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AAP updates 2019-2020 flu vaccine recommendations to include nasal spray
March 27, 2019
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concurs that both the nasal spray and flu vaccine are acceptable.
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Whole genome sequencing benefits pediatric ICU patients
March 6, 2019
SAN DIEGO – The first study of rapid whole genome sequencing in an older pediatric population finds that it often impacts treatment.
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What’s the price of rude behavior in the hospital?
March 6, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Simulations suggest it might not stop colleagues from challenging diagnostic errors.
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AAP: Treating patients during disasters raises liability risks
March 2, 2019
You can learn how to protect yourself from liability when caring for children during disasters with new guidance from the AAP.
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U.S. measles cases up to 159 for the year
February 26, 2019
An outbreak in Brooklyn was the busiest over the past week.
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Palliative care has improved for critically ill children, but challenges remain
February 23, 2019
SAN DIEGO – The availability of palliative care for critically ill children varies across institutions
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Influenza activity continues to increase
February 22, 2019
Over the past decade, the flu season has generally reached its peak by this point.
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Flu season showing its staying power
February 15, 2019
Effectiveness of this season’s vaccine was estimated at 47% across all age groups, CDC says.
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Quick Byte: Needle-free injections
February 11, 2019
A needleless injection system may soon be available to clinicians.
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United States now over 100 measles cases for the year
February 11, 2019
Outbreak in Clark County, Wash., continues to be the country’s largest in 2019.