Pediatrics
News from the FDA/CDC
Drop in flu activity suggests season may have peaked
From the Journals
Risk factors found for respiratory AEs in children following OSA surgery
Conference Coverage
Critical care admissions up for pediatric opioid poisonings
ORLANDO – Attempted suicide has represented an increasingly large proportion of these severe poisonings.
From the Journals
Infection with 2019 novel coronavirus extends to infants
Nine infants with at least one infected family member have tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu increases activity but not its severity
A very red map now has 41 states at the highest level of influenza activity.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity increases for third straight week
One important indicator – outpatient visits – is headed into uncharted territory.
From the Journals
Delaying flu vaccine didn’t drop fever rate for childhood immunizations
Season-to-season variation in the influenza vaccine’s pyrogenicity might muddy the waters, however.
News from the FDA/CDC
Don’t forget about the flu: 2019-2020 season is not over
Activity levels continue to rise after a 2-week drop at the beginning of the year.
News
FDA okays Palforzia, first drug for peanut allergy in children
Palforzia will carry a boxed warning on the risk of anaphylaxis, and initial doses can be given only by certified professionals in certified...
Perspectives
2019 Novel Coronavirus: Frequently asked questions for clinicians
Dr. Andrew T. Pavia offers practical advice on how to make a 2019-nCoV plan.