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Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2024
This policy statement describes the 2024 recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedules, approved by multiple medical organizations including the CDC and AAP. Updates include the …
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Nirsevimab Administration Visual Guide
This 2-page infographic includes a flowchart to aid in making decisions about nirsivemab administration and dosing in infants and toddlers. It provides immunization administration tips, …
Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) Product & Ordering Information
This webpage provides information about nirsevimab (Beyfortus), describing the different doses available, how to order and store it, and its cost. Practices need to forecast …
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease Burden and Nirsevimab Effectiveness in Young Children From 2023-2024
2024
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Public Health Service,
· University of Rochester,
· University of Cincinnati,
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,
· Vanderbilt University,
· Texas Children's Hospital,
· Baylor College of Medicine,
· University of Washington,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· Children's Mercy Kansas City
This study looks at the impact of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in young children during the 2023-2024 season. It describes how two new RSV prevention …
Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness and Mortality in Critically Ill Children
This article (with video) discusses the importance of pediatric readiness in emergency departments (EDs) and identify areas for improvement. It emphasizes the need for standardized …
Caring for Children in Disaster: After a Hurricane
A series of public service videos created by CDC and AAP on actions families should take to keep children safe after a hurricane. It addresses …
AAP: AI [Artificial Intelligence] in Pediatrics Webinar Series
This webpage features a series of webinars on artificial intelligence (AI) in pediatric health care to assist pediatricians in reducing workload, promoting health equity, and …
Pediatric Battery-Related Emergency Department Visits in the United States: 2010–2019
2022
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· Safe Kids Worldwide,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· Global Injury Research Collaborative
This study looks at emergency room visits in the U.S. from 2010 to 2019 due to children swallowing or inserting batteries. It describes that most …
Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era
This article provides guidance on choosing toys that support child development. It describes how play is vital for cognitive, social, and emotional growth. The report …
Toy Buying Tips for Babies & Young Children: AAP Report Explained
This article provides tips for buying toys for babies and young children, based on a report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). It describes …