pediatric hepatitis B vaccine recommendations
ACIP approves minor changes to hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for children.
From the Journals
Factors may flag kids at high risk for C. difficile recurrence
Fecal inflammatory markers should be studied to determine their value in predicting risk of recurrent Clostridium difficile disease.
From the Journals
Pertussis susceptibility estimates call for public health push
Pertussis susceptibility estimates call for a public health push.
News from the FDA/CDC
Twenty-five states at highest flu activity level
2016-2017 influenza season shows no signs of slowing down.
From the Journals
Daptomycin safe, effective for pediatric cSSSI treatment
There is an alternative to standard of care treatment for pediatric complicated skin and structure infections.