IDSA’s new GAS pharyngitis guidance emphasizes selective testing using clinical scoring to reduce overtreatment and antibiotic misuse. The update aims to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and improve ...

Ellen Fremion, MD, outlines strategies to support smooth transitions from pediatric to adult care, stressing early planning and strong collaboration. Transition planning should begin early—ideally by ...

Discover essential nutrition tips for young athletes to enhance performance, hydration, and recovery before, during, and after sports activities. As team sports ramp up this fall, pediatricians can ...

New CDC data show fewer kindergartners are fully vaccinated as exemption rates increased during the 2024-2025 school year. Vaccination coverage among kindergartners in the United States declined ...

Specifically, the ACIP voted 5-2 to recommend clesrovimab (Enflonsia; Merck), which was approved by the FDA on June 9, 2025, for infants aged 8 months and younger who are not protected by a maternal ...

In this article, we recap a timeline of recent federal agency changes to routine COVID-19 vaccination intended for the pediatric population. The NEJM publication was authored by Martin Makary, MD, MPH ...

Early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is essential when it comes to giving children the best possible opportunities to thrive as they grow. Early diagnosis and subsequent intervention ...

Their smaller size, higher metabolic rate, and greater body water percentage mean they lose fluids more quickly. Proper hydration is a foundational—but often underemphasized—aspect of pediatric ...

Discover mental health screening tools for the pediatric primary care provider. The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners called to prioritize integrating pediatric mental health into ...

Study findings underscore the effectiveness of a dual approach to RSV prevention. The RSVpreF vaccine induces passive immunity by transferring protective antibodies to the fetus, while nirsevimab, a ...

A CDC report shows only 23% of U.S. teens get enough sleep, with disparities highlighting the need for targeted health interventions. The findings regarding sleep behaviors highlight a trend of ...

Pharming Group N.V. plans to include these findings in worldwide regulatory filings in 2025. In a phase 3 clinical trial (NCT05438407) among children aged 4 to 11 years with activated phosphoinositide ...