ACIP: 2021 Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule Updates
Fewer childhood vaccines have been administered due to a decline in outpatient pediatric visits resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pediatrics
Psychological Distress High Among Students During COVID-19
The prevalence of self-reported psychological distress among students has been relatively high during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Azithromycin: Some Benefit to Pediatric Patients With HIV-Related Lung Disease
Study authors assessed whether prophylactic azithromycin can prevent worsening of lung function and reduce acute respiratory exacerbations in children with HCLD taking ART.
Congenital Toxoplasmosis Patients Require Early Intervention
A study in Brazil has found high morbidity and benefits of early treatment in patients with congenital toxoplasmosis.
Children Less Susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 but More Infectious
Children and adolescents are less susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection, but are more infectious than older adults within households.
Malaria Chemoprevention Benefits Children With Anemia After Hospitalization
Children hospitalized with severe anemia where malaria is endemic have a high risk of readmission and death within 6 months after discharge.
Guidance Provided for Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatrics
ASPs should be established to improve antibiotic prescribing, should include specialists with pediatric expertise.
Infant Mortality From Pertussis Infection Associated With Leukocytosis, Pulmonary Hypertension
A case-controlled study of infants with severe pertussis admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit assisted to identify 3 risk factors for infant death.
Infants With COVID-19 May Present With Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Overall, only 2% of infants tested were positive for COVID-19, but one-third required hospitalization.
2020 Catch-Up Vaccination Schedule: 4 Months-18 Years
A catch-up immunization schedule for children 4 months to 18 years of age, including minimum intervals between doses of delayed immunizations.
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