Pediatrics
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity dropped in early December
Unusual early spike related to increased influenza B activity, CDC says.
From the Journals
Asthma exacerbation in pregnancy impacts moms, babies
News
E-cigarette use, interest in flavors remains high among youth
E-cigarette use remains the most frequently tried tobacco product among youth, more than a third of whom have tried vaping at least once.
News from the FDA/CDC
Influenza already in midseason form
News from the FDA/CDC
2019-2020 flu season starts off full throttle
Five states and Puerto Rico already are at the highest level of flu activity, the CDC reports.
From the Journals
Newborns’ maternal protection against measles wanes within 6 months
Despite findings of infants’ high susceptibility to measles as early as 3 months old, current epidemiological evidence does not support changes in...
Feature
Without action, every child will be affected by climate change
If the world continues on its current trajectory, children will eventually live in a world at least 4º C above average preindustrial temperatures...
Conference Coverage
Tide beginning to turn on vaccine hesitancy
NEW ORLEANS – “Is it your inalienable right as a U.S. citizen to allow your child to catch and transmit a...
From the Journals
Measles infection linked to impaired ‘immune memory’
Measles virus infection is associated with significant reductions in pathogen epitopes and antibody reservoirs.
From the Journals
Student vapers make mint the most popular Juul flavor
Bans that don’t include mint may not be “optimal strategies for reducing youth e-cigarette use.”