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Almost One-Third of Mumps Cases in US Occur in Children and Teens

Median of 87 percent of the pediatric patients each year had previously received one or more MMR vaccine dose.

Patterns, Characteristics of Children Diagnosed With Acute Flaccid Myelitis Between 2014 and 2020

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers conducted a study that compared the patterns and characteristics of acute flaccid myelitis among patients diagnosed in peak years vs those diagnosed in nonpeak years.

Nearly 900,000 U.S. Children Under 12 Have Gotten Their First COVID-19 Shot

But some experts say that demand could begin to recede in only a matter of weeks.

Risk for Atopic Disease in Children who Receive the Whole-Cell Pertussis Vaccine in Early Infancy

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Sweta Gupta

Researchers conducted a study that compared the safety and efficacy of whole-cell vs acellular pertussis vaccines for the prevention of atopic diseases in children.

Shorter, Low-Dose Amoxicillin Feasible for Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Amoxicillin 35 to 50 mg/kg per day noninferior to 70 to 90 mg/kg per day; three days noninferior to seven days for duration.

Optimal Dosing of Rifampicin/Isoniazid/Pyrazinamide in Children With Tuberculosis

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

Investigators conducted a study to determine the optimal fixed-dose combination of rifampicin/isoniazid/pyrazinamide in children with tuberculosis infection.

Efficacy of a Cell-Based Quadrivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (IIV4c) in Children, Adolescents

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

Investigators conducted a study to assess the efficacy of a cell-based quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV4c) in preventing influenza virus infection in adolescents and children.

Effect of Antiretroviral Therapy on Gut Microbiota in Children With HIV Infection

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Sweta Gupta

Researchers conducted a study to assess the effect of antiretroviral therapy on the gut microbiota in children with HIV infection.

CDC Panel Signs Off on Pfizer Vaccine for Younger Children

Children ages 5 to 11 years can now receive one-third of the adult dose, with two injections given three weeks apart.

Efficacy of the TAK-003 Vaccine for Protection Against Dengue Fever in Children, Adolescents

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers conducted a study to determine whether the TAK-003 vaccine effectively protects against dengue fever in children and adolescents for up to 3 years.

Pathogenic Effects of Probiotics in Children With Acute Gastroenteritis

By

Bradley van Paridon

Researchers conducted a study that compared the effects of probiotics vs placebo for the treatment of children with diarrhea secondary to acute gastroenteritis.

FDA Expected to Allow Mix ‘n’ Match COVID-19 Vaccines

Agency will not recommend one vaccine over another but may say it is preferable to use same booster as the vaccine.

US Pediatricians and Psychiatrists Declare ‘Emergency’ in Child Mental Health

Groups urge policymakers to increase funding to ensure all families can access mental health services

Passive Smoking in Childhood Associated With Increased Risk for Adult Fatty Liver

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Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

Investigators assessed the relationship between passive smoking in children and adults with adult risk for fatty liver.

Potential Safety Concern for Guillain-Barré Syndrome Associated With Ad26.COV2.S Vaccine

Based on preliminary findings for presumptive GBS, overall observed-to-expected rate ratio estimated to be 4.18 for 42-day window.

Does the Presence of Upper Respiratory Tract Bacteria Increase the Risk for Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Young Children?

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Bradley van Paridon

Researchers conducted a study to determine the association between the detection of bacteria in the upper respiratory tract and the risk for acute lower respiratory tract infection in young children.

What Should Parents Know About COVID-19 Vaccines?

By

Steve Fiorillo

With children back in school and COVID-19 cases persisting, parents may be concerned and seek information about the vaccine. What should they know about the COVID-19 vaccine for children?

World Health Organization Releases Updated Guidelines on Treatment Strategies for COVID-19

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Jessica Nye, PhD

In this fifth update to the living guidelines on drugs for the treatment of COVID-19, the World Health Organization analyzed results of clinical trials that assessed the effects of casirivimab-imdevimab and corticosteroids in patients with severe and non-severe disease.

Probiotics May Not Affect Symptom Duration in Pediatric Acute Gastroenteritis

By

Rita Aghjayan

Investigators assessed the efficacy of probiotics based on duration of symptoms and frequency of diarrhea at the time of treatment initiation in pediatric patients with acute gastroenteritis.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Point-of-Care Nucleic Acid-Based Testing for HIV Infection Among Infants, Children

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers conducted a study to determine the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care nucleic acid-based tests for detecting HIV-1/HIV-2 infection in infants and children aged 18 months and younger.