In this podcast, Nicole Hood, MPH, discusses the results of her team's study examining vaccine effectiveness among pediatric patients across nine influenza seasons from 2011 to 2020.
Earlier this year, the FDA approved the same vaccine for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in individuals 60 years of age and older.
Infants are defined as “children aged 1 month to 1 year.” How many vaccinations are recommended for the average infant in the United States? Take our pop quiz to test your knowledge!
Infants are defined as “children aged 1 month to 1 year.” How many vaccinations are recommended for the average infant in the United States? Take our pop quiz to test your knowledge!
In this “Test Your Knowledge” quiz series, Melissa V. Cabellon, MD, PhD, asks you about which patient is the best candidate for the live-attenuated influenza vaccine.
Are you familiar with the current routine immunization schedule for children and adolescents? Print out this infographic to stay up to date on the latest immunization recommendations from the Centers for...
The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently updated its guidance for influenza vaccination for children during the 2022-2023 influenza season. Do you offer vaccination to all your patients aged 6 months...
The 1918 Spanish Influenza Pandemic was responsible for the deaths of 3% to 5% of the world population. Which strain of the influenza virus, which was also responsible for an influenza pandemic in the...
In this episode, C. Buddy Creech, MD, MPH, speaks about his team’s research titled “Safety of Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine in Children With Asthma,” including supply chain issues with influenza...
In this podcast, John Harrington, MD, speaks about the “triple threat” of viral respiratory infections in children during the winter of 2022-2023, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial...
Tyler Morrissey, MD, discusses the results of his recent study examining the use of general anesthesia as a “teachable moment” for pediatric vaccination against seasonal influenza.
In this commentary, John W. Harrington, MD, writes about his clinical experience as a pediatric health care provider addressing the challenges and the danger involving parents/guardians who refuse to...
