Pediatrics
News
Flu now riding on COVID-19’s coattails
CDC suggests that current climate of increased “healthcare seeking behavior” may be affecting data on influenza.
Opinion
Preventable diseases could gain a foothold because of COVID-19
Measles and influenza are two deadly infectious diseases for which there are vaccines.
News
COVID-19 in China: Children have less severe disease, but are vulnerable
The findings of this case review underscore the possibility that children “may play a major role in community-based viral transmission” of novel...
Clinical
COVID-19 in pregnant women and the impact on newborns
Although data are very limited, neonates born to mothers with COVID-19 appear to be at risk for adverse outcomes.
Opinion
COVID-19 guidance for children’s health care providers
Accurate information calmly delivered is the antidote to anxiety or panic in a stressful situation.
Clinical
COVID-19 in pediatric patients: What the hospitalist needs to know
Children could be very efficient vectors of COVID-19 and potentially spread the pathogen to vulnerable populations.
Opinion
COVID-19 in children, pregnant women: What do we know?
Clinical
Detection of COVID-19 in children in early January 2020 in Wuhan, China
COVID-19 causes moderate to severe respiratory illness in pediatric patients, possibly leading to critical illness.
News
After weeks of decline, influenza activity increases slightly
Attention on COVID-19 may have led to more visits than usual for respiratory illness.
News
Wuhan case review: COVID-19 characteristics differ in children vs. adults