Outreach Messages Up Well-Child Visits, Vaccination Completion
Rates of scheduling and completion of well-child visits increased regardless of whether messages were standard or tailored
7.7 Million Deaths Associated With 33 Bacterial Pathogens in 2019
Deaths associated with these pathogens comprised 13.6 percent of all global deaths, 56.2 percent of all sepsis-related deaths
Cognitive Scores Lower for Children With Iron Deficiency
Cognitive scores were lower in iron-deficient children after intervention, despite improvement in serum ferritin
Youth Suicides Up With Shortage of Mental Health Professionals
Mental health workforce shortage linked to increased suicide rate and increased youth firearm suicide rate
PRIORIX, M-M-R II Vaccines Interchangeable for MMR
Either PRIORIX or M-M-R II may be administered in any situation in which MMR vaccine is indicated
Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Reduce Asthma Exacerbations Overall
Supplements reduce risk among children with low serum 25(OH)D and have beneficial effects in children with atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis
CDC: Flu Has Started Early and With a Punch
United States has already seen 38,000 hospitalizations for flu; hospitals also treating high numbers of patients with RSV and COVID-19
Study Explores Weight Terminology That Youth Prefer, Dislike
Differences in youth preferences and emotional reactions seen across sex, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and weight status
Guidance Provided for Identifying, Managing CP in Primary Care
A patient- and family-centered care team should be established by engaging pediatricians with the family and specialists
Disparities Seen in Treatment of Middle Ear Infections in U.S. Children
Socially disadvantaged children less likely to receive treatment for recurrent or suppurative otitis media