Red Book® Online
The Authority on Pediatric Infectious Diseases from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Red Book 2021
Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases
The definitive source for pediatric infectious disease solutions providing point-of-care access to diagnosis and treatment.
- Systems-based Treatment Table
- Updates and Errata for the 2021 Red Book
- Summary of Major Changes in the 2021 Red Book
- Previous Editions
The AAP Red Book is published every three years, but the pediatric infectious disease landscape is changing continuously. Red Book Online is consistently updated with the latest recommendations from the AAP. This approach ensures that pediatric healthcare professionals have access to the most current information, enabling them to deliver optimal care to children.
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News & Updates
2/28/24: New AAP clinical report "Strategies for Improving Vaccine Communication and Uptake"
Erythromycin Ointment Shortage
Amoxicillin Shortage
Outbreaks
Information and resource links for current infectious disease outbreaks that affect the pediatric population and that have been identified in multiple U.S. states.
Influenza News and Resources
A comprehensive list of influenza resources, including news, policy and implementation, professional education, and other pertinent influenza information.
Visual Library
More than 2,700 infectious disease images for use in diagnosis and presentations, including clinical manifestations, disease vectors, and etiology.
Systems-based Treatment Table
This Systems-based Treatment Table assists pediatricians in using antibiotic agents appropriately and only when needed for these common pediatric conditions.
Webinars
Red Book Online offers presentations from distinguished experts on important and timely topics on pediatric infectious diseases and immunizations.
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