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Pfizer: 3-dose COVID-19 vaccine 80% effective in children under 5

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Vaccine/Immunization, COVID-19
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The companies plan to submit their data to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week, and an expert panel is expected to review them in mid-June.
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CDC updates monkeypox case count, provides guidance for clinicians

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Public Health
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There is one confirmed monkeypox case in the U.S. and four under investigation.
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Recommended terminology on substance use aims to respect dignity of patients, families

Rachel H. Alinsky, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Advocacy, Research Methods & Statistics, Substance Abuse
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The policy includes a table that provides examples of preferred language that should replace stigmatizing terminology.
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COVID-19 pandemic

Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Respiratory Tract, COVID-19
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Read about the latest developments in COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. Plus, AAP guidance to protect children during the pandemic.
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Children ages 5-11 eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Vaccine/Immunization, COVID-19
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If the CDC director approves, a 10-microgram booster dose could be given to children in this age group five months after the primary series.
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AAP experts offer advice on how pediatricians can help parents through formula shortage

Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Fetus/Newborn Infant, Metabolic Disorders, Nutrition, Public Health
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Q&A addresses common questions from parents who are struggling to find formula for their infants.
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CDC adds 71 cases of pediatric hepatitis to investigation

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Hepatology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Transplantation
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Among the 180 cases nationwide now under investigation, nearly half have had an adenovirus infection.
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CDC guide helps pediatricians prepare for COVID vaccination of children under 5

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization, COVID-19
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COVID-19 vaccines for young children could be available in June.
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Drs. Bianchi, Cohn named finalists for Service to America Medals; voting open through July 1

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Community Health Services, Federal Policy, Public Health, Vaccine/Immunization, COVID-19
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Medals are awarded to highlight excellence in the federal workforce. One finalist will receive the People’s Choice Award.
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FDA authorizes COVID vaccine boosters for children ages 5-11

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization, COVID-19
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A 10-microgram booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was authorized for use five months after a primary series.
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FDA, Abbott Nutrition agreement to help reopen infant formula plant

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Fetus/Newborn Infant, Metabolic Disorders, Nutrition, Public Health
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Officials are taking new steps to help address the formula shortage that has left parents across the country desperately searching for these products.
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FDA authorizes nonprescription test for COVID, RSV, flu

Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Influenza, RSV, COVID-19
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People can purchase a test kit, collect a nasal swab sample at home and send it to Labcorp for testing.
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CDC calls on pediatricians to address challenges in lead poisoning prevention

Paul Allwood, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.S., and Cdr. Matt Karwowski, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Environmental Health, Lead
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Disparities persist in exposure to lead, access to testing and services, and health outcomes.
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CDC updates guidance for adenovirus testing of children with hepatitis

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Hepatology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Transplantation
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The CDC is investigating 109 cases of children with acute hepatitis of unknown cause.
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CDC provides comprehensive guide on dengue, new vaccine

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization
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Dengvaxia is recommended for children ages 9-16 years who live in endemic areas and have laboratory confirmation of a previous dengue infection.
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CDC: Youth firearm-related homicides, suicides spike in 2020

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Firearms, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Public Health, Diversity, equity and inclusion
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The increases contributed to the the highest firearm homicide rate the overall U.S. population has seen since 1994.
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CDC investigating 109 pediatric hepatitis cases; link to adenovirus unclear

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Hepatology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Transplantation
Abstract
Pediatric hepatitis cases with unknown cause have been reported in 25 states and territories. Five children have died.
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CDC: Pediatric flu deaths rise to 24

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Influenza, Vaccine/Immunization
Abstract
Flu activity is highest in New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colorado and Massachusetts and continues to increase in some regions.
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Ban on crib bumpers, inclined sleepers nears final approval

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Federal Policy, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Home Safety, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety, Sleep Medicine
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Crib bumpers and inclined sleepers have been linked to dozens of infant deaths.
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Health care providers can request Abbott formulas for patients in urgent need

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: May 2022
TOPICS: Fetus/Newborn Infant, Metabolic Disorders, Nutrition
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Limited quantities of metabolic and nutrition formulas are available with a physician order.
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