Tuberculosis Rates for U.S. Children Are Low and Declining
Disparities persist by race, ethnicity, geography; incidence higher for those living in U.S.-affiliated islands
Coverage With HPV Vaccine Continuing to Increase in Boys
Teens whose parents received a provider recommendation had higher coverage with HPV vaccine
Childhood-Onset IBD Ups Risk for Psychiatric Morbidity
Risk significantly increased for suicide attempt and mood, anxiety, personality, eating disorders
Parents Divided on Primary Care Policies for Unvaccinated Patients
Many parents unaware of policies for unvaccinated children in their child's primary care office
Parent-Targeted Intervention Can Up Communication With Teens
Intervention increased adolescent-reported frequency of parent-teen communication about sex, alcohol
Maternal Exposure to Fluoride Linked to Lower Offspring IQ
Higher daily intake of fluoride among pregnant women linked to 3.66-point lower IQ score in boys, girls
Recommendations Developed for Management of Lyme Disease
Public comment period for these guidelines has been extended 30 days to Sept. 9, 2019
Cases of Severe Lung Injury After Vaping Reported in Three States
Health care providers should consider vaping as a cause for unexplained breathing problems, lung injury
Pediatric Cannabis Exposure Up After Medical Legalization
Cannabis exposure calls to poison control increased 140 percent after legalization in Massachusetts
Vaping Industry Group Sues to Delay FDA Review of E-Cigarettes
Current deadline is May 2020 for all companies to submit their vaping products for federal review
