Pediatrics/Neonatal Care Nursing

Pediatrics/Neonatal Care Nursing News

Study Confirms Higher Risk of Dengue in Kids Who Got Sanofi Vaccine An analysis of data on Sanofi's dengue vaccine, which has been given to more than 800,000 school children in the Philippines, confirms it increases the risk of hospitalization and severe dengue in those who had never previously been infected with the mosquito-borne virus.
Reuters Health Information, June 14, 2018
More US Kids Unvaccinated in States That Allow Non-Medical Exemptions A growing number of children are missing out on recommended vaccinations in states that permit parents to skip inoculations due to their personal beliefs even when there's no medical reason kids can't be vaccinated, a U.S. study suggests.
Reuters Health Information, June 13, 2018

FluMist: Flu Vaccine Option or 'Last Resort'? Dr Paul Offit discusses the 'new, improved' FluMist and clarifies competing recommendations for its use.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, June 9, 2018
Hepatitis B Update: Vaccination and Follow-up CDC outlines the indications for hepatitis B vaccination, including the number of doses, postvaccination serology, and when revaccination is needed.
CDC Expert Commentary, June 4, 2018

Teen Surgery and Persistent Opioid Use
Medscape Pediatrics, April 18, 2018
Why Are Vaccination Rates Lower Among Kids With ASD?
Medscape Infectious Diseases, April 17, 2018
Case Challenge: Acute Otitis Media in Children
Medscape Family Medicine, March 28, 2018
Parents vs Doctor: Who Is Really in Charge?
Medscape Business of Medicine, March 21, 2018