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FDA Expands Baby Formula Market to Foreign Suppliers

The U.S. FDA on Monday announced “increased flexibilities” in allowing foreign manufacturers to help boost American supply of infant formula.

Rhinovirus Prevalence Increased in Children During COVID-19 Social Distancing

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Colby Stong

Researchers compared the prevalence of COVID-19 infection vs other respiratory pathogens among children and adolescents in Brazil.

Antibody Response in Human Milk After mRNA- vs Vector-Based COVID-19 Vaccination

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Maria Arini Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT

Researchers compared the antibody response in human milk among women who received COVID-19 mRNA-based vaccines vs vector-based vaccines.

COVID-19 mRNA-1273 Vaccine 50 µg Safe, Effective for Children Aged 6 to 11 Years

Two 50-µg doses of the mRNA-1273 vaccine are safe and effective for children aged 6 to 11 years, according to a study published online.

US Baby Formula Shortage Worsens

Supply chain issues around the world are fueling a shortage of baby formula — and the problem is only getting worse.

The Adjuvanted Enterovirus 71 Vaccine Is Highly Effective in Infants and Children

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers assessed the efficacy of an adjuvanted enterovirus 71 (EV71) vaccine for the prevention of EV71-associated infections among infants and children.

Stronger School Lunch Standards May Help Reduce Child Obesity

Implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 may have reduced the trajectory toward obesity among low-income children.

CDC Investigating 109 Cases of Severe Hepatitis Among Children

Five children have died in a mysterious wave of acute hepatitis that has sickened dozens of children across the US during the past 7 months.

Patient Race May Be a Proxy for Other Factors in Predictive Models for UTI Risk in Children

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

In this meta-analysis, researchers assessed whether patient race is a proxy for other factors in predictive models that show an association between race and urinary tract infection risk.

Neighborhoods Affected by Structural Racism Face Risk for Preterm Births

During the pandemic, Structural racism and community unemployment were associated with an increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection and PTB.

Risk for Presenting to ED With Self-Harm Higher for Boys With Autism

The risk for presenting to a hospital emergency department with self-harm is increased for boys with ASD versus boys without ASD.

Efficacy of Standard Piperacillin Dosing in Children on Continuous Kidney Replacement Therapy

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Colby Stong

Researchers assessed the pharmacokinetics of piperacillin to determine whether standard dosing provides adequate exposure in critically ill children receiving continuous kidney replacement therapy.

Diagnostic Stewardship Reduces Blood Cultures, Antibiotic Use in PICU

In the pediatric intensive care unit, multidisciplinary diagnostic stewardship interventions can reduce blood culture and antibiotic use.

Outcomes, Safety of Weight-Based Bedaquiline in Children With Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers assessed the pharmacokinetic profile and safety of weight-based bedaquiline among children with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.

No Differences Seen in Growth for Children With Vegetarian Diet

Children with a vegetarian diet have no evidence of differences in growth or biochemical measures of nutrition.

Pfizer Seeks FDA Approval of COVID-19 Boosters for Children Ages 5 to 11

Pfizer Inc. announced Tuesday that it has asked the U.S. FDA to approve emergency use of its booster shot for children ages 5 to 11 years.

Successful Intubations Increased With Nasal High-Flow Therapy in Neonates

For neonates undergoing endotracheal intubation, nasal high-flow therapy improves the likelihood of successful intubation on the first attempt.

Burden of Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease in Children From Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Colby Stong

In this meta-analysis, researchers estimated the incidence of group A streptococcal disease among children younger than 5 years and women who were pregnant.

Zerbaxa Approved for Complicated Pediatric Intra-abdominal, Urinary Tract Infections

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Brian Park, PharmD

The approvals were based on data from pediatric trials evaluating treatment for complicated intra-abdominal infections and complicated urinary tract infections.

Veklury Approval Expanded to Include COVID-19 Treatment in Younger Children

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Brian Park, PharmD

The approval was supported by data from a phase 2/3 CARAVAN study.