Most data on US opioid-related deaths come from adults, but a recent study shows pediatric opioid deaths are on the rise at an alarming rate.
FDA Grants Full Approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine for High-Risk Children Aged 6 Months to 11 Years
Moderna’s Spikevax receives full FDA approval for use in children at increased risk for COVID-19, expanding protection ahead of the 2025–2026 virus season.
Telehealth Reduces Antibiotic Use for Pediatric ARTIs in Primary Care: Daily Dose
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Primary Care Clinicians Diagnose Nearly Half of Youth MDD, Report Reveals, Often During a Crisis
Youth depression is often diagnosed during crisis events, underscoring the need for primary care education and enhanced collaborative care resources.
Telehealth in Pediatric Primary Care Linked to Lower Antibiotic Prescribing for Respiratory Infections
Telehealth visits in pediatric primary care were linked to lower antibiotic prescribing rates for respiratory infections compared with in-person visits.
Moderate Preterm Birth Linked to Cognitive Deficits in Childhood in New Study
Children born before 34 weeks of gestation exhibited significant cognitive deficits by age 9-10, independent of genetic and socioeconomic factors, reported researchers.
Endemic Measles is a Clear and Present Danger, According to Stanford University Modeling Study
At current vaccination rates, measles could become endemic in the US again within 21 years; the threat extends to rubella, polio, and diphtheria, the study found.